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The slaughter tourism trade in Serbia

10,000 Birds

More campaign photos at the FB page of the BPSSS/BirdLife Serbia). But by then, all surviving Turtle Doves are already in Africa, and those less fortunate await in deep freezers for their final flight to Italy. Left: David Lindo, a.k.a. He cares about Turtle Doves – do you? What happened next? … Italians come and leave money.

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Namibia’s 15 key birds

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Before self-rule it was administered by South Africa and known as South-West Africa. After a brutal colonization that included genocidal campaigns against the Herero (80% killed) and Nama (50% killed) tribes, the Germans lost control when South Africa invaded soon after the declaration of the First World War.

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Should the Military Force Protect the Environment?

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In some cases, notably in Africa, biodiversity is threatened by military conflict, or by well-armed gangs of poachers. Already, some conservation campaigns have taken on martial aspects.

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The Atlas of Birds: Diversity, Behavior, and Conservation – A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Mike Unwin, the author, is a British natural history and travel writer who spent eight years living and working in southern Africa; his previous titles include the RSPB Guide to Birdwatching. And, hopefully engage in at least one of the campaigns, bird counts, and bird watches that are a part of the People Power outlined in the last chapter.

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Commissioned Study Shows Namibian Seals Worth More Alive than Dead

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"Each year, up to 85,000 seals are killed in Namibia to make just a few dollars from their furs, when they would be worth so much more to the Namibian economy alive," said Claire Bass, WSPA International Oceans Campaign Leader.

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

10,000 Birds

I get my own idea of the lunacy of Gooddie’s quest when I talk to a friend who has birded Asia and Africa. If it were just the birds, I’d grab my bins and be on the next plane to Asia or Africa. There go my plans for a 10,000 Birds write-in campaign. I’m reading a book about a man who is doing a Pitta Big Year,” I say.

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Flight to Freedom

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ADI, which has previously rescued and relocated animals in Europe, South America and Africa have described it as one of the most complex logistical operation they have ever undertaken but say it will be worth all of the effort when the animals walk free. ADI also rescues animals in distress worldwide.

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