Humane Society challenges sea lion killing

The Humanist Society of the United States said Friday it has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop the cleanup of California sea lions that eat endangered or threatened salmon at Bonneville Dam.

The suit came a week later the National Marine Fisheries Service authorized wildlife managers in Oregon and Capital to resume trapping and kill the sea lions.

Steller sea lions munching sturgeon at record time at Bonneville .

Steller sea lions munching sturgeon at record time at Bonneville DamPublished: Friday, February 25, 2011,8:45 PMUpdated: Saturday, February 26, 2011,9:31 AM

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The 1st California sea lions of 2011 were observed Monday at Bonneville - the latest appearance in 5 years.

Task force recommends killing more sea lions at Bonneville Dam to .

Task force recommends killing more sea lions at Bonneville Dam to protect endangered speciesPublished: Wednesday, November 10, 2010,8:28 PMUpdated: Wednesday, November 10, 2010,8:34 PM

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Task force will reconvene to assess sea lion eradication at .

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