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Business Birding Basics – part II

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The first time could be forgiven but he kept doing it despite our protests. Apart from a juvenile Southern Beardless Tyrannulet we were just seeing roads and factories. In summary, a guide needs stealth, knowledge and laser focus on the client’s needs since one can’t possibly expect a Clément to come to the rescue every time.

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The Gap Between Wildlife and the Animal Rights Movement

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The animal rights movement is (rightly) closely associated with protesting things like factory farming, dogfighting, etc…basically, the mistreatment of animals. The simple fact is this; by protesting the removal of harmful non-native species, they are supporting the unnecessary deaths and even extinction of many species.