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Transit in Dubai

10,000 Birds

Security is taken very seriously in the aviation business and discretion is better than having to explain yourself to tightly wound security personnel. A guide with transport would be the perfect way to visit this site as it can be a bit tricky to get to. Buy some local money before your arrival and ask for some small denominations.

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India’s Raptor Rescuers

10,000 Birds

The sharp strings are a menace to passing birds – especially kites and other raptors – who cannot see them and sometimes suffer grievous, if not fatal, wounds. When Nadeem and Mohammed first began in 2003, few veterinarians would suture the wounds of birds, saying they were too small. We will not give up,” says Nadeem. “It