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Shearwater Chase in Costa Rica

10,000 Birds

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

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Living Planet Aquarium ticket giveaway!

4 The Love Of Animals

If you want to see a virtual fly through of what the new facility will look like, here is a video: I am pretty excited about the new building, especially because there will be a tunnel of sharks to walk under, and more penguins! I also really love the sea turtle, and the “petting” area where you can touch little sharks and rays.

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Why do sea turtles, penguins and sharks sometimes just swim in circles or spirals?

Reddit Animals

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Oil to Hit US Shore Either this Sunday or Monday

Critter News

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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Sea Snakes of Northern Australia

10,000 Birds

Olive Sea Snake that has had a dog visit it on the beach Olive Sea Snake with obvious bulge Stoke’s Sea Snake Stoke’s Sea Snake with wounds Dubois’ Sea Snake Dubois’ Sea Snake being returned to the sea! They are relatively helpless and immobile on land.

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Birding Southern Baja: Todos Santos

10,000 Birds

It’s almost a bucolic place; sea turtles nest on the beaches, Humpback Whales and bat rays frolic just offshore, and you can buy the freshest fish from the panga fisherman at Punta Lobos every afternoon. Judging by the number of people I know who have been there at one time or another, you might find yourself there some day.