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the depth to the surface and back down again each night, in such an impression
swarms totaling a billion tons! that he decided to
Try learning that from the average safari guide! pursue a career as
***** a zoologist. My
The other new book by Sy Montgomery is very doctor is delighted,
different, in many ways. While the subject of the migration and thanked me for
book, the many thousands of wildebeests, fills her view that.
from horizon to horizon, and the thrumming sound of When you have
their combined hooves and roaring “Neeh! Noo! Neeh! thoroughly enjoyed
Noo!” pounds in her ears, Condor Comeback tells the The Magnificent
dramatic story of how the largest bird in North America, Migration and
the California condor – with a wingspan of 10 feet – has Condor Comeback,
come from near extinction with a population of only one think about sharing
bird in the wild in 1987 to a total now of about 460. them with others in
This conservation miracle is due to the work of your family. You At left, a young girl compares her outstretched arms against a display of the California Condor’s
dedicated scientists, volunteers and everyday citizens never know.... 10-foot wingspan.
engaged in a program to capture, tag with telemetry and
track adult birds; raise abandoned chicks; nurse sick birds
back to health and conduct groundbreaking research that
has inspired legislation banning the single most lethal Vine Trivia Uncorked
threat to the wild condor population: lead from bullets,
which has been a major cause of destruction.
By Laura Berrio, 7. What Type Of Wine Has The Lowest Calories?
Freelance Writer/Blogger Dry and low alcohol content wines are the lowest in
1. What Temperature calories … although I would rather drink what I like and
Should Red Wine Be Stored cut calories somewhere else!
At And Served At? 8. What Happens To Red And White Wine As They
Red wine should be Age?
stored at 55 degrees in a wine Red wine gets lighter in
refrigerator or cellar. Red color and white wine gets
wine should be served at room darker in color.
temperature … to clarify … 9. How Much Pressure
not room temperature here in Is There In A Bottle Of
Florida … room temperature Champagne?
in a nice cool wine cellar …70 degrees. The pressure in a
2. What Color Grapes Are Used To Make White Wine? bottle of Champagne is 90
Red grapes! pounds per square inch,
3. How Many Grapes Does It Take To Make A Bottle Of about three times that in
Wine? your automobile tire.
On average it takes 736 grapes to make one bottle. 10. Are You Scared
It is an inspiring story for anyone of any age who cares 4. How Many Bubbles In A Bottle Of Champagne? To Open A Bottle Of
about the creatures with whom we share this world. And, Almost 58 million! Champagne? Now You
once again, with Sy Montgomery as our guide we learn 5. Is The Practice Of Walking On Grapes (Think I Love Have A Reason To Be! How Fast Does A Cork Travel
along with her so much that, for me, was surprising about Lucy) Still Used In Wine Making? When You Open It?
these awesome birds. It is! Usually when producing small quantities of high A flying cork can travel up to 50 miles per hour.
Related as they are to vultures, with their bald heads and end Port wines. ~Cheers
wrinkled faces, sharp curved beaks, large turkey-type legs 6. What Has The Highest Alcohol Content: Wine, Beer ~Keep the conversation going and
and claws, and the fact that they feed on dead carcasses, Or Whisky? the wine flowing!
I had always thought of them as ugly and fearsome. My Standard serving sizes of all alcoholic beverages – beer, Follow the Vine on Instagram @
feelings about them now, after what I have learned from wine, and liquor – are equal in alcoholic strength and effect VineVibeUncorked
Montgomery, could not be more opposite of that, to the on the body.
point where I can truly view them as beautiful for the
creatures they truly are: wonderful, faithful parents; Paid Advertisment
gentle of disposition; growing to four feet in height with
wingspans of 10 feet; graceful in flight, soaring for miles
at speeds of 55 miles an hour without once flapping their
wings ... and playing a critical role in cleaning up the
carcasses of dead animals that would otherwise rot and Mother Nature’s Pantry
pose environmental problems.
As Sy’s research has her participating in each step of
the capture, tagging, checkup and tracking process, she Serving The Community For 40 Years
takes you with her, introducing you to the professionals
and volunteers who make it all possible – and who will
surely inspire many of this book’s readers to consider Everything you need for a healthier lifestyle
taking the same path, or at least finding out more about
how we can all help from the many references she provides H Sandwiches & Wraps
in the book’s final pages. H Homemade Soups
I have some reason for confidence in making that last
statement: When arriving for a recent appointment for H Garden Fresh Salads
an annual medical checkup, I was greeted by my doctor
with a warm “Thank you” and handshake. Recognizing H Smoothies
my surprise, he explained that during my last visit I had
mentioned to him my having read and absolutely loved H Healthy Shakes
(and reviewed in my column) Sy Montgomery’s The Soul H Energy Drinks - Juices
of an Octopus, a book which I later learned was on the adult
bestseller lists in 25 countries around the world! My doctor
purchased a copy for his 16-year-old son, on whom it made
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