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Beljarica Backwaters: Some good news announced (but not yet official)

10,000 Birds

Now, I have mixed feelings: cautious and by experience mistrustful, but happy. In August 2016, the newly planned Chinese Belt and Road harbour development inside the most valuable 9 km2 / 3.5 mi2 of the proposed reserve was announced. Golden Jackals in Beljarica. Is the Serbian Government turning green?

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The Jewel Hunter: A Book Review About One Birder’s Quest for Pittas and Beer

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The Jewel Hunter is heavily laced with Gooddie’s particular brand of broad ironic humor, and I did enjoy that, but I would have traded about 10 percent for a little more insight into the unexpected outcomes of his experience. There go my plans for a 10,000 Birds write-in campaign.

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Flight to Freedom

4 The Love Of Animals

You can follow their blog, Flight to Freedom , to get updates on how the lions are doing, and to read the full story and see videos like the one below. ADI gathered evidence has led to campaigns and legislative action all over the world to protect them. The ADI rescue operation was backed by Bob Barker.

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