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Birding Sepilok, Borneo (Part 2)

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Even to the author of the paper, who cautiously adds that “nest architecture is unlikely to be irrelevant to females, and its role deserves further investigation” (if swear words were allowed on 10,000 Birds, I would say that he is trying to cover his ass). It very effectively forms a small foraging group in this manner.

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Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Tiger Afternoon

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There’s a Three-striped Palm Squirrel by the side of the track, while Jungle Bush Quails are running across it in front of our Maruti Gypsy, almost the official safari vehicle of India. As our Gypsy comes to a halt, one Oriental Honey Buzzard is investigating the new arrivals. Finally, the shores of the Telia lie in front of us.

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Spotlight: Lisa Beth Acton, Raising Ravens

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We released live mice into the flight so they could learn to catch and kill live prey. A few weeks ago squirrel was hit by a car in front of my house. They immediately went to investigate it, and quickly learned to move when cars were coming. The next day they walked up my driveway with their own dead squirrel.

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