Curiosity Is Killing Harpy Eagles in Central and South America - EcoWatch
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
A recent study in the Journal of Raptor Research collected records of harpy eagle persecution across Central and South America. They found 132 documented cases of people killing the birds in 11 of the 18 countries in the species’ range. Conservationists have established programs trying to protect the birds in several countries, but funds are tight.
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Dying of curiosity: Why people shoot harpy eagles
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Harpy Eagle, Species Facing Extinction
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Who we are National Bird of Prey Centre, bird prey centre
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Harpy Eagle, Species Facing Extinction
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Global warming?, Page 281
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Mongabay, Author at EcoWatch - Page 5 of 26
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forest animals, Rainforest Animals
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Rare harpy eagles -- 'unicorn' of the rainforest -- caught
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