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Galápagos: A Natural History, Second Edition–A Book Review

10,000 Birds

The next five chapters focus more specifically on Galápagos creatures: huge tortoises; iguanas; birds (two chapters–one on seabirds and coastal birds, another on land birds, including the famous finches); water creatures–sea lions, crabs, fish, sea turtles, whales, dolphins, and porpoises.

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Another Depressing Oil Spill Story!

Critter News

With some 400 species estimated to be at risk — from the tiniest oil-eating bacteria to shrimp and crabs, endangered sea turtles, brown pelicans and sperm whales — experts say the impact of oil and chemical dispersants on the food chain has already begun, and could grow exponentially. “A

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Tiny Turtles

4 The Love Of Animals

This is a little late, so I am sure they have grown by now, but just look at how adorable these little sea turtles are! I adore turtles, and am happy to know that SeaWorld Orlando saved these hatchlings from Hurricane Bill. Loggerheads are listed as threatened by the U. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

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SeaWorld Orlando Caring for Two Hawksbill Turtle Hatchlings

4 The Love Of Animals

It’s a tough journey ahead but both turtles are looking better and are showing positive signs. Hawksbill turtles are endangered due to human exploitation and habitat degradation. This year, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued 10 sea turtles and released three.

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Birding Southern Baja: Todos Santos

10,000 Birds

Many gringos make their way to Baja California Sur every year, although the majority are probably heading to Cabo San Lucas to party and test the human limit of tequila endurance. Especially if you can fit in some birding?

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Lest we Forget – BP Oil Spill 2010

10,000 Birds

As you read the below timeline and see the below images, don’t ever forget the perils that walk hand-in-hand with human greed. Officials reported 48 marine mammals, mostly dolphins, and 87 dead sea turtles during the first two months alone. We documented the relocation of several turtle nests.

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I and the Bird: What is a Vulture?

10,000 Birds

Vulture Hunts Down and Ravages Sea Turtles – Dale Forbes, 10,000 Birds. Vultures, Human Evolution, and Windmills – Greg Laden, 10,000 Birds. Hooded Vultures , photo by Adam Riley. Black Vulture, Coragyps atratus. Black Vulture – Michael Motto, Iowa Voice. If you Die – Corey Finger, 10,000 Birds.