repulsewarrior
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| Posted: Fri Mar 07, 2008 4:54 am Post subject: our Griffon vulture near extinction |
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Quote: But a key reason these mercurial scavengers still survive at all on Cyprus is almost coincidental: their last refuge is the cliff tops surrounding Episkopi garrison, a British sovereign military base area (SBA).
Quote: "People want a natural environment. Griffon vultures are what's special about Cyprus and visitors come here specifically to watch them," he said.
Quote: While non-enthusiasts may know the birds only as the rapacious and scary specimens of Hollywood Westerns or Disney's "Jungle Book", admirers see this huge breed as spectacular role players in a well-balanced eco-system.
http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5jPuSePdzORQT9wLJppcxhIju3uQQ |
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