Learning from the birds

LIKE the Amazon, the Philippines is home to some of the world’s best collections of birds. Sadly, extinction threatens a number of these creatures, including the Philippine eagle. Various initiatives to conserve the country’s nearly 600 bird species are being taken. But wildlife veterinarian and conservationist, Dr. Bo Puentespina, employs a fun and creative way of inspiring people to help protect the birds in particular and wildlife in general.

PCIJ’s Avigail Olarte tells us about Dr. Bo’s captivating interactive bird show. Listen here.

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(The Malagos Garden’s Interactive Birdshow will end its Manila second season run at the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center in Quezon City on February 2, 2006. The bird show is presented every Sunday at the Malagos Garden Resort in Davao City. Visit malagos.com for more information.)