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Puerto Rico Ships Monkey to.Baghdad?

Critter News

The Baghdad Zoo rakes in some more animals. Puerto Rico is using it as a dumping ground for "nuisance" monkeys. Puerto Rico is eager to rid itself of the estimated 2,000 patas and rhesus monkeys that have taken a toll on wildlife and agriculture in the Lajas Valley since escaping from nearby research centers 30 years ago. "We

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Filling the Gap Left By DeBooy’s Rail

10,000 Birds

During the legendary, lost ‘ Puerto Rico Month ‘ on this blog, a Puerto Rican endemic was mentioned that no 10,000 Birds reader, and in fact no living birder, will ever add to their life lists. Photo copyright The Smithsonian’s National Zoo, taken from the Guam Rail page. . Guam Rail Gallirallus owstoni.