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South Dakota Governor Wants Livestock Research Facility

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The summit on genetically engineered animal technologies drew about 200 people from as far as South Korea and New Zealand. He asked industry experts at the conference to give their input on how the center should be developed. Rounds says a biotech facility is important in creating disease-free animals.

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Elsukdo Island in search of shorebirds

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There are signs up to explain that there are not many left due to reclamation, industry and pollution along the Nakdong Estuary, but I must be able to find something if I go out on low tide… surely?! Well one day this week saw me searching for shorebirds, as there must be some here somewhere that I can get to.

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Birding around Cossack

10,000 Birds

It was a port for the gold rush, pearling industry and a failed attempt at a turtle soup factory for export to England as well as a leprosarium. We have also seen them in South Korea now! The lighthouse construction is pre-fabricated cast iron and was shipped from England, along with the lens.

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Busan to Broome

10,000 Birds

On top of that there is the Nakdong River and there is still birdlife despite all the industry and pollution. I think of when I fly into Sydney or Perth and all the houses spread for miles and miles and everyone wanting a 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom house with a pool… the birds are pushed out.

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