At the turn of the century, Canada Geese were extremely rare. But today they’re thriving, even in U.S. cities. In fact, geese are so common they’re considered a nuisance. Some city officials are taking extraordinary steps to control the birds’ population. As Living On Earth’s Terry FitzPatrick reports from Seattle, it all raises important questions about the value people place on urban wildlife.
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