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India’s Raptor Rescuers

10,000 Birds

In a sequence of events to which every wildlife rehabilitator can relate, stories of the brothers who cared for injured birds circulated, their telephone began to ring, and their quest for medical knowledge escalated. When a tree filled with nestling Cattle Egrets collapsed, 60 orphans took up temporary residence in the house.

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Layover in Singapore

10,000 Birds

Taxi v SMRT – The SMRT is the excellent, clean, safe, reliable, cheap transport system of Singapore. There is an official website with opening hours and events at [link]. A taxi from the airport to Singapore Botanic Gardens could cost S$20 – 30 depending on traffic, so bring at least S$60 ( Exchange rate calculator ).

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