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In April 2015 a charity program “PROTECTED AREAS – LIFE SAVER” was launched for reserved areas and national parks in Russia and CIS countries. The project “Eagles of Russia” received the support of the Russian Geographical Society for the second time.
Igor V. Karyakin, Elvira G. Nikolenko
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On the Time When Using Hunting Birds Appeared in Traditional Cultures of Eurasia
Introduction. The popularity of images of birds of prey in Scythian art makes us pay more attention to the place of birds of prey in the life of the Scythian world.
Sergey I. Lukyashko
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The 9th ARRCN Symposium 2015 was held during 21st–25th October 2015 at the Novotel Hotel, Chumphon, Thailand, one of the most favored travel destinations in Asia. The 10th ARRCN Symposium 2017 will be held during October 2017 in the Davao, Philippines.
Igor V. Karyakin, Elvira G. Nikolenko
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Scat analysis is a valuable tool for the description and quantification of mammal diets. However, estimating the number of prey eaten using prey remains found in feces is difficult mainly due to differential digestibility of prey.
Mathias M. Pires+3 more
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Condors, Caracaras and the Antisana Ecological Reserve: Have Recent Conservation Efforts Backfired!
The 1993 creation of the 120,000 ha Antisana Ecological Reserve (Ecuador) to protect the unique flora and fauna surrounding the Volcano Antisana continues to evolve.
Mark R. Welford
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In 2006–2008, mapping the sparrowhawk (Accipiter nisus L.) and kestrel (Falco tinnunculus L.) occurred in the SE part of the Chřiby Upland. At the same time, the food spectrum of these birds of prey was determined during nesting periods.
Martin Tomešek, Petr Čermák
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The Lesser Spotted Eagle (Clanga [Aquila] pomarina) is the most endangered German eagle species, and is close to extirpation in the country. Various factors are responsible for the decline of the population, and the shrinking of its distribution to a ...
Bernd-Ulrich Meyburg+12 more
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Insectivorous birds eavesdrop on the pheromones of their prey
Chemical cues play a fundamental role in mate attraction and mate choice. Lepidopteran females, such as the winter moth (Operophtera brumata), emit pheromones to attract males in the reproductive period. However, these chemical cues could also be eavesdropped by predators.
Irene Saavedra, Luisa Amo
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According to the criminal proceeding in smuggling of falcons, former employees of the Line Internal Affairs Department in MIA transport, working in Domodedovo airport, were sentenced to large fines - A. Kurokhtin, D. Gorodenko and A.
Elvira G. Nikolenko, Igor V. Karyakin
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Robird: A Robotic Bird of Prey
Ever since the start of aviation, birds and airplanes have posed a mutual risk: Birds are killed when struck by aircraft, but, in return, bird strikes cause billions in damage to the aviation industry. Airports employ bird-control methods such as audiovisual deterrents (like scarecrows, lasers, and noise), weapons, and chemicals to relocate, suffocate,
Gerrit Adriaan Folkertsma+4 more
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