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<title>Forest &#039; Posted By: liss</title>
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<link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Forest-----Our-Natural-Resource-And-Barrier-From-Ecological-Impacts-/3661322</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:14:02 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Explore Peru Rainforest During Peru Amazon Tours  Posted By: leerobert</title>
<description>A half-hour flight from Cusco, Puerto Maldonado landing is relatively easy access to the Tambopata-Candamo. This area of the reserve consists of three different ecosystems - the Amazon floodplain in the eastern slopes of the Andes and the Pampas ecosystem. As a result of environmental diversity over eleven different types of forest have been able to live and produce a rich biodiversity, the dense life on the planet.

Here you will fine 1234 species of butterflies, 592 species of birds, 152 varieties of dragonflies, 135 kinds of ants, 127 species of amphibians, 103 types of mammals, 94 species of fish, 74 species of reptiles, 40 species of termites and 39 varieties of bees that are found in southern Peru. The Tambopata area is home to the largest natural Lick Lick in the world, known as the Macaw. Thousands of parrots and macaws are attracted to these copper-colored cliffs, where they nosh on the minerals in the area to help with the digestion of fruit and berries.

The Manu Biosphere Reserve covers over 18,811 km square remote land situated few hours drive from Cusco. It is said that Manu may be the only accessible virgin forest left in the world.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/" rel="tag"></a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:09:03 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Top Lures For Travellers Booking Airline Tickets To Malaysia Posted By: Sam Walker</title>
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<link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Top-Lures-For-Travellers-Booking-Airline-Tickets-To-Malaysia/3595047</link>
<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 10:19:50 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Safari World Bangkok &#039; Posted By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe </title>
<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Safari+world+Bangkok" rel="tag">Safari world Bangkok</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Bangkok+attractions" rel="tag">Bangkok attractions</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Bangkok+resort" rel="tag">Bangkok resort</a>]]></description>
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<link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Safari-World-Bangkok-----A-Showcase-Of-Biodiversity/3579456</link>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 23:07:42 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Experience An Adventurous Bird Watching Tours In Brazil Posted By: leerobert</title>
<description>Brazil is the largest country in Latin America and almost covers half of South America. The entire east coast of Brazil is lapped by the Atlantic Ocean. These are just some of the species that can peer through the lens of the binoculars when birding in Brazil.

Magnificent Frigatebird

While in Brazil birding tours, be sure to look out for the frigate or Magnificent Frigatebird - a beautiful bird that is sometimes referred to as the Man O'War. The script only color of this bird, otherwise the black bag is its intense scarlet throat, and the male inflates like a balloon to attract the female. Women also have dark feathers, but they have a white chest, a brown band on the wings, and a blue circle around the eyes. 

An interesting fact about this bird is that even though they eat mainly fish, which have been known to attack other seabirds, forcing the removal of the dam from the mouth and steal for themselves.

Hyacinth Macaw

On some bird watching tours in Brazil you will have the pleasure of encountering the largest type of macaw in the world - the hacinth macaw or Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/brazil+tour+operators" rel="tag">brazil tour operators</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/peru+adventure+tours" rel="tag">peru adventure tours</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/peru+vacation" rel="tag">peru vacation</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 23:13:57 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Protection Of Endangered Species And Wildlife Conservation Posted By: StuartOwen</title>
<description>What do we mean by wildlife conservation?

Wildlife conservation is the preservation, protection, or restoration of wildlife and their environment, especially in relation to the endangered and vulnerable species. All living non-domesticated animals, even if bred, hatched or born in captivity, are considered wild animals. Wildlife represents all the non-cultivated and non-domesticated animals living in their natural habitats. 
Our world has many unique and rare animals, birds and reptiles. However, the pressure of growing population in different parts of the world has led to the increasing need of using land for human habitation and agriculture. This has led to the reduced habitat of many wild animals. There are a lot of threats to wildlife that can be categorized into different forms. Following are some of the major threats to wildlife.

The habitat for wildlife is decreasing every year. The remains have often been degraded to bear little resemblance to the natural wild areas which existed in the past. The world is undergoing a massive climate change. The diversity of the flora and fauna is highly vulnerable due to the climate change and it can spell disaster for the natural world, leading to a great loss of wildlife species.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/ATT+UVERSE+Cable" rel="tag">ATT UVERSE Cable</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/UVERSE+Cable" rel="tag">UVERSE Cable</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:44:39 -0500</pubDate>
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<title>Top Scoring Cleat Adidas Soccer Cleat Posted By: Abby Yang</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2011 00:31:42 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>How To Pick A Parrot Play Gym Posted By: Gerardo Cohen</title>
<description>Knowing how to pick a parrot play gym is not always easy because they come in different styles and sizes, along with being constructed from different materials.

The first thing to try and understand is why a parrot play stand or gym is actually necessary. Parrots are extremely intelligent birds, and just like any other intelligent creature; they can easily get bored if they don't have interesting things to do which are going to stimulate their brains.

Once boredom sets in to your parrot, cockatiel or macaw, you can be faced with real problems which can be very difficult to rectify.

If a parrot does not have plenty to keep it occupied, it can become distressed, and this can lead to behavioural problems like constant squawking, biting, and pulling out its feathers. Once an exotic bird finds itself in this position it can take a lot of time and care to bring it back to normality.

Parrot cages on their own are not enough to keep a parrot content and healthy. A parrot needs to be released from its cage for a few hours a day so it can stretch its wings and explore.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrot+play+gym" rel="tag">parrot play gym</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrot+toys" rel="tag">parrot toys</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrot+cage" rel="tag">parrot cage</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrot+play+stands" rel="tag">parrot play stands</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:39:19 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Expensive Exotic Pets And Why Invest In Them  Posted By: Stephanie</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:54:13 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Macaw Cages - Get The Right Home Posted By: James Watchfield</title>
<description><![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Macaw+cages" rel="tag">Macaw cages</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/macaw+cage" rel="tag">macaw cage</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 15:17:52 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Macaw Cages &#039; Posted By: James Watchfield</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2011 14:20:26 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Macaw Cages &#039; Posted By: James Watchfield</title>
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<link>http://www.articlesnatch.com/Article/Macaw-Cages-----Make-Your-Pet-Happy/2937054</link>
<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:52:55 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Commemorate Special Moments With Reputable Brand Lladro Figures Posted By: Jill Powell</title>
<description>More and more people enjoy collecting superior quality brand Lladro figures that capture authentic human emotions and classic scenes from everyday life. Even tiny details are carved into the face, body and clothing of beautiful figurines which makes them look life-like. Hand painted figures are made from fine porcelain and covered with glaze or matte finish. There are numerous themes but the most popular are ballet, angels, animals, bridal and motherhood.

Ballet dancers

Beautiful figurines capturing different moments of ballet dancer's life are perfect additions for interiors and great presents for different occasions. Little ballet dancers depict such moments as backstage practice, first performances, refinement, opening nights and recitals. High value figures can add a splash of artistic touch to your home or become craved pieces in your figurine collection. If you are looking for birthday presents, reputable brand Lladro figures can be viable options as they are great additions to any interior.

Little angels

Dainty figurines depicting little angels in different situations are great gifts for weddings and birthdays. If you are invited for a birthday party opt for figures depicting guardian angels sitting near new-born babies, heavenly dreamers and angelic stars.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Lladro+figurine" rel="tag">Lladro figurine</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Classic+Porcelain" rel="tag">Classic Porcelain</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Sale+Figurines" rel="tag">Sale Figurines</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 10:22:32 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>A Seek Peek Into Scarlet Macaw&#039;s Secrets Posted By: Marina K. Villatoro</title>
<description>Are you fascinated that much with wildlife that you choose to travel around the world just to see them? Probably one of the most interesting types of animals in the wild that you would like to discover is different species of birds. If you get to travel along Central America and visit the wildlife spots in Costa Rica, you will find different species of birds which includes the Scarlet Macaw.

Macaws are the beautiful, brilliantly colored members of the parrot family. Their plumage is mostly scarlet, but the rump and tail-covert feathers are light blue, the greater upper wing coverts are yellow, the upper sides of the flight feathers of the wings are dark blue as are the ends of the tail feathers, and the undersides of the wing and tail flight feathers are dark red with metallic gold iridescence. Some individuals may have green in the wings. They also like to eat a lot of seeds but what they really love are the tropical fruits.

They can measure almost a meter between 81 and 97 centimeters long, including the tail. They can live up to 30 years but if they are captive that number can grow until 75 years.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Scarlet+Macaw" rel="tag">Scarlet Macaw</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/scarlet+macaw+facts" rel="tag">scarlet macaw facts</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/scarlet+macaw+information" rel="tag">scarlet macaw information</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/animals+of+costa+rica" rel="tag">animals of costa rica</a>]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:35:07 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>New Movie &#039;rio&#039;.  The Story Of Spix&#039;s Macaw; The Loneliest Bird In The World Posted By: Karen Ward</title>
<description>From the makers of Ica Age The Movie comes new release 'Rio'. This fun packed family animation features a rare blue macaw parrot called Blu. He thinks he is the last parrot of his breed, so when he hears that there is one surviving female, he heads down to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to hook up with the feisty Jewel. The movie features Ann Hathaway as Jewel and Jesse Eisenberg as Blu. Itwas premiered in Rio on March 25. Blu is based on a real blue Brazilian parrot, The Spix's Macaw.

What kind of parrot is Blu? 'Blu' is based on Spix's Macaw; an almost extinct blue macaw parrot from Brazil. Like Blu and Jewel, the real Spix's Macaws are bright blue with a slightly lighter blue on their head and under parts. The underside of the wings and tail are black. Adults have black beak and feet but young Spix's Macaws often have a white stripe down the center. These Brazilian parrots are 55-57 cm long and live for 20-30 years in the wild.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Blu" rel="tag">Blu</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Rio" rel="tag">Rio</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Spix's+Macaw" rel="tag">Spix's Macaw</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/rare+blue+parrot" rel="tag">rare blue parrot</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Bahia+Brazil" rel="tag">Bahia Brazil</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/visit+Brazil" rel="tag">visit Brazil</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrots+in+Brazil" rel="tag">parrots in Brazil</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/Blue+Macaws" rel="tag">Blue Macaws</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrots+in+Bahia" rel="tag">parrots in Bahia</a>]]> <![CDATA[parrots in Rio]]></description>
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<title>America&#039; Posted By: World Pet Association</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2011 22:43:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Watch Rio Movie Online | Download Rio Movie Posted By: johnsona</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 06 Apr 2011 11:34:01 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Macaw Parrots - What You Need To Know Posted By: Preston Mane</title>
<description>The majority of macaw parrots are now endangered in the wild with six species that are already extinct. The greatest problems threatening the macaw population has been the rapid rate of deforestation and the illegal capture of these exotic birds to be sold as pets.

A parakeet is a term for any one of a large number of unrelated small to medium sized parrot species that generally have long-tail feathers.

The ones most commonly seen in the pet trade are the large colorful macaws such as scarlet macaws, blue and gold macaws, military macaws, and hyacinth macaws. Mini macaws are harder to find but include species such as Hahn's, noble, and yellow collared macaws.

The macaw parrots are know to have a life span that ranges from 30-50 years but it has been said that some have reached 100 years. The mini macaws have a life span at the lower end of this range, while a healthy large macaw can be expected to live 50 years or more with good nutrition and care.

Some of the macaw species are popularly known for their impressive size. The largest parrot in length and wingspan is the Hyacinth Macaw.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/macaw+parrots" rel="tag">macaw parrots</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/parrot+tricks" rel="tag">parrot tricks</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/amazon" rel="tag">amazon</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/africa+grey+parrots" rel="tag">africa grey parrots</a>]]></description>
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<title>22nd Annual America&#039;s Family Pet Expo Offers Family-friendly Entertainment, Pet Adoptions, And More Posted By: World Pet Association</title>
<description>The 22nd annual America's Family Pet Expo will return to the OC Fair  AND  Event Center in Costa Mesa, Calif., on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, April 15, 16 and 17. The expo provides a weekend of entertainment for Southern California residents with animal performances, stage shows, shopping and the chance to interact with nearly 100 breeds of dogs, cats, birds, fish, llamas, reptiles, pigs, rats, mice, rabbits and exotic animals to hold, learn about and adopt. 

New to the 2011 show is the Aquatic Experience, an innovative exhibit of 1,000-gallons filled with fish from different regions of the world. Dozens of freshwater fish, saltwater fish and live plants will be donated by Segrest Farms, the world's largest wholesale, ornamental fish distributor.

2011 scheduled performances include:
~ JUMP! The Ultimate Dog Show - Watch in awe as dogs perform in an exciting, action-packed show featuring incredible stunts choreographed to upbeat music.
~ Medieval Times Horse Show - Travel back to the Middle Ages and root for your favorite knight and his noble horse as they compete.<![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/dog+shows" rel="tag">dog shows</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/pet+supplies" rel="tag">pet supplies</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/pet+expo" rel="tag">pet expo</a>]]> <![CDATA[<a href="http://www.articlesnatch.com/topic/pet+grooming+shows" rel="tag">pet grooming shows</a>]]></description>
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