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South African orphanage rehabilitates injured predator birds
Birds of prey in South Africa are a vital part of the ecosystem, keeping pests under control. So when one of them in injured, ...
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San Antonio Zoo welcomes tiny baby falcon the size of a coin: "such a little cotton ball"
The San Antonio Zoo just announced that a South African pygmy falcon was recently hatched, and the baby bird is no bigger ...
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Africa’s large birds of prey facing ‘extinction crisis’: Study
(Sumeet Moghe/Wikipedia via Courthouse News) PARIS (AFP) — The flamboyantly plumed secretary bird and the serpent-catching snake eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a ...
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The Secretary Bird Is Africa’s Feathered Assassin
Unlike other birds of prey, the Secretary Bird hunts primarily ... Its range extends from Senegal and Somalia in the north to South Africa in the south. The bird thrives in areas where it can ...
This Powerful Bird Can Crush a Snake’s Skull, No Problem
The African savanna is home to many amazing and unique animals, including the secretary bird. This striking creature may look like it’s dressed for a fancy masquerade ball, but don’t expect it to be a ...
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A celebration of one of Earth’s most iconic and beloved birds on NATURE: “Penguins: Meet the Family” – April 23 at 8 pm
Meet the Family Wednesday, April 23 at 8 p.m. on PBS A unique celebration of one of Earth’s most iconic and beloved birds, ...
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Have Parrots Become Too Popular for Their Own Good?
so it’s not always easy to tell the difference between captive-bred and wild-caught birds. But there might be a way. Geneticists at South Africa’s University of KwaZulu-Natal hope to develop a ...