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Tribes and Birds of the Lower Omo Valley by Adam Riley

10,000 Birds

Ethiopia, a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s top birding destinations. Its great diversity of habitats hosts an incredible bird count of over 900 species, including Africa’s 2nd highest list of endemics and near-endemics (after South Africa).

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Protecting Your Pets from Pests and Disease

4 The Love Of Animals

The disease can attack domestic pets, such as dogs and cats, as well as livestock, such as horses, chickens, and cattle. The virus originated in Africa, around the Nile region and has only threatened the United States in recent years. In human cases, generally the illness only poses a danger to small children or the elderly.