10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 1, 2014

Like the felled Turtle Dove photographed above by the BBC.). News Birdlife Malta european union illegal hunting Malta short-toed eagle' But for the time being, it looks like Maltese politician Karmenu Vella will probably be the European Union’s next environmental commissioner.

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Critter News

AUGUST 30, 2009

Five of the world’s seven sea turtle species inhabit the Bahamas, and previously it was legal to kill any sea turtle species found there except one, the hawksbill. Tags: turtles Bahamas endangered species. About time. Now, they are all protected.

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

There is a virtual flock of new and interesting bird science news all of the sudden, including the rediscovery of an extinct Bahama Nuthatch. They look almost exactly like a mark we found on an ancient extinct giant turtle bone several years ago, dated to about 2.3 I’ve examined photographs of the cut marks.

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 24, 2021

a couple sea turtles, and a jumping sailfish but no birds. Including this one perched on a sea turtle. Unexpected, sudden moments of excitement came in the form of a few leaping Thresher Sharks (!), Gazing at the empty water, brief flashes of doubt came to mind. Were there going to be any birds? Would this oceanic venture be a bust?

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10,000 Birds

APRIL 17, 2012

On April 20th 2010, the world received news that eleven men working on the Deepwater Horizon oil rig died in an explosion on the BP-operated Macondo Prospect. BP officials reacted to this alarming news by demanding that it be kept secret. We documented the relocation of several turtle nests.

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Critter News

MARCH 22, 2010

From Vietnam News. Among them, stag and wild boar accounted for around 70 per cent of the consumed meat, followed by turtle, snake, fox and porcupine. Sounds just awful. But the problem is the high demand for these products. In Viet Nam, hunting and trade in wild animals had been alarming, he said.

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 9, 2018

That last bit of knowledge was shared by a pilot with a gift for understatement.

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APRIL 11, 2023

Many of these changes (loss of legs, different type of locomotion, highly modified skull, loss of eyelids, ambush predator hunting strategy) have caused snakes to appear less "anthropomorphic" than lizards or turtles for example. If the FWC killed 35 tortoises on video, it would be on mainstream news.

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Critter News

AUGUST 11, 2009

Chung was previously arrested twice for the same turtle poaching crime in less than six weeks during 2007. Tags: wildlife crime canada poaching turtles. He also reportedly has $27,000 in fines related to the 13 prior convictions.

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Critter News

MAY 11, 2010

But why did 60 dead endangered turtles wash up over three weeks? Still, though, 60 sea turtles over 3 weeks? But so far, it looks like the oil spill is not to blame. And what about the dead dolphin? They also say low oxygen levels are common this time of year due to changes in temperature. Seems like an awful lot.

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Critter News

APRIL 25, 2010

A six-year donates his life savings to help sick sea turtles at the Florida Aquarium. It was only $53.50 (the kid's only six!), but I hope it's the first step to a long life of love and compassion for all living things.

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Critter News

MAY 5, 2010

The animals threatened most by the spill are bluefin tuna, sea turtles, brown pelicans, shrimp and sharks. Right now, there are still no confirmed deaths due to the spill, but rescue groups are gearing up for the worst.

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Critter News

JUNE 8, 2010

There are many animals that are "charisma species" that capture our attention, like pelicans and turtles, but what about the animals farther down on the food chain that we don't see. This post on Mongabay.com discusses whether we'll ever know the full extent of the oil spill's impact on wildlife.

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Critter News

JULY 21, 2010

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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Critter News

NOVEMBER 9, 2008

In its first ever independent operation since its inception last year, the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau has unearthed an illegal pet trade racket arresting one and seizing four live Indian Tent turtles from Mahipalpur area here. The entire operation, including arrest and seizure, was executed by the WCCB officials on Tuesday.

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Critter News

DECEMBER 23, 2008

In Nicaragua, the army patrols beaches to protect sea turtle eggs. In some parts of Africa, rangers receive military training and equipment to defend animals (and themselves) from poachers in pursuit of elephants, rhinos, gorillas, and other endangered species. But now there is increasing talk of more far-reaching action.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

Patrol and enforce wildlife-damaging violations, including the taking of endangered native plants, capturing turtles, riding ATV’s on pedestrian trails, and abandoning fishhooks. Surprising, or maybe not, the Queens County Bird Club’s News & Notes , which has always noted member bird sightings, was not consulted.)

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10,000 Birds

MARCH 13, 2011

Speaking of pregnant snakes, do sea snakes lay their eggs ashore like sea turtles or do they keep them internally until the young are ready to hatch/ be born, like some sharks? tai haku Mar 14th, 2011 at 6:19 am cool news on the shark; I think an early morning beach walk would be an addictive habit if I were in your area!

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10,000 Birds

JUNE 18, 2020

200 metres / 650 feet lower, amid fields, hedges and rivers, I was surrounded by Eurasian Golden Orioles , Common Nightingales , even a few threatened European Turtle Doves. Enjoying digital detox, I got no news of corona-virus, nor of the elections (the first makes me depressed, the second makes me angry). Bird therapy?

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10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 12, 2016

Up until recently, the only environmental issue that has been found news worthy has been the protection of the large number of sea turtles that come to these beaches to nest. With this growth, and increase in full time residents, has come a demand for homes, many of which are located right on the beautiful white sand beaches.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 15, 2023

” I wonder if the rules of the European Song Contest could also be adapted, with the worst performers being turned into birds or maybe turtles. Of course, if the yew is located in places with few Mountain Bulbuls (in this case, a botanical garden), this is bad news for the yew. As I have probably mentioned before, Ms.

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10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 3, 2015

The last chapter, “The survival game,” explores the question: why did dinosaur-like birds (and crocodiles and turtles), survive the great cataclysm that caused the extinction of our beloved big, bad dinosaurs? It’s a question for which we’ll probably never have definite answers.

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10,000 Birds

MAY 6, 2018

In fashion news this week… (since 10,000 Birds does not have, and is unlikely ever to have, a dedicated fashion section please feel free to use the comments section of this post) … according to the Sunday Times of London, next season’s must have colour is… dramatic pause… Khaki! Breaking news…!

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10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

And I almost start liking the Red Turtle Dove. It seems they did well this year, with quite a few chicks being taught how to handle dragonflies, while the parents were suffering from molt. Too many photos as usual … A few weeks later at Nanhui, a slightly better-dressed member of the species was already on the way south.

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