10,000 Birds

APRIL 11, 2024

According to eBird, “it breeds on rocky cliffs on islands in the Bering Sea, from Alaska to Russia; winters on open ocean”. In contrast, eBird notes that the Black-legged Kittiwake “breeds at high latitudes across the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in large colonies on cliffs and other structures overhanging water”.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 12, 2022

Hazel Grouse are not easy to see despite not moving around much in their lifetime – according to the HBW, “in Russia, 88% of recoveries within 500 m of ringing site” For most people, the main reason to come to Inner Mongolia in winter is to see owls. This applies even more so to the Eurasian Tree Sparrow.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 15, 2022

If you are plugged into the birding community, you’ve probably seen photos of this errant eagle, normally found in Russia and Asia but now be-bopping around the United States and Canada. It’s a giant, striking raptor, with a bright bill and distinct white wing stripes.

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Eagles Russia Massachusetts United States 233

Reddit Animals

AUGUST 7, 2023

Jaguars are big cats that live in South America,meanwhile the bengal tigers are living of course in bangladesh,also russia and kazahkstan.So who would win in a fight between these 2 fearsome cats? Jaguars are stronger and have a stronger bite force. verdict:Jaguar,75-90% mainly because of its great strength and immese bite force.Ok

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Reddit Animals

MAY 28, 2023

submitted by /u/Character-Sorbet-718 [link] [comments]

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Primorye is officially part of Russia’s Far Eastern Federal District. The fish owl is an endangered species, and before Slaght’s work, very little was known about it, especially in Russia. (It Most of the area is forested mountains, cut into sections by rivers and large brooks. So, Blakiston’s Fish Owl it was.

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Owls Russia Fish Research 140

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Interestingly, it seems that Jonathan Slaght, when searching for Blakiston’s Fish Owl in remote parts of Russia, had similar experiences, as described in his book: “Katkov filled our commutes with loud music.

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China Birds Russia Owls 225

Critter News

DECEMBER 17, 2009

This is something I've never heard of. From BiteBack : "December 5, in Izhevsk two locks on the entrances of the fur shop were filled with glue with the help of syringe, and the key holes were plastered over with the cold welding. Two big billboards were slashed, walls and sign - pelted with paint bombs.

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10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 14, 2021

The map would look a lot more complete if someone added a checklist from Russia.). However, at 691 species already observed, new species will be relatively rare going forward. Of course, the Collaborative will also continue to work on the global map as well.

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10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Where it had spent the summer is anyone’s guess, but the majority of the Pochard that winter in the UK come from Eastern Europe and Russia, with birds ringed in Latvia being particularly numerous. Was it the same individual? My guess is that it probably was.

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Geese Ducks Falcons Latvia 200

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 21, 2016

The deal failed due to Russia voting against it, citing uncertainty about whether the commission had the authority to establish a marine protected area. In October 2014, during a meeting in Hobart, Australia, the protection of this important region was once again blocked by China and Russia. Finally – the Seabirds.

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Russia Penguins Whales Whaling 179

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 23, 2012

And also, I imagine, fun.

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Russia 100

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Grey Partridge has just two other species in its genus, the rather similar Daurian Partridge which occurs in northern China and Russia, and the Tibetan Partridge. They are widespread throughout much of lowland India. No prizes for guessing where the latter is found. The post A covey of Greys first appeared on 10,000 Birds.

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Hungary Eggs Fox India 165

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2012

Vladimir Putin, president of Russia, took time out from persecuting Pussy Riot and otherwise being a strongman, to pilot an ultralight aircraft leading a flock of cranes on their migration. Categorize that headline as one I never expected to write. ”

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Russia 157

Critter News

APRIL 17, 2012

After eight years of fighting a strict law that virtually bans an anesthetic essential for their work, Russia's veterinarians say they have nearly reached the end of their tether. The best medicines are believed to be opiates, but they are completely banned in Russia, so ketamine is our only choice," Novozhilova added.

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Laws Russia Vet Tethering 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Godlewski’s Bunting is an attractive bunting species with a rather broad distribution in Russia, Mongolia, China, and other countries. Not sure how I (or the bird itself) feel about the bird being named after a bird collector, though. Admittedly, the issue is more serious for Przevalski’s Pinktail.

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10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2021

The species nest in Russia in trees and for the Russians looking it was for too-many years, ‘Nyet, Nyet, Nyet” until finally in June 2019 a Russian scientist, looked up, smiled, nodded, and muttered a thankful, “Dah!” To underline the mystery of this species in 2019 a Nordmann nest was discovered; the first in 40 years!

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Australia 2019 Thailand Russia 264

10,000 Birds

MARCH 25, 2021

The huge fieldwork effort resulted in unprecedented geographical coverage for a biodiversity atlas in Europe, including all areas up to the Ural Mountains and the Caspian Sea (mostly European Russia) that were not well covered for EBBA1 (1997).

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Europe Breeding Denmark Birds 264

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2013

In the not-exactly-news category (but for some reason making the rounds again nearly 2 years after it went up on YouTube), but equally cool, is footage of a crow in Russia sledding down a roof. Not sure if Clare will know whether this is a common event Down Under, but either way, it’s fun to watch.

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New York City Russia New York Birds 173

Reddit Animals

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

submitted by /u/korry_cz [link] [comments].

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Russia Dogs Animal 40

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 11, 2017

In some cases the males strayed from their Alaska home base for a bit of far-flung sex tourism in Canada and Russia.). Some male Pectoral Sandpipers in the study logged upwards of 13,000 kilometers in a month, visiting up to 24 different breeding sites. (In

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Russia Rights Stray Alaska 101

Critter News

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Greenpeace has absolutely no voice in Russia,” said Natalia Paslavskaya, director of 2nd Fur Salon, one of the most exclusive fur boutiques in Russia that caters to the most sophisticated clientele, usually able to afford paying $250,000 for a signature fur coat and ordering a new one every year.

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Fur Russia Vegan Animal Rights 100

10,000 Birds

MAY 16, 2022

Due to a misunderstanding, this species is currently banned in Russia ( Swift Tern ). A few years ago, the Square-tailed Drongo was renamed to Common Square-tailed Drongo. Celebration everywhere. Among the congratulants: a Fork-tailed Drongo. Poor Tawny-flanked Prinia. Any color definition with -ish in it is not a good sign.

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South Africa Africa Saint Lucia Birds 211

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 27, 2022

I am not sure I understand the logic of this, but I guess evolution does.

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Italy Deer Russia France 173

10,000 Birds

JULY 5, 2013

The project recruited schoolkids from eight Asian nations, from Russia down to Thailand, to help color in frames of an animation that depicts the lonely and perilous migration of a Spoon-billed Sandpiper as it faces threats from habitat loss and hunting. For proof, check out this behind-the-scenes look at the video-creation process.

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Asia Thailand Russia Endangered Species 149

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 26, 2024

Stopping spring shooting and educating hunters about these endangered birds has helped reduce the pressure on the species, but many threats still remain.

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Bulgaria Geese Romania Estonia 130

Critter News

MARCH 22, 2009

The ministry said: “This is a serious step forward to protect Russia’s biological diversity. Kudos for Russian leader Vladimir Putin for stopping the slaughter of seals. Maybe Canada can learn something from the former KGB agent and avid hunter about compassion.

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Critter News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

Russia won the right to host 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi and major construction works are about to begin. Tags: leopard russia. Glorious animals, very beautiful," Putin, surrounded by International Olympic Committee members, told Berdymukhamedov by telephone as he stood by the cage in the Sochi national park.

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Leopards Russia 2014 Game 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 16, 2020

The Ural Owl inhabits old and undisturbed boreal forests, in an unbroken belt from Sweden and Finland across Russia to Japan, and is rarely seen to the south, only here and there, in the Carpathians (Slovakia/Ukraine/Romania/eastern Serbia) and Dinaric Alps (Croatia/Bosnia/western Serbia).

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Serbia Owls Slovakia Bosnia 246

Critter News

JANUARY 9, 2009

Canada, Russia, the US, Denmark [via Greenland] and Norway want a piece of it. Tags: canada norway national security us russia arctic. It will probably make your head spin. Suffice to say that untapped oil reserves are at stake. AND the Arctic is getting even more accessible due to global warming (knew it would be good for something!)

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Critter News

OCTOBER 10, 2008

Vladimir Putin, former President and current Prime Minister of Russia, just got a tiger cub for his birthday. He was visiting a wildlife preserve in Russia's Far East and shot the 5-year-old tiger as part of a program to track the rare cats, also known as the Siberian, Amur or Manchurian tiger. Tags: tigers russia.

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Russia Tigers Animal Zoos 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2021

Only recently was it discovered that one group, which breeds on the Shetland Islands, flies across the Atlantic to winter off the coast of Ecuador – ten thousand miles away from its cousins who breed in Scandanavia and western Russia.

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Alaska Breeding Kenya Africa 218

Critter News

APRIL 20, 2012

Apparently it isn't the first time the King has been shooting big game in Africa, or elsewhere (Apparently he killed a bear in Russia a few years ago too). King Juan Carlos of Spain, Honorary President of WWF Spain, is recovering in hospital after breaking his hip in Botswana where he was on an elephant hunt.

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10,000 Birds

JULY 19, 2018

601-800 sp: Canada, Costa Rica, Panama; Russia; Guinea, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Congo (Brazzaville), Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa; Laos, New Guinea (PNG); Australia. Shown as a list, it looks like this: Less than 200 bird species: Antarctica; oceanic islands.

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Equatorial Guinea Costa Rica Guyana Central African Republic 204

Reddit Animals

DECEMBER 8, 2020

submitted by /u/finphil [link] [comments].

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 5, 2016

The Willow Ptarmigan, which is the most numerous, can also be found in Russia, Finland, Scandinavia, and Canada. The Willow Ptarmigan was officially designated in 1960, when Alaska entered the union. There are three species of ptarmigan, all found in Alaska.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2021

I just went to Wikipedia to learn that “ Georg Wilhelm Steller (10 March 1709 – 14 November 1746) was a German botanist, zoologist, physician and explorer, who worked in Russia and is considered a pioneer of Alaskan natural history.” But I could already identify his eponymous jay.

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