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Introducing the African Birding Beat

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Mountain Gorillas are best observed in Uganda or Rwanda And to avoid – currently, one needs to be very cautious if planning a trip to Ivory Coast, Somalia, Sudan, Democratic Republic of Congo (the People’s Republic or Congo-Brazzaville is however safe), Burundi, Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and a few other unstable nations.

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From Today's New York Times

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Our experience on the ground confirms your reporting that this trade is increasingly tied to organized crime. Money for greater local enforcement is now the most pressing need to combat poachers and the armed wildlife trade syndicates to which they are increasingly linked. ELIZABETH L. BENNETT Jeju, South Korea, Sept.

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World birding from a Schrödinger’s house

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I was trying to find that answer for a while and it turned into a very annoying experience. Democratic Republic of Congo 1185 11. These areas offer magnificent wildlife but, apart from Kaziranga, little in terms of infrastructure. Which countries topped the list? Brazil 1847 sp. 3. Peru 1838 4. Indonesia 1761 5.

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Birds for breakfast

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Lake Edward with the Congo behind. There is a lot of wildlife around the lodge. Honestly, the view is to die for before you’ve even seen an animal or a sip of drink. Honestly, the view is to die for before you’ve even seen an animal or a sip of drink. Female Slender-billed Weaver ( Ploceus pelzelni ).

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