>I am trying to put together materials for my wildlife law course next
>semester. One of the cases I am considering using is an English case
>decided in 1572. Two knights are arguing about ownership of "a Hawk,
>called a Lanner." The case implies that it was used in falconery.

Lanner falcons are native to southern Europe, the Arabian penninsula,
and Africa. Or so sez the bookcase. They're a medium-sized
falcon not quite as chunky and robust as a peregrine, it seems.

So, what's the skinny on this wildlife case from 1572? Really, I'm
interested.


- Don Baccus, Portland OR <donb at rational.com>