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The slaughter tourism trade in Serbia

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In all European Union countries to the north and east of Serbia (except Romania), Turtle Doves are strictly protected. Money and effort are being invested in that protection. And on their way south, they reach the killing fields of northern Serbia ( Newsweek on poaching in the Balkans ).

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Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?

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I can also imagine how much it costs, which kind of kills the dream a bit. I worked as a guide and on macaw projects in Tambopata in 2001 and 2002 and the diversity is simply astounding. 5 Responses to “Want to Go Bird Banding in Amazonian Peru?&# Duncan Mar 7th, 2011 at 5:15 pm I can imagine being there. The proposal from U.S.

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Birding With Alligators

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It took several days in Florida for the idea that I was pretty much surrounded by giant reptiles that could kill me to sink in to my brain. According to Wikipedia : Alligators are capable of killing humans, but are generally wary enough not to see them as a potential prey. Though alligator attacks are rare they do happen.