Once pushed to the brink of extinction by hunters selling their skin, feathers, meat and eggs, trumpeter swans have made an incredible comeback, thanks to an international treaty and wetlands restoration efforts. Iowa is now at the forefront of research to better understand the habits of this protected species. Related: Iowans charged with shooting trumpeter […]
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More Iowans charged in connection with t...
Earlier this month, two Iowans were charged with killing one swan and injuring another. Today, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources announced a similar case, this time with three men near Fort Madison.