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Wildlife articles

Strange Case of the Black-faced Spoonbill

Strange Case of the Black-faced Spoonbill

Birders thought these East Asian birds were abundant, until they found out they were almost extinct…

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Beidaihe autumns conclusions

Autumn migration at Beidaihe 1986 to 1990 conclusions Table of ContentsAutumn migration at Beidaihe 1986 to…

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Nature Conservation

South China tiger rescue efforts too little, too late

South China tiger rescue efforts too little, too late

Hunting and habitat destruction have brought these magnificent cats perilously close to extinction. Can the most…

Indonesian Catfish Farm – of type linked to bird flu spread?

Indonesian Catfish Farm – of type linked to bird flu spread?

I have been involved in discussions regarding the possibility “integrated fish farming” may play a role…

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Science

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Fusion Power and Human Failings

Autumn 2013 science news included a relatively subdued report from the BBC, noting that, “Researchers at…

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Goodbye dinosaurs, Hello birds

In autumn 1995, I spent several days in Beijing’s Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology (IVPP),…

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Travel tales

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Southwest Yunnan birding inc Gaoligongshan and Hornbill Valley

Southwest Yunnan Birding Holiday Martin, Maya and David Williams This was a family holiday, with strong…

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Botswana wildlife bonanza in Okavango Delta and along Linyanti River

It’s a scintillating morning in north Botswana, and I’m privileged to be standing within touching distance…

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