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Georgian Raptor Protector Up for “Green Oscar”

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As Director of SABUKO (the Society for Nature Conservation) , Rukhaia has led his colleagues in making a substantial impact, driving the number of birds killed in two villages down by 80% since 2010. Which makes him a formidable candidate for the prestigious prize.

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Unlikely Animal Friends 2

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Unlikely Animal Friends 2 premieres Friday, January 7, 2010, at 9:00 PM ET/PT. You will be introduced to several unlikely friendships, from a leopard and golden retriever, to polar bears and Canadian Eskimo dogs (and more)! Set your DVRs for this fun and fascinating show from the National Geographic Chanel!

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DOGTOWN: THE ROAD HOME

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Little Girl, a Catahoula leopard dog mix, is given a second chance and learns to overcome her fears with help from John Garcia, in hopes that she will be adopted. DOGTOWN: THE ROAD HOME originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on January 28, 2010. Here are some sneak peeks: Do you watch the show? What do you like most about it?

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Why Do Penguins Wear Tuxedos?

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And, they wear tuxedos, which seem to provide camouflage while they are swimming, where leopard seals, sharks, and other creatures would like to make a meal of them. They are excellent underwater swimmers, can capture prey with their well-adapted beaks, and can hold their breath for very long periods of time. Salas-Gismondi, R., Shawkey, M.,

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Searching for vultures in India

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Logging into my eBird account… December 6th, 2010. Now, asking for vultures in India is a bit like asking your safari guide to show you a leopard. Leopards are hard to spot because they are elusive. Yes, some gruesome graphic content follows, but don’t blame me, you have been warned. Oh, that cover photo?

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

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WILDGuides, 2010 (UK), 424p. This is the birding adventure book supreme. Gooddie gets the book off to a quick start by describing his love affair with pittas (“the ultimate forest prize”), and detailing his decision to give up a good career as sales director of an audio manufacturing company (“my life was out of whack”). Forthcoming U.S.

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Best Bird of the Year 2013

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As 2013 draws to a close we here at 10,000 Birds thought that it would be a great idea if we, like we did in 2010 , 2011 , and 2012 , shared our Best Birds of the Year. The end of the year is nigh and birders the world over are looking over their checklists and reminiscing about their amazing sightings and devastating dips.

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