A rare owl killed in New Mexico last month has pushed federal authorities to step up efforts to protect the endangered species. The rare burrowing owl was killed in the Caja del Rio area of Santa Fe National Forest. According to the Santa Fe New Mexican, local birdwatcher Julie Luetzelschwab spotted two rare burrowing owls on June 27 and took a picture of them. When she returned a few days later, Luetzelschwab saw only one owl. The second owl was found dead nearby. Analysis revealed that the rare owl was killed by a gun shot while in flight. While it would be admittedly tough for authorities to apprehend the person who shot the owl, the spokeswomen...
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