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The Ross Sea – the Last Intact Marine Ecosystem on Earth – and I

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There are 11 species of birds that breed in the Ross Sea region. The most numerous penguins are Emperor and Adélie Penguins , with 26 and 38 percent of the world’s population breeding in the Ross Sea, respectively. On the Balleny Islands Antarctic Fulmar , Antarctic Prion and Cape Petrel also breed. And the Mammals.

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Birding and Safari-ing South Africa with the ABA

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to the ongoing conservation of breeding Lesser Flamingos at Kimberley’s Kamfers Dam to the Albatross Task Force, which works with fishermen to find solutions to seabird bycatch (birds caught in fishermen’s nets). The leopards place their kill in a tree, protecting it from poaching by other predators.

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Rooiels – Funny Name, Serious Birding

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Breeding groups typically occupy territories of around 8 hectares and consist of a breeding pair and one or two helpers. Even leopards still live here and occasionally terrorize the African Penguin colony at nearby Betty’s Bay. Baboons frequent the area and can be found in large troops foraging close to the ocean.

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Journeys With Emperors: Tracking the World’s Most Extreme Penguin–A Book Review

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They breed in colonies scattered around the Antarctic continent (the number ranges from 60 to 70, and as Kooyman points out, the colonies can drastically change in size from year to year) on the ice (and one of the things I learned from this book is how many different kinds of ice there is in the Antarctic) in the darkest months of winter.

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Tanzania – Africa at its best

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For 9 months of the year, this great, bellowing herd can be found in the Serengeti and watching the long lines of grunting wildebeest moving across the plains is truly a remarkable experience. Sunset over the Ngorongoro Crater, a sight to behold! Only bull African Elephants reside in the Ngorongoro Crater The birding is equally astounding.

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Best Bird of the Year 2013

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Hornbills are spectacular under any circumstances, but when a pair lands in a bush beside you at eye-level and begin mutual preening , it makes for a spectacular experience. It was easily one of the best birding experiences I’ve ever had, even impressing my nonbirder fiance. You can read more about his experience here.

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Bradt travel guide to Sri Lanka by Philip Briggs – review

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Yala National Park is brimming with wildlife and there are good chances of seeing Leopard , Sloth Bear and Asian Elephant , while it is also excellent for dry-zone birds, while the nearby Bundala coastal marshes and Palatupana ponds are good spots for shorebirds.

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