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Fur and Fangs rather than Feathers and Beaks

10,000 Birds

On my 21-day Kenyan safaris we reckoned to find around 600 species of birds and around 60 mammals, both impressive totals. In 2023 I attempted to keep a year list of mammal encounters: the list barely exceeded 20 species, while it became complicated by seeing bats and voles that I was unable to name specifically. in the evening.

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Saving Marine Animals that Are NOT Cute

Critter News

We hear about the problem with charismatic land species. It's those species that either have a powerful personality or a cute face that endear people to them and garner news attention. Examples include panda bears, wolves, elephants, tigers, etc. Tags: marine life marine animals endangered species.

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Feral Cats Are An Invasive Species in North America (and elsewhere)

10,000 Birds

You can make a similar map for the small carnivores, the Mustelids, such as minks, ermines, otters, etc. In North America, you’ve got Bears at the large end, Cats in the middle, and at the smaller end, the Mustilids. Also, feral Cats on islands seem to be a serious problem, causing the extirpation of some indigenous species.