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Kinabatangan – Borneo’s Mighty River

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The lodge is unusual in having a raised walkway behind the lodge, allowing those of us keen to bird or watch wildlife when most normal people are resting in the middle of the day. Trips apes Birding Borneo' We stayed at the Sukau River Lodge, which is one of the nicest lodges on the river. Peace is a river to yourself in the evening.

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Cameroon Sets Up Park for Gorillas

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Deng Deng National Park extends 580 square kilometres (224 square miles), an area about the size of Chicago, and will help conserve some 600 western lowland gorillas, one of four sub- species of the great ape, said the New York-based Wildlife Conservation Society, which helped in the park’s creation.

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See CHIMPANZEE, Save Chimpanzees Challenge

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Current trends indicate that African ape populations will decline by an additional 80% in the next 30 to 40 years. CHIMPANZEE Challenge Fact #1: Chimpanzees are endangered: Just 100 years ago, roughly 1 million chimpanzees lived in the lush rainforests of equatorial Africa. See CHIMPANZEE, Save Chimpanzees!

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Potpourri of Amazing Bird Science

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” The birds appear to be starving to death, so experts don’t believe a toxin is the culprit, said Julia Burco, a wildlife veterinarian for the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. That means crows join humans, apes and monkeys in exhibiting advanced relational thinking, according to the research.

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Melange Monday

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Also at Parade , which reader morganna alerted me to, is " Should Apes Be Allowed as Pets? The Fish and Wildlife Commission and Governor Crist need to hear there is an outcry in order for Nosey to be confiscated. which includes a poll. Please, read the action alert at the end of this email. The situation is dire. education [link].

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The Geladas of Ethiopia

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Their scientific name is Theropithecus gelada, the former word meaning “beast-ape” in Greek. These experiences were the highlight of my trip to Ethiopia and one of the most fascinating and enjoyable encounters I have ever had the privilege to experience in many years of wildlife watching. Gelada lip flare and yawn. Photo by Adam Riley.

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The Secret Life of Crows

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Many believe they are just as smart as dolphins and apes. Many people don’t realize just how amazingly smart crows are. This infographic from Capital Garden Services looks at just how smart and it makes for a really interesting read.

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