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Birding Hongbenghe, Yunnan (Part 1)

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This laughingthrush is a cooperative breeder – nestlings are fed by all members of a group, often 6-12 (not just 2 as in Wham!): “A female may share a nest with another, and 3 or more adults may take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the chicks.” ” ( source ).

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Birding Shanghai in March 2023

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And here is the Collared Finchbill , who like me suffers from being less social than others. This is not an issue here in Shanghai – I have only seen them in very small groups this winter. Fortunately, some Buddhist temples at least in Thailand have now spoken out against the practice ( source ).

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Endangered Malayan Tiger Cubs Born at Busch Gardens Tampa

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The cubs will rotate separate sessions on the habitat with the Bengal tiger groups that currently reside there. One of the male cubs is suffering from anemia and has developed a rare but benign skin condition that also occurs in both wild and domestic felines. The condition is being monitored by Busch Gardens’ veterinarians.

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