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Birding Lake Kerkini, Greece: Three Lazy Days

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However, during a storm the chains that kept it anchored broke off and the raft is now stranded on the shore, accessible to stray dogs and not used for breeding.

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Odd Friendships

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National Geographic Channel’s upcoming show, Unlikely Animal Friends, will bring you stories about Christian the Lion and his humans, a baby hippo and a giant tortoise, a lioness and a baby oryx, an orangutan and a hound dog and more! An elephant holds vigil for a sick dog. UNLIKELY ANIMAL FRIENDS.

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What is the National Bird of Aruba?

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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. They are fairly small owls , standing around eight inches tall and weighing a little more than five ounces.

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Annual Animal Care Gala in NYC

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Also that evening, attendees can bid on exclusive pet prizes such as a custom-designed dog house, created by Animal Planet’s canine carpenter David Leon. And not just dogs and cats: goats, cows, and even tortoises have been rescued by Animal Care.

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Animals of Kruger National Park: A Book Review

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Tall grass, grass in burnt areas, leaves stems, small mammals, large mammals, invertebrates, birds, bird eggs, even hyena feces (that’s the Leopard Tortoise). Such a great variety of food! Species that belong to the famous “Big Five” get special badges.

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