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15 Australian Birds (Episode 3)

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Adolescent Galahs are prone to behavioral problems; they will become noisy, aggressive, and destructive if not provided enough physical or emotional support. It is almost certainly a rumor that writing a post about Australia and not mentioning dingos is illegal, but why take the risk?

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The Falcon Thief: A Book Review

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Both McWillam and Hammer express mixed emotions about Lendrum–they abhor his actions but admire his talents–they stress his climbing abilities but he’s obviously also skilled at finding the nests–and his bonhomie fabrications, even the most ridiculous lie is given repeatedly and confidently.

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Ghana – Rainforest Birding on the Brink by Adam Riley

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Here local hunters had known about the colony and for generations had been harvesting the birds by simply picking the adults off their nests during the breeding season. According to the World Bank, up to 80 percent of Ghana’s forests had been destroyed by illegal logging by 2008. million hectares in 2007.

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