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In Feb. 2023, Flaco, a Eurasian eagle-owl, made headlines after escaping the Central Park Zoo when vandals damaged his enclosure. Few expected him to survive in the wild but Flaco defied the odds, becoming a symbol of resilience and freedom as he soared over Manhattan, drawing nightly crowds and sparking a social media frenzy. But his story ended in heartbreak in Feb. 2024, when he died after striking a building — a tragedy compounded by his exposure to rat poison and avian disease. His death triggered public mourning, renewed calls for wildlife-safe urban policies.
In this episode, we talk to Christine Mott, the author of the children’s book Free Bird: Flaco the Owl’s Dreams Take Flight, to be released on May 6, 2025. The book is aimed at readers ages 4-8, who will learn the importance of following their dreams and showing compassion for wild animals. We also visit with a 7-year-old who read the book and get his opinion on this inspiring and thought-provoking tale of animal liberty and independence.
Why and How to Support the Snowmobiles Aren’t Weapons Act
New bipartisan legislation was introduced to ban the use of any motorized vehicle — mainly snowmobiles — to kill wolves or coyotes on federal lands. It’s a barbaric and senseless and needs to end. We need your help to criminalize this bizarre behavior!
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