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Frogs and Toads of the World: A Book Review by a Fairy Tale Junkie

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Or, Pygmy leaf-folding frogs, Afrixalus brachycnemis, from Tanzania, tiny climbing frogs who lay their eggs in leaves and then fold the leaves over them for protection, sealing the nest with secretions. The male and female position themselves close to each other, on top or in back, so that the eggs are fertilized as the female releases them.

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Weavers

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African Harrier-Hawks, snakes and other predators frequently raid weaver colonies to rob the nests of eggs and chicks. Madagascar has 2 species of weaver, Sakalava in dry country and Nelicourvi Weaver from the rainforest zone. Image taken by Adam Riley in Perinet, Madagascar. Photo taken by Adam Riley in South Africa.

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Birding Tan Phu Forest, Vietnam (Part 1)

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” And why not. Abbot’s Babbler is named after William Louis Abbott (1860 – 1936), an American medical doctor, explorer, ornithologist, and field naturalist who had the good fortune of receiving a big inheritance when he was about 26 years old and who then promptly and understandably stopped practicing medicine ( source ).

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Come@Me: Don’t Mourn for Extinct Birds

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The Zoo episode focuses on two Pink Pigeon couples: The Stud and Serendipity, a male and female that the zoo people hope will mate and produce a viable egg, and Thelma and Louise, a same-sex pair-bonded couple who the zoo people hope will incubate the egg and nurture the chick. More about the Dodo in a minute.) Because, Ms.

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Collaborative List – July 2018

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Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. White-tailed Tropicbird – Phaethon lepturus. Mahé–Beau Vallon Beach. 26 Jul 2018. 26 Jul 2018.

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Collaborative List – October 2018

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Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Lesser Noddy – Anous tenuirostris. North coast Rd. fishing beach. 27 Jul 2018. Mahé–Beau Vallon Beach.

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Collaborative list – September 2018

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Madagascar Turtle-Dove – Streptopelia picturata. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Jamaica Bay, Big Egg Marsh. Lesser Noddy – Anous tenuirostris. North coast Rd. fishing beach. 27 Jul 2018. Mahé–Beau Vallon Beach.

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