Critter News

MARCH 13, 2010

On its agenda is Monaco's proposal to have a complete ban on the international commercial trade in Atlantic bluefin tuna. Australia and Japan are among the countries refusing to back a total ban. Interesting to see Japan and Australia united on some issues, in contrast to their conflict over whaling.

Marine Life 100

Marine Life Agenda Polar Bears Monaco 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Although the class focused “on birds, students also pick up some botany, geology, hydrology, forestry, fisheries, meteorology, and wildlife management,” students also learned “the names, habits, and importance of local animals and plants.” and from Australia. And many become birders. I got about 50 email responses.

2018 264

2018 Agenda Science Eggs 264

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 7, 2014

Australia is a vast country with a very small human population, which mostly clings to the edge of the continent. Even the first explorers to Australia documented there was a risk of extinction of birds and animals into the future and subsequently decided to collect as many specimens as possible! Preface,p.xxiv.

Species 183

Species Australia Birds Parrots 183