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Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe by Lars-Henrik Olsen

10,000 Birds

For Europe, only very few books exist that cover the topic at all. This is very bad news for a group that is largely nocturnal and has adapted to a secretive lifestyle, and is thus best detected by its tracks and signs. So here it is, the review of Tracks and Signs of the Animals and Birds of Britain and Europe by Lars-Henrik Olsen.

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Pukka’s Promise: The Quest for Longer-Lived Dogs

4 The Love Of Animals

“In Pukka’s Promise, Kerasote travels the dog world in Europe and throughout North America interviewing breeders, veterinarians, and leaders of the animal-welfare movement, and uses cutting-edge research to help dog owners rethink the everyday choices they make for their pets.

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The Amazing Exploding Dove Meets Montana

10,000 Birds

Originally from India and the vicinity, it is believed that they had already undergone two major expansions – through Asia Minor in the 1600s, and then across Europe in the 1900s – when they first appeared in North America. Renato: Wow, these birds are truly cosmopolitan. Jochen Mar 15th, 2011 at 4:29 am Ack!!

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