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Should the Military Force Protect the Environment?

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In some parts of Africa, rangers receive military training and equipment to defend animals (and themselves) from poachers in pursuit of elephants, rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered species. In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. Tags: military force environment.

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What is the National Bird of Denmark?

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Stalking a Kiwi Icon What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? The Numbat is the animal emblem. Tags: denmark , mute swan , national bird , swans • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Please click here to see the archive of national bird posts.

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Meet Suliformes, one of the newest orders of birds

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Ringer Tags: cormorants , frigatebirds , genetics , taxonomy and systematics • Camping tents - Check out our pop up tents , family tents , and more! Share Your Thoughts « What is the National Bird of Nicaragua? Australasian Darter ( Anhinga novaehollandiae ), Kakadu National Park, Australia © David J.

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