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Modern
day writers and other artists make the Pelican a
favored subject. Its gracious flights,
extraordinary catches, comical countenance, and
proclivity to hunt in pods, make Pelicans a
constant source of aesthetic joy. The Pelican is an
inspirational animal whose very presence calls upon
the best in us.
Around
the turn of the 20th Century, early American
conservationists were outraged at the impending
demise of the Pelican at the hands of man. The
first wildlife sanctuaries in our Nation were
created to save these birds. Their susceptibility
to the ravages of human development caused them to
become a successful cause for early
conservationists. In the last half of this century
saving Pelicans became the symbol for halting the
use of DDT. Protecting our children, and our human
environment became synonymous with preserving
wildlife habitats. Pelicans signal hope and
promise. They call on us to be our best.
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