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The Endangered Andean Flamingo

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The status of its preferred wetlands throughout the year dictates movements that often results in a nomadic lifestyle. Mining companies have established themselves adjacent to the flamingos’ nesting sites and feeding sites. The Andean Flamingo is now protected under the Endangered Species Act of 1973.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

It also offers an equally harsh negative judgment of the federal authorities whose mandate is to protect the integrity of the public’s food supply chain but who have chosen to interpret this responsibility so lightly as to let such claims stand while ignoring repeated offenses by the industry. 4): Your article about E.

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City Guide: Finding Birds in Belgrade

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and am not a lifestyle writer to comment on those claims. The lake is a private property, run by the Mika Alas fish farm company and visitors must ask for permission in advance ( management contacts ). Status: Proposed for protection , but threatened by plans for a large scale development.

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