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Until now there has been no single, comprehensive resource on the status of North America's most threatened birds and what people can do to help protect them. Birder's Conservation Handbook is the only book of its kind, written specifically to help birders and researchers understand the threats while providing actions to protect birds and their habitats. Jeffrey Wells has distilled vast amounts of essential information into a single easy-to-use volume-required reading for anyone who loves birds and wants to ensure they are protected. At-a-glance species accounts cover in detail North America's one hundred most at-risk birds; each account is beautifully illustrated by today's top bird artists. The text includes status, distribution, ecology, threats, conservation actions and needs, and references. A distribution map accompanies each entry. Chapters discuss birds as indicators of environmental health, the state of North American bird populations, major conservation issues, and initiatives now underway to improve the health of North America's birds. Birder's Conservation Handbook is an indispensable resource for birdwatchers, researchers, naturalists, and conservationists. Reading it will inspire you to become an active steward of our birds and the habitats we share.A comprehensive guide to North America's one hundred most at-risk birds and how to protect them Compact and easy to use, with beautiful illustrations and data organized for convenient, at-a-glance reference Detailed species accounts, including distribution maps Practical advice on conservation Information on leading conservation agencies and resources

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HAWAIIAN BIRD "MOTHERHOOD" Here is a beautiful wooden storyboard, hand carved and hand painted featuring a Hawaiian bird.Artist: signed by Kealoha KeniSpecification:- The relief measures 30" X 13" X 1" (75cm X 35 cm X 3 cm).- Wood: hand carved and hand paintedGreat Hawaiian decor!Kealoha is a Polynesian master wood carver specialized in Tiki carvings and polynesian art, environmental artist and educator. He is internationally renown with public art projects completed in England, New Zealand, Australia, Hawaii, the Czech Republic, and the U.S. Kealoha has been based out of San Francisco, California for the last fifteen years (1987 - 2002) and his work can be found in the Golden Gate National Parks, the San Francisco Zoo, Presidio National Park, the California Academy of Sciences, Golden Gate Park, and Shoreline Amphitheater. He has designed and carved stage art for touring bands Pink Floyd, the Grateful Dead, and Peter Gabriel. His wood sculptures have been featured at environmental, musical, and educational festivals around northern California, including Earth Day at the Concord Pavilion, the Bioneers Conference in San Francisco, and the United Religions Initiative Global Summit at Stanford University. Kealoha Keni has been involved with various nonprofit organizations dedicated to recycling wood for its highest end use. Over the past eight years Kealoha was a director of the Bay Area Arborist Coop, Inc. specializing in the care of live trees in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has been working with live trees for over twenty years.

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Meet Ahmed, a Bedouin sheep herder who has committed his life to saving the Bald Ibis, a critically endangered bird with a face "only a mother could love." The rapid extinction of this rare bird is the result of increasing human population, hunting and land degradation. Ahmed and his small team of fellow Preservationists have made it their mission to save the Bald Ibis, and inextricably, Ahmed's land and culture."Ahmed and the Return of the Arab Phoenix" was shot around the Palmyra oasis, Syria, not far from the Euphrates river and the Iraqi border. Despite its dismal reputation in the international press, the Syrian government is very much involved in the effort of protecting its natural heritage. This is the story of a handful of visionary men who are fighting in the desert to protect what is left of the biodiversity of Al Badia, the semi-arid desert steppe stretching from the Iraqi border to almost the Mediterranean coast. Their efforts will be rewarded by the discovery, in a remote area, of the last Middle Eastern breeding colony of the Bald Ibis (Geronticus eremita) in the wild, one of the rarest migratory birds and a symbol of wisdom for the Bedouins of the desert.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.

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This is a pewter pendant of a Bald Eagle, one of the endangered species of animals. The pendant is made in the USA, with lead free, safe pewter. It comes with a corded necklace and on a brief story card as shown in the picture. This symbol of America is making significant progress in repopulation. On some lists it is now considered threatened as opposed to endangered. The eagle became endangered through the use of DDT which damages its eggs and through trophy hunting. Today there are heavy sanctions imposed against those who kill these birds, but there is still an ongoing debate between environmentalists and farmers and ranchers. Through extensive breeding programs and education this beautiful, majestic bird is on the comeback.

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Zoo Tycoon 2: African Adventure is an expansion pack to the hugely popular, award-winning Zoo Tycoon 2. Turn your dream zoo into an exotic African adventure. Bring the wilds of Africa to life with the new desert theme pack, and build your exhibits on maps based on legendary African locations. It features 20 of the African continent's most exciting species -- from the adorable and mischievous meerkat to the elusive white rhinoceros. The Habitat Builder allows players to build moats, waterfalls and more. The Biome Brush provides the final touches on a new exhibit, painting landscapes instantly to create natural deserts, rain forests, and savannah. Walk around with guests and enjoy the zoo via Zoo Guest mode Step into their dream zoo via the all-new Zootopia - Enhanced functionality and 3D graphics let you experience it all first-hand

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• Interactive edutainment - Players will learn all about valuable species and incorporate knowledge to improve their zookeeping skills
• Exclusive Zoopedia, powered by Encarta, includes interesting facts about the African species, allowing gamers to uncover each animal's specific dietary and habitat needs
• More realistic predator/prey and pack behaviors add to the challenges
• How players design and build their zoos determines the type of animations their animals perform
• Come face-to-face with animals while caring, feeding and improving their happiness in Zookeeper mode

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American Bald Eagle Patriotic Porch Fan Light Pull

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• Approximately 2 inches
• Attached 6-inch 18k-gold plated chain and connector
• 3D Resin

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Aunt Lucy, a veterinarian at a world-famous zoo, invites you to intern for the summer. With her help, you'll treat a variety of exotic animals from around the world as you learn how to read body language, soothe animals, perform thorough examinations and treat them so they can return to their zoo habitat healthy!

Product Description: Aunt Lucy, a veterinarian at a world-famous zoo, invites you to intern for the summer. With her help, you'll treat a variety of exotic animals from around the world as you learn how to read body language, soothe animals, perform thorough examinations and treat them so they can return to their zoo habitats healthy. Features: Explore the amazing world of animals and learn about animal care, and endangered and exotic species. Budding vets can become experts on their favorites. Use the Touch Screen and stylus in medical mini games to treat varied illnesses. Administer injections, apply ointment, pull teeth, remove deadly microbes, X Ray organs and much more. Treat 40 different patients from the bird, mammal and reptile families. Start with 10 unlocked animals including: eagle, kangaroo, jaguar, zebra, chimp, panda, hyena, male lion, fossa and cobra. Discover how best to calm stressed species through soothing touch. Develop new skills via observation, problem solving and motor control that help you successfully decipher a patient’s body language, perform a thorough examination and then determine the most appropriate treatment. Consult the Doctor’s Observational Computerized Clipboard (DOCC) to learn what’s ailing your patient while checking vital signs and statistics. Get help from, or help a friend in, 2-player cooperative multiplayer. Earn award plaques for your trophy room as you become an expert vet.

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• Learn about animal care, endangered and exotic species
• Use the touch screen to treat varied medical illnesses
• Get help from a friend in 2-player cooperative mode
• Earn award plaques for your trophy room as you become an expert vet
• Treat 40 different patients from bird, mammal and reptile families.