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Rarer than Tigers: the Indian Wild Dog

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Well, one reason might be – this animal is not only endangered, but even rarer than the Tiger! We are observing a Dhole , also called Asiatic or Indian Wild Dog. A hundred metres down the track, several more Dholes await us, totalling eleven dogs.

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Botswana’s Private Reserves

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As well as birds, the reserve holds endangered species like African Wild Dogs. Brown-hooded Kingfishers hunt far from water. Spotted Eagle Owls are one of several owls that can be seen here. Crested Barbets come in close. Baobab trees are perfect for sundowners.

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Western Snowy Plover

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Then, in one of my freshmen science classes, there was a discussion about extinct species, which then lead to the topic of threatened, or endangered species, and what we could do to help out. There is little doubt about the serious nature of the threat to this bird.

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The Why of Ferrets

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It was a humiliation for scientific know-how and the technocratic fix in the face of environmental catastrophe, a disaster that would inform the controversy over later captive breeding efforts for other endangered species. Then, in Meeteese, Wyoming, the Hogg family’s ranch dog Shep found something.

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The Rusty Squirrel-Hawk AKA Ferruginous Hawk

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They are often seen on the ground since their prey consists mainly of rabbit, prairie dog and, you guessed it, ground squirrel. Note the long yellow gape, a characteristic field mark of this species. Fish and Wildlife Service and as a Sensitive Species by the Bureau of Land Management 1. This is the light morph.

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Forgotten Prairies

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Ferruginous Hawks are native to our western short-grass prairies and their diet comprises almost completely of prairie dogs. Well, the ongoing issues of land development, sport shooting, and the rancher’s war on these animals keeps prairie dog populations from ever booming. Not too bad eatin’, huh?

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The Kirtland’s Warbler: The Story of a Bird’s Fight Against Extinction and the People Who Saved It: A Book Review

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Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list. The material on Bermuda is particularly engrossing, illustrating what it is like to be a researcher in a remote area of the seemingly-glamorous Bahamas, studying birds and counting berries at sites called the Goat Farm and Dead Dog Road.

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