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The Lonely Dodo: A Cautionary Tale

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The trust uses education, fieldwork, and a zoo in the Channel Islands to further its goal of saving threatened species from distinction. This was the very reason why Gerald Durrell chose a dodo as the brand mark for Durrell nearly 55 years ago—as a reminder of what can happen if we don’t act fast to help these species.”

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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A mozzie bites me, so I take the “Expedition Plus Insect Repellent” from my rucksack (when I think about it now, any local brand would probably be equally efficient, but they lack the word “expedition” which immediately turns you into a proper explorer) and start spraying my hands and neck.

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“Condors over Cologne” – Rogue Ales & Spirits: Condor Kolsch

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In 1987, only 27 were left in the wild and drastic action was taken to save the species: all remaining birds were captured, the California Condor was declared extinct in the wild, and a captive breeding program was begun, initially carried out by the San Diego Wild Animal Park and the Los Angeles Zoo. So, what is Kölsch, exactly?