"Canada Geese Gassing"

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What is aviation?

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The operation, design, or building of airplanes.

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What season do most airplane strikes with Canada geese happen?

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Summer.

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Who granted the permits allowing officials to capture the geese?

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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

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How much does the aviation industry lose annually due to bird strikes?

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$1.2 billion.

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Who saved all the passengers on Flight 1549 by landing in the Hudson River?

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Captain Chesley Sullenberger.

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What are Canada geese known for?

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Their migratory behavior and distinctive honking calls.

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What is a bird strike?

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An incident where a bird collides with an aircraft.

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Why are Canada geese a concern for aviation?

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They can cause significant damage to aircraft during takeoff and landing.

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What measures can be taken to reduce bird strikes?

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Implementing wildlife management programs and using bird detection systems.

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What is the role of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?

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To manage and protect wildlife, including regulating permits for capturing geese.