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Birding the “Utterly Peaceful Moorland” – Sumapaz NP Colombia

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I had never been to Colombia before so didn’t know the best birding spots in the vicinity of the capital. What’s more, they host quite a number of endemics, both animal and plant. Military checkpoints outside of cities are a common thing in Colombia. Luis said they were all there on the way up, he just saved them for later.

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The 2nd most Biodiverse country that hasnt got a good threating

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Now i know this a Animal subreddit but i really thinked that Colombia that is the 2nd most biodiverse country got just like less than 6 nature documentarys overall, its really sad since the country is overshadowed by Brazil, Colombia has almost half of brazil biodiversity even tho of being like 5 times smaller than Brazil, So what im trying to say (..)

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Tremendous Torrent Ducks

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Very few birds – or animals for that matter – would plunge head-first into the churning cauldrons of some of South America’s most treacherous rivers. Torrent Ducks share their habitat in Colombia with another striking and highly unusual species, the White-capped Dipper. If you stumble across them keep your distance.

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Critically Endangered Birds in Costa Rica- How to See Them, How to Help Them

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Most of the usual birds seem present, a frog or two call from a small wetland, and a few other expected animals are there too. During our time travels, we would note vast changes in many other birds and animals. Part of that recognition is assessing which types of plants and animals are more threatened than others.

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Andean Condors On The News

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Andean condors are vultures and feed exclusively on “carrion” dead animals. It is true that condors eat dead animals. It is also true that condors will spot cows and other livestock giving birth and guard the animal to be there and take advantage of the placenta and other leftovers.

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From Today's New York Times

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To the Editor: Re “ Worry Under the Big Top as Mexico City Moves to Ban Circus Animals ” (news article, June 15): Mexico City joins the growing list of cities that have banned the exploitation of animals in circuses. Why is the United States lagging so far behind?

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Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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By Mike • March 2, 2011 • 3 comments Tweet Share During a soccer game in Colombia, a player kicked an owl that was on the field. But the disregard for animals that leads to teams using a live owl as a mascot…and having so little control over it that it got onto the field during play? Soccer Player Kicks Owl on Field?

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