10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

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.

Penguins 153

Penguins Seals Leopards Research 153

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Basically, hornbills get paid by evolution to eat fruit, digest the fleshy parts, and regurgitate or defecate the rest – a means of seed transportation that is apparently quite attractive to many plants despite the yuck factor involved. One paper describes them breeding in a human settlement in abandoned clay jars.

Rhinoceros 125

Rhinoceros Singapore Transported Hunting 125

10,000 Birds

MARCH 7, 2014

And even though transportation is so easy and inexpensive, prepare to walk a lot. Do your research. Hundreds massing at Mai Po, many coming into breeding plumage. BONUS MAMMAL SPECIES LIST. Plus, taxis are cheaper than you’d expect. So don’t be afraid! As ever, the internet is your friend! 9 Little Grebe.

2014 209

2014 Eagles Asia Groups 209

10,000 Birds

APRIL 13, 2023

Most of them had brought kids along as well (probably among my least favorite mammals), which were pulled on gaudily colored skiing sleds by their hapless parents, creating a constant raucous noise. A paper on breeding of the species was actually researched right here at Wawushan.

Pandas 198

Pandas Birds Eggs China 198