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A Fierce Cartoon Bird: Steller’s Sea Eagle on Hokkaido

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Another danger to the species comes from lead poisoning as they eat the carcasses of deer killed by hunters ( source ). The eagles do not breed on Hokkaido, spending only a few winter months there – so if you want to see courtship displays as described in here , you have to go further North a bit later in the year.

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African Penguins in Peril

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The only other significant mainland breeding colony is based about an hour out of Cape Town on the east coast at a place called Betty’s Bay. In recent years on two subsequent December nights, this single leopard killed 65 penguins, only feasting on a small percentage of the carcasses.

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Flock to Marion

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Finally in 1799, the first visitors on this volcanic land were a group of French seal hunters who were after the fur seals that can be found hauled out on the beaches for fur and oil, which almost wiped out the local population of the species. About half of all breeding Wandering Albatross nest on the Prince Edward Islands.

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Keep pets happy and healthy in the cold months ahead.

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Not all dogs were born with lush fur coats that keep off the winter chill. Breeds with very short fur like Chihuahuas, boxers and greyhounds may have a hard time keeping warm, making even brief walks uncomfortable. Even a small amount can kill. Watch Out for Antifreeze. Check Under the Hood.