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Pennsylvania Mountain Transformed into World's First Raptor Sanctuary in 1934

A historical account details how a Pennsylvania mountain, once a site for hawk killing, was transformed into the world's first raptor sanctuary in 1934, profoundly changing bird conservation efforts forever.

29 Jul, 04:36 — 29 Jul, 04:36
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual1h ago

In 1934, this Pennsylvania mountain went from a hawk killing ground to the world's first raptor sanctuary and changed bird conservation forever

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By TOI World Desk

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