10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

He is returning to the UK after a four year spell in Qatar, in the Middle East. Qatar is a small desert state in the Middle East and it’s hot, with summer temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius. In fact, jutting out into the Persian Gulf, Qatar’s peninsular provides an important sanctuary for many migrating birds.

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Qatar Farming Sanctuary Raised 180

Critter News

MARCH 25, 2010

The opening line in this USA Today article says it all, "Every proposal to protect marine species at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting in Doha, Qatar was voted down." Tags: CITES marine animals Japan china endangered species. It's unfortunate, but true, thanks primarily to Japan and China.

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Animal Protection Protection Qatar Endangered Species 100

Critter News

MARCH 23, 2010

Delegates to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) conference in Qatar voted down three of four proposals to protect sharks. Tags: CITES united nations marine animals Japan china endangered species. This really sucks. According to the New York Times.

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Qatar Endangered Species Japan Sharks 100

Critter News

MARCH 28, 2010

It's in response to the pathetic CITES conference which basically screwed marine animal protection. In Qatar, the concern about lost livelihoods during difficult economic times was particularly acute. Tags: CITES marine animals Japan endangered species.

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Endangered Species Science Species Japan 100

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 9, 2019

Our time in Doha, Qatar was quite short, and even then hampered by 25-50 MPH winds on a day where the thermometer showed 119 degrees F, but we doggedly pursued whatever we could find. The people, the birds, the animals, the history, all combined to form an energy that left you wanting more.

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2018 Costa Rica South Africa New Zealand 155