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The Sounds of a Tiger-Heron

10,000 Birds

One of the most impressive aspects of the Tropical Rainforests is the incredible array of sounds produced by animals. Interior forest animals, from invertebrates to large mammals, rely on sounds to communicate; the forest is so dense that visual cues are meaningless. Featured Photo: Rufescent Tiger-Heron. Recording 1.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

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? JENNIFER O’CONNOR Staff Writer, PETA Foundation Norfolk, Va.,