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Konik Ponies in Scottish Conservation

10,000 Birds

The Loch of Strathbeg reserve in Aberdeenshire Scotland has begun to use eight rare ‘Konick’ horses to manage and improve it’s wetland habitats for birds. Now, thanks to the grazing habits of these horses, the machines can be ditched and an au naturel approach to habitat management adopted.

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GUYANA–Simply Delicious Birding!

10,000 Birds

That’s quite the list of charismatic and unique wildlife to add to your potential list of sightings. Giant anteaters are just one of the wildlife highlights of the Rupununi. A vicero gets his horse ready to look for giant anteaters. Giant river otters are often seen on boat excursions from Karanambu Ranch.

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