(all tax-payer funded) goes directly to these activities to protect the interests of #BigAg.
In 2024, #WildlifeServices killed nearly 2 million animals alone—an increase of over 474,000 #animals from 2023—including nearly 58,000 #coyotes. The government agency has killed hundreds of endangered #GrayWolves, threatened #GrizzlyBears, #beavers, #foxes, #bobcats, #MountainLiona, #RiverOtters, #porcupines, migratory #shorebirds, and many other #species.
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River otter foraging on the shoreline on Vancouver Island.
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River otter I photographed the otter day on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. It was leaving its scent on moss and boulders, probably marking its territory for potential mates or rivals.
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River otters are very laid-back on Vancouver Island. Photo taken this week during the herring spawn.
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