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“Understanding Animal Behaviour” by Rory Putman

10,000 Birds

It is presented in two main parts, the “how” – considering the physical processes involved in the way animals perceive their environment, and “why” of animal behaviour – examining the evolutionary forces that have shaped the more complex behaviours. How did I know that?

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Searching for vultures in India

10,000 Birds

And in the process, I fell in love with India. Yet, in 1990s India has killed more than 99% of its Gyps vultures (e.g. Vultures constituted the natural animal disposal system, processing carcasses and nearly 15,000 vultures have been observed at the carcass depositories in capital New Delhi.” ( Wikipedia ).

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