10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

Over 3 million pairs of Antarctic Fur Seals breed on South Georgia, saved from near extinction by fur hunters. Southern Elephant Seals and Weddell Seals are also resident, though not in such large numbers. Seals and Whales are also given a lot of attention, with entries organized similarly to the bird species accounts.

Georgia 174

Georgia Penguins Wildlife Whales 174

10,000 Birds

JULY 3, 2018

Each fly has a name and a ‘recipe’ to follow for its creation, a complicated procedure utilizing a hook, sometimes fur, sometimes wool, but always brightly colored feathers from rare birds. The skins were invaluable tools for ornithological, ecological, environmental research. Kelson, published in 1895.

Collecting 105

Collecting Iraq Ostriches Science 105

4 The Love Of Animals

MARCH 17, 2011

Scientific research shows that many animals are very intelligent and have sensory and motor abilities that dwarf ours. Chimpanzees and elephants grieve the loss of family and friends, and gorillas hold wakes for the dead. Empathy Among Elephants. Elephants have strong feelings. by Marc Bekoff. Photo by Evan Long.

Emotional 100

Emotional Animal Whales Whaling 100