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Grasshopper Buffet

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Abundant animals like grasshoppers are always abundant for a reason. Naturally, I had to investigate. A Squirrel Cuckoo was also bounding along the branches with their smaller relative. A Squirrel Cuckoo batters a grasshopper high in the canopy. But little has been said about its ecological function.

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I need help identifying

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I went investigating and got a video of this little bugger and I have no idea what it is(pictures are screenshots from video). So I live in Minnesota north of the twin cities, I was in my garage today and saw movement.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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There’s a Three-striped Palm Squirrel by the side of the track, while Jungle Bush Quails are running across it in front of our Maruti Gypsy, almost the official safari vehicle of India. As our Gypsy comes to a halt, one Oriental Honey Buzzard is investigating the new arrivals. Finally, the shores of the Telia lie in front of us.

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Birding Borneo with Non Birders

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My Dad is less of a biologist and more interested in history, but is also laid back and happy enough watching us have fun, but we even managed to find some historical sites to investigate. We went with a local company, Borneo Eco Tours. The truly lucky might see Bornean Clouded Leopards or the endemic Flat-faced Cat at night.

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