10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

There’s the Neolithic era; Ancient Egypt (bird mummies!); Each of the 12 chapters focuses on a chronological era and sometimes a place, through the details within often jump around in time and space, echoing Birkhead’s personal and scientific associations with the topic. Birkhead knows that these are sensitive topics. 266-67).

Dissection 220

Dissection Birds Research Europe 220

4 The Love Of Animals

DECEMBER 30, 2013

Worshiped by the ancient Egyptians and believed to have curative properties the Maltese was fondly called ‘the comforter’ in ancient Egypt (for its warm and affectionate nature). In America they first appeared as participants in the sophisticated Westminster Kennel Club shows. Another trivia, Maltese loves traveling.

Chad 100

Chad Dogs Egypt Kennels 100

10,000 Birds

JULY 21, 2022

Europe has one species (Eurasian Spoonbill), the Americas have one (Roseate Spoonbill), Australia two (Royal and Yellow-billed Spoonbill), and Asia has two as well (Eurasian and Black-faced Spoonbill). Ostrich industry in Egypt. Studies on improving ostrich egg hatchability. Ostriches originated in Asia.

Ostriches 147

Ostriches Parrots Birds Eggs 147

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 6, 2011

Approximately 2,300 bird species inhabit Africa, however as impressive as that sounds, much smaller South America boasts nearly 1,000 species more. I cannot but admit that South America is the “bird continent” but as Peter Kaestner, one of the world’s top listers, so eloquently put it, Africa is nevertheless the “birding continent”.

Papua New Guinea 220

Papua New Guinea Madagascar Africa Equatorial Guinea 220