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Birding Kabul, Afghanistan

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I had another reason for that, trying to support a local NGO and its projects to educate Afghan women – something that is extremely important due to the current Taliban ban on female education past 6th grade. The second, even more pressing area is female education. I did not actually go to Afghanistan for birding.

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Enjoy Helping Animals? Consider an Education in Zoology

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The opportunities for those seeking a zoological profession include: Working at zoos or aquariums. Working at zoos as curators where they are responsible for acquiring animals, either through buying them from other zoos or overseeing breeding programs. Working as educators in sanctuaries, aquariums and other such venues.

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CHIMPANZEE Challenge Fact #5

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Currently 269 chimpanzees live in 34 United States zoos that are accredited with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). These facilities are dedicated to excellence in animal care, conservation, education and science and meet the highest standards in animal health, husbandry and welfare. See CHIMPANZEE, Save Chimpanzees!

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Finding a Country First: Pectoral Sandpiper in Uganda

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So we made our way to the grounds of the Uganda Wildlife Education Center , a former zoo that now rehabilitates injured animals. On the shore of Lake Victoria, the grounds were surprisingly birdy, and we quickly built up a nice checklist.

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The Lonely Dodo: A Cautionary Tale

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The trust uses education, fieldwork, and a zoo in the Channel Islands to further its goal of saving threatened species from distinction. It can be hard for the average joe to understand why preserving exotic species in far-flung places is so important. Enter the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust , and The Lonely Dodo.

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ZooBorns Cats!

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The Newest, Cutest Kittens and Cubs from the World’s Zoos delivers on what it’s title promises, they really are the cutest kittens and cubs. educational as well as entertaining. A portion of proceeds goes to benefit conservation efforts through the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. ZooBorns Cats!:

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The Little Big Year-Week 44: Off to the islands ‘Mon

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Yikes, plan “B” was quickly formed and we made the short walk to the Zoo, Gardens and Conservation center of the same name. This fairly good sized piece of property is a mix of petting zoo, education center and rehabilitation center for birds and animals. Here is one of those Ani’s sunning it’s self.

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