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What is the National Bird of Aruba?

10,000 Birds

As a result, the Aruba Birdlife Conservation Foundation began a campaign to make the Burrowing Owl the country’s national bird , which was officially named in 2012. These owls use the tunnels of other species as their nesting burrows, and so can be found associated with ground squirrels, tortoises, and prairie dogs.

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Annual Animal Care Gala in NYC

4 The Love Of Animals

And not just dogs and cats: goats, cows, and even tortoises have been rescued by Animal Care. To learn more about ongoing Animal Care adoption campaigns please visit www.nycacc.org.