birds
Man versus condor: the king of the Andes under threat
Environment
January 28, 2019
Man versus condor: the king of the Andes under threat
By all accounts, Dasan and Illika should have died of poisoning. But they are back on their feet, poking…
New hunting law falls prey to old habits in Lebanon
Middle East
January 26, 2018
New hunting law falls prey to old habits in Lebanon
To bird lovers, the scenes are upsetting. Dozens of dead buzzards lie on a carpet of feathers on a rocky…
Agriculture Ministry to commence protection plan for 250 million domesticated birds
Egypt
February 27, 2017
Agriculture Ministry to commence protection plan for 250 million domesticated birds
The Agriculture Ministry will commence an urgent plan to protect 250 million birds that are being bred domesticaly in houses…
Endangered monkey-eating eagle hatched in Philippines
Environment
December 10, 2015
Endangered monkey-eating eagle hatched in Philippines
A monkey-eating eagle has been hatched in captivity in the Philippines, boosting the critically-endangered giant bird's fight against extinction. Found only…
On Egypt’s unique assortment of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish
Environment
April 22, 2013
On Egypt’s unique assortment of birds, mammals, reptiles and fish
To illustrate and provide scientific information about Egypt’s rich biodiversity and animals, the American University in Cairo Press recently published…
Govt bans import of exotic pet birds
Egypt
February 20, 2013
Govt bans import of exotic pet birds
The government has banned the import of exotic birds until 30 June in what it says is an effort to…
Pigeon investigated by police
Egypt
January 13, 2013
Pigeon investigated by police
State and private media showed special interest in a carrier pigeon carrying paper and microfilm that was found on…
Supporting Egypt’s wetlands and waterbirds through regional cooperation
Environment
October 23, 2012
Supporting Egypt’s wetlands and waterbirds through regional cooperation
North African wetlands constitute important stopover sites and wintering grounds for water birds breeding in Eurasia, including many globally threatened…
Amid obstacles, enthusiasts hope bird-watching tourism will take flight
Environment
May 28, 2012
Amid obstacles, enthusiasts hope bird-watching tourism will take flight
Take a map of the world and dribble lines of honey from north to south, avoiding water. These are basically…
Bird hunting in Egypt an unregulated and unmonitored activity
Environment
February 3, 2012
Bird hunting in Egypt an unregulated and unmonitored activity
The bird hunting season that reopened on 25 December is ending today in a country blessed with a massive seasonal influx of migratory…