Research Program Kills Goats

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, Montana –

A study meant to determine the effects of climate change on the mountain goat population took a sad turn recently when researchers killed two of them with tranquilizer darts. The study has been suspended until precautions can be taken to prevent any more losses.

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