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Galápagos: A Natural History, Second Edition–A Book Review

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In addition to these changes in classification and distribution, there are larger issues that may play a role in the overall future of the Galápagos as a protected area; conservationists are facing increasing pressure from the tourism industry and the international fishing industry. Some finches, like Mangrove Finch, have become elusive.

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Swimming with dolphins

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It may be part of the reason I find them unnerving, it is only the smart creatures that can do actual bad things, instead of just wild animal things. This is one of the smallest dolphin species in the world, not much bigger than the common Harbour Porpoise Americans might be familiar with. And dolphins can do bad things.

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