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The Ross Sea – the Last Intact Marine Ecosystem on Earth – and I

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Consequently, the Ross Sea has become a focus of numerous environmental groups who have campaigned for a world marine reserve. So close to the pole only a handful of bird species can survive, and even so, death toll is very high, hence their populations must be huge (millions). Finally – the Seabirds. And the Mammals.

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

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And, to give his dream year a little more oomph, he created a grand once-in-a-lifetime goal: to track down and see every pitta species in the world in one year. Black-faced Pitta is found only on one of the Solomon Islands (northwest of Australia). And sun bears. There go my plans for a 10,000 Birds write-in campaign.

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