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15 Australian Birds (Episode 2)

10,000 Birds

Honeyeaters are a large bird family (190 species) with a strong presence in Australia. Which of course is the perfect transition to that bird, the Common Myna. ” (HBW). The result of these Australian orgies are juvenile Dusky Moorhens. Well, a better transition than what I usually manage.

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Quintas das Arcas: Bicudo Vinho Verde (2017)

10,000 Birds

In many cases, our waterfowl, gulls, and shorebirds are the same as those overseas – or only slightly different – and there are many other corresponding species in nearly all the shared families. Of course, hoopoes do exist, though I’ve yet to see a real one myself. I remember the talking (Song?)

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Africa’s Big Five and Little Five

10,000 Birds

They are not necessarily the biggest African animals, but represented those that were considered a real hunter’s worthy prey or “game” – the African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Black Rhinoceros, Leopard and king of the jungle, the Lion (which of course doesn’t inhabit jungle but savanna!).

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On the Keeping of Endangered Fishes

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Assuming that the fish are kept in a large aquarium that mimics their natural habitat, and that the keeper treats the fish as family (as they would a rescued dog, cat, rabbit, etc.), Of course that also brings up the dilemma of feeding cats and fish, who are omnivores and actually need to eat some meat in order to be healthy.

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The Cute Show Jumping Bunnies

4 The Love Of Animals

These little furry bunny rabbits compete in the Rabbit Grand National in Sweden every year – bopping down the jumping course while showing off their speed and ability, and dreaming of winning the first prize trophy! If you do decide to add a pet to your family, consider rescue and adoption first.

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