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The Endangered Andean Flamingo

10,000 Birds

The status of its preferred wetlands throughout the year dictates movements that often results in a nomadic lifestyle. Egg harvesting to sell as food was intensive then, with thousands taken annually from the breeding colonies in Chile. This may include long distance movements in short periods of time.

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Guest post: Dog Adoption

4 The Love Of Animals

Be realistic about your lifestyle. Similarly, choose a breed that doesn’t need much brushing and grooming. If you don’t like to walk, don’t choose a herding breed. Instead, choose a breed that loves to cuddle up with you, and you’ll both be happy. Do you have time to toilet train a puppy, and feed it several times a day?