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All my patches

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With about 110 recorded species, the Kozara becomes truly magical place when the Danube swells and reclaims what is rightfully his. On the other side of the river, underneath the very buttresses of the Belgrade Fortress, with its 170 recorded bird species lies the Veliko Ratno Island (44°49’53.20″N, 20°26’4.98″E).

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“Understanding Animal Behaviour” by Rory Putman

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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. Cactus finch, Geospiza species. Galapagos cactus finch, Geospiza species.

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Searching for vultures in India

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And in the process, I fell in love with India. 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 ). Oddly, I saw no rats, only a mongoose or two and a few stray dogs.

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