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Wildlife clash pits cranes against defense air power
The Aransas Wildlife Refuge near Matagorda Island faces disruption as B52s, ammo firing gunboat helicopters, and combat sorties threaten the last flock of whooping cranes. Interior and military officials debate trimming ranges and hunting access to protect the birds, with crane sightings down to around 51 from 1997 levels.
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Washington
Defense
Texas
Interior Department
Rogers C. B. Morton
James BR. Schlesinger
Aransas
Gulf Coast
Matagorda
Bszs
Aluagorda
Ar 3 Wildlife Refuge
Matagorda Island
Aransas Stefajje Minnager E
Johnson