10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

These species have seen the infamous Brink of Extinction, seemingly gone over the edge, and have scrambled back to solid ground in the nick of time…with a little extra help. birds that we are lucky to have with us today, species that seem to have beat the odds and have been migrating on the long and bumpy road to recovery.

Albatross 215

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 215

10,000 Birds

JUNE 28, 2018

In 1850, the Passenger Pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius ) was the most abundant bird in North America and possibly the world. We have given an awful exhibition of slaughter and destruction, which may serve as a warning to all mankind. Of course, by now most people know they have been slaughtered by hunters for their ivory.

Hunting 115

Hunting Hunters Gorillas Wolves 115

Critter News

JUNE 26, 2009

He added "a large number of game animals", including antelopes, had also been slaughtered. Bantu Lukamba, from local environmental NGO Innovation, said: "At least 31 animals, including 11 migratory birds and three hippos were killed over 21 days." Tags: virunga africa congo gorillas endangered species.

Congo 100

Congo Gorillas Endangered Species Animal 100

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

What could motivate gunmen (I cannot call them hunters) in two states to deliberately kill North America’s tallest and most critically endangered bird? It may be as sick as deliberately targeting an endangered species for death. Speculation is useless in acts of vandalism. Do all hunters realize that? It flies on.

2011 243

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 243

10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2012

“ There is, perhaps, no better place in the world for birds than this country. Despite discovering dozens of bird species, he is however not remembered in any English names of birds. Wahlberg travelled even more extensively and amassed a huge bird collection. Image by Hugh Chittenden.

Mozambique 195

Mozambique South Africa Africa Collecting 195