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An Environmental Case Study - A Peril in Paradise: The Threat and Consequences of Mining in Sibuyan Island, Philippines

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This indicates that the country is home to an exceptional number of endemic plants and wildlife species facing serious threats and exploitation. Unfortunately, this paradise’s ecosystem is now threatened by alleged illegal mining operations. The Philippines is renowned as one of the world’s hottest biodiversity hotspots.

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Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Book Review

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Cuban Black Hawk, split in 2007 from Common Black Hawk! So, it’s a good thing that Ediciones Nuevos Mundo, the publishing arm of The Friendship Association, published Endemic Birds of Cuba: A Comprehensive Guide by Nils Navarro, Cuban wildlife artist and naturalist , earlier this year. Cuba is on my mind. 26 endemics! and Cuba.).

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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

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We already had South Africa, Zambia and Uganda under our belts, but my clients’ request for the next year came right out of the blue: Ghana! million hectares in 2007. According to the World Bank, up to 80 percent of Ghana’s forests had been destroyed by illegal logging by 2008.

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