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Henry Rollins to Host Weird New Show on National Geographic

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If "Animal Underworld" sounds a little edgy for the august National Geographic brand -- which has a standards and practices department that vets everything for accuracy -- senior vp Geoff Daniels assures it is in keeping with Nat Geo's mission of exploration and investigation.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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As our Gypsy comes to a halt, one Oriental Honey Buzzard is investigating the new arrivals. There’s a Three-striped Palm Squirrel by the side of the track, while Jungle Bush Quails are running across it in front of our Maruti Gypsy, almost the official safari vehicle of India. Finally, the shores of the Telia lie in front of us.

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Mrs Pankhurst’s Purple Feather–A Book Review

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Preferably, they should be wearing colors of purple, white, and gold, the branded hues of their movement. The Women’s Social and Political Union (WSPU) leaders urged followers to dress well, echoing the style of their charismatic leader, Emmeline Pankhurst.

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The Birds of Trinidad and Tobago: Two Guides, One Book Review

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Often, as I have been investigating the contents of a nest by making a small hole in the side, the parent birds have come right to the nest, where they immediately begin to repair the damage even before my departure!”. Even during the breeding season the birds appear to be quite unwary of humans.

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“Valley of the Wild Geese”: Glengoyne 15 Year Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky

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So, “glen” is easy enough, but unless you’re well versed in Scots Gaelic toponyms, decoding the names of the many “Glen-” whiskies out there in full requires a bit more investigation. Gäss ( Geese ) (1922) by Swedish painter Bruno Liljefors (1860-1939).

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