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Birding the Kruger Park (4): Letaba area

10,000 Birds

Apologies – I have not taken my anti-cynicism medication for a while now, and it starts to show). However, it is kind of sophisticated in that the females lay very individualized eggs in order to be able to detect the added eggs of parasite cuckoo finches. It would love to be called beautiful, sexy and glamorous though.

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The Secret Perfume of Birds: Uncovering the Science of Avian Scent–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

Going back to that assumption that birds don’t have a sense of smell, it can be traced to John James Audubon (of course), who performed several experiments with Turkey Vultures and concluded that the vultures used sight, not scent, to find food. The Juncos reacted to alien scents, even temporarily reducing the time spent on the nest.

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Life Along The Delaware Bay: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

As a Northeast birder I am familiar with the alarming decrease in the number of Red Knots along Atlantic shores and have signed petitions and written e-mails calling for legislation and rules that will limit the overharvesting of the horseshoe crab, whose eggs Red Knots depend on. million in the late 1990’s. Should the gulls be controlled?

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How to Identify Food Intolerances in Pets

4 The Love Of Animals

It might surprise you to learn that according to the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association approximately 10% to %15 of dogs are prone to developing food allergies or food intolerance before they reach the age of 4. If your pet experiences any of the symptoms above, they may have developed a food allergy. Upset stomach.

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The Wryneck: Biology, Behaviour, Conservation and Symbolism of Jynx torquilla: A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The Eurasian Wryneck is the woodpecker that doesn’t look like a woodpecker, the bird with the portmanteau name that is also a medical condition (and which may remind some people of a Nora Ephron essay). Yet, The Wryneck does not read like a literature review. This is a very easy book to read. copyright © 2022 Gerard Gorman.

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Birding Tengchong, Yunnan, China in 2017

10,000 Birds

While I would not want to encourage anyone to put birds in cages, it is interesting to read about the experience of somebody breeding Black-headed Sibias in captivity. If you do not want to be put in a cage, it presumably helps to be a bit aggressive. ” when in that species, the male is so much more attractive than the female.

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The One Animal Product You Should Feed Your Children

Animal Ethics

In recent years, the prevalence of disease-causing bacteria in meat, poultry, and eggs has risen sharply, which is why health authorities insist that these products be carefully handled and thoroughly cooked, if they are used at all. Sadly, Gillette's experience is not unique. Meatless meals also help your child to keep stronger bones.

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