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Is the Rat Poison a Threat to the Birds?
The U.S. Fish and wild life service is trying to kill off rats that eat cave crickets on an island system in San Francisco Bay. The plan involves dropping toxic rat poison onto the islands, which will then be eaten by birds who are also at risk of being poisoned. A conservationist says this could cause "pain and suffering" for many animals. But a report from the agency suggests it's better than other options.
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