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Flock to Marion

10,000 Birds

About half of all breeding Wandering Albatross nest on the Prince Edward Islands. Although Prince Edward Island and Marion are close enough, only 21 km apart, Prince Edward is free of invasives, besides four plant species, so offers a great comparison for success. Which makes it a haven for seabirds….and and seabirders.

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Lest we Forget – BP Oil Spill 2010

10,000 Birds

Oil begins to wash up on the beaches throughout May and June of 2010 May 6, 2010 Oil washes ashore on the Chandeleur Islands off the Louisiana coast, an important nesting and breeding area for many bird species. May 13, 2010 BP boss, Tony Hayward, labels the spill as “relatively tiny” in comparison to the ocean.

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Make sure you look after your pet with insurance

4 The Love Of Animals

According to the RSPCA, in 2008 there was a 57% increase in the number of animals abandoned by their owners in the UK. The breed of the animal-with pure bred animals more expensive than mongrels and moggies. A price comparison on money supermarket for dog insurance showed that it can cost as little as $14.31

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