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Nepal is "Poachers Paradise"

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Ugly stuff happening in Nepal. Tags: wildlife crime Nepal poaching rhino endangered species.

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Mammals of South Asia (Lynx Edicions)

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Beside India, Lynx Illustrated Checklist of the Mammals of South Asia covers Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. Mammals of South Asia (Paperback) Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka Pages 173 Dimensions 14 × 22.8 I clearly needed a mammal book. Highly recommended.

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Birding Tengchong, Yunnan (again)

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The description of the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike on the same site is not much less exuberant: “While the Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike may not rank as Nepal’s most renowned bird, its striking looks, fascinating habits, and contribution to the vibrant bird community definitely make it worth noticing.”

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Birding Ruili, Yunnan

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The website nepaldesk.com has a description of the Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush that reads like it has been written by ChatGPT after specifically having received instructions to mock tourism agencies: “With its delightful presence, the Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush is a symbol of Nepal’s rich avian diversity.

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Bird News Roundup: Birds of a feather … well, you know the rest

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It’s hard out there for a pheasant (in Nepal, that is). That appears to be the case with Black-throated Blue Warblers , who exhibit a higher tendency to stand by their man (or woman) when food supplies are abundant. Single, for the moment, BTBW above by Corey.). A pair of Burrowing Owls are ready for their close-up. Sorry, couldn’t resist.).

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My Favorite 5 Bird Nests: Redefining Home Construction

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Baya Weavers are commonly found in South and Southeast Asia, particularly in India, Nepal, and Thailand. The Baya Weaver’s nest is not only functional but also an impressive display of artistic design and engineering prowess, showcasing the bird’s ability to create a safe and secure environment high above the ground.

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Sobering Tiger Statistics

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Of the 11, India, China and Nepal ranked highest in the number of tiger part seizures, the report states, with India by far the highest number of Tiger part seizures at 276, representing between 469 and 533 Tigers.

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