10,000 Birds

AUGUST 6, 2015

Turtle Doves have been declining in Europe since the 1970s, and in this century alone, the continent has lost 40% of its population of the species. Since this spring’s revision of the European Red List, the Turtle Dove is listed as a vulnerable species. More campaign photos at the FB page of the BPSSS/BirdLife Serbia).

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Serbia Slaughter Slaughtered Turtles 270

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2012

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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Namibia Angola Lovebirds South Africa 243

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 9, 2011

And so, I learn from this page that each bird’s scientific name is unique, a combination of its genus and species names. 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.

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Albatross Birds Campaign Protection 192

Critter News

DECEMBER 23, 2008

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. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. But now there is increasing talk of more far-reaching action.

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Central African Republic Protection Sea Turtles Rhinos 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 2, 2012

And, to give his dream year a little more oomph, he created a grand once-in-a-lifetime goal: to track down and see every pitta species in the world in one year. I get my own idea of the lunacy of Gooddie’s quest when I talk to a friend who has birded Asia and Africa. There go my plans for a 10,000 Birds write-in campaign.

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Hunters Sri Lanka Asia Solomon Islands 187

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 3, 2010

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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ADI Animal Defenders International Bolivia Lions 100