It's no secret. All over the world, parrots are becoming endangered and extinct. The Puerto Rican Amazon is no exception. Wouldn't it be a shame to loose this beautiful parrot that is endiginous to the U.S.? We are all interconnected. But, for me, parrots are about the most awesome creatures on earth. Learn about the Puerto Rican Amazon Parrot here.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Did you know that tropical deforestation accounts for nearly 20 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions? Each year, an area the size of New Jersey is cut down in the Amazon & Borneo, two of the world’s largest rainforests. These fallen trees could be absorbing large amounts of carbon dioxide – the primary greenhouse gas. Or, [...]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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I'm always searching out how parrot have impacted the lives of humans. Or, even changed history! Well, hello. Parrots are part of history from way back in many cultures. Learning about Parrot Totems is fun. It's freakin' fantastic. Ever since the Europeans discovered the New World and Africa; ever since pirates needed companions, parrots have been esteemed. Here's a little parrot history.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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Mexico’s president, Felipe Calderon Hinojosa, has signed into law a bill banning the capture and export of the country’s wild parrots. The measure aims to protect Mexico’s 22 species of parrots and macaws, about 90 percent of which are in categories of risk. The Environment Commission of the Deputy Chamber introduced the bill one year ago, [...]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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When you receive your order from Chirp n Squawk Bird Supplies you’ll notice that we make every attempt to recycle packaging materials. You may have ordered a new bird carrier… but the box might say “Harrison’s Bird Food.” Or, it may take a few days longer to get your bird supplies order than you had [...]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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PAT MCCOID; pat.mccoid@thenewstribune.com Published: November 9th, 2008 12:30 AM Mira Tweti heaps so much praise on parrots in “Of Parrots and People” that readers might want to bring one home. That’s exactly what she hopes to prevent. Tweti reveals parrots to be human-like in their intelligence, vocabulary skills and social sensibilities – traits that have doomed them to [...]
Thursday, July 30, 2009
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