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Mammals of Madagascar (Lynx Edicions)

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Strictly speaking, Mammals of Madagascar is not a field guide, because some larger groups (rodents, bats) cannot be identified down to a species level following the concise descriptions and a single illustration. Still, there should be no problem with larger species that allow for longer observation time (e.g.

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Mammals of South Asia (Lynx Edicions)

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Strictly speaking, Mammals of South Asia is not a field guide, because some larger groups (rodents, bats) cannot be identified down to a species level following the concise descriptions and a single illustration. Still, there should be no problem with larger species that allow for longer observation time (e.g. monkeys, deer, gazelles, etc.).

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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

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I remember the guide on my first Kenyan birding safari remarking that “birding groups always see far more mammals than those who come just to see animals. At the time (1968) sightings of lynx in the Doñana were extremely rare as the animals were so shy: I was extremely fortunate to have this encounter. (I

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So I've been thinking alot lately

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I've always had an affinity towards Biology, mostly animals. I love spiders, I've owned many snakes as pets, my favorite mammal is arguably the Opposum (I think they're so cute, whereas here in the south people hate them and dont understand their importance), bats, frogs, all animals really.

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Book Review: Spillover – Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

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If you’re feeling fearful or ignorant, well, I can recommend vox.com’s coverage (as in most things), but you could also do worse that picking up Spillover – Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic by David Quammen. The book is about zoonoses, diseases that jump from animals to people.

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Costa Rica’s Best Birds of Halloween

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This is why the Yellow Warblers and Baltimore Orioles of summer don’t linger to experience October 31st, and even late fall migrants like kinglets and sparrows move to slightly warmer regions. Bat Falcon. Dressed to kill, the deadly Bat Falcon eats more than bats. Hummingbirds. Not convinced? HONORABLE MENTIONS.

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How to Bird Murchison Falls

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An expanse of habitat as vast as Murchison Falls NP in Uganda, as excessively generous in beauty and biodiversity, permits endless ways to experience both its birds and animals. Plus, the food, service, and accommodations meet the highest standards.

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