Tikal is for the birds

Article Abstract:

Bird-watching is wonderful in Tikal National Park, part of an ancient Mayan area in present-day Guatemala. Birders can view approximately 380 species in the park's 221 square miles. Although other animals can be seen in Tikal as well, the main attraction is birds, including the speedy bat falcons and ocellated turkeys. The park includes over 4,000 Mayan structures, many still buried, and includes pyramids from which birders can view bat falcons and other birds.

Natural history, Guatemala, Bird watching, Tikal (Ancient city)

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Birds in black

Article Abstract:

Ravens, the world's largest songbirds, inhabit much North America, Europe, Asia and North Africa but in some areas of Europe, the birds have declined so severely they require captive-breeding or translocation programs. The sight of ravens evokes strong human emotions, as they are either revered or reviled in various cultures, viewing them as the bringer of life or the harbinger of death.

Europe, North America, Environmental aspects, Protection and preservation, Ravens

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Knoxville turns the big five-o

Article Abstract:

The Knoxville Zoo celebrates 50 years of operations and a reputation that has established it as having one of the most successful captive-breeding programs in the country. Their program includes a cooperative breeding program for red pandas, white rhinos, bog turtles and African lions. The zoo is home to more than 1,000 animals.

Statistics, Tennessee, Zoos, Knoxville Zoo

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