Maleo Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 12/7/2010
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
1.5 out of 5

Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

The maleo is a chicken-sized bird that lays its eggs in sand heated by either the sun or volcanism that occurs in its habitat on the island of Sulawesi. You are looking for a 35 mm Film Canister.

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A private beach is a luxury for most, but for the maleo"”an endangered bird found only on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi"”an exclusive stretch of sand is now a protected nesting area for the species, according to the Wildlife Conservation Society.
The Wildlife Conservation Society has been actively protecting maleo nests since 2004, specifically by preventing poachers from illegally harvesting the eggs. This year, WCS staff in Indonesia will celebrate the release of the 5,000th chick as part of a recovery plan for the species.

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