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Recent Examples of courserIndia is the only country with more than one bird on the list, with the Himalayan quail, last sighted in 1877, and the Jerdon's courser, which was witnessed much more recently in 2009.—
Jeevan Ravindran,
CNN,
19 Dec. 2021 This West African sighthound makes a fiercely protective companion and guardian, and an extremely intelligent lure courser.—
The Editors,
Outside Online,
23 Oct. 2012
The couple married in 1963 and become known as Nazi hunters, tracking down former Nazi officials and Vichy collaborators, including Kurt Lischka, Ernst Ehlers, Kurt Asche and Maurice Papon, in addition to Barbie.
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Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2026
With the perfume of white truffles permeating the air, truffle producers, chefs, hunters, travelers and other food enthusiasts gather at Piazza Garibaldi for the event.
The show follows the titular Shaun, who lives on a quiet British farm with his flock and is constantly trying to add excitement to their quaint lifestyles, often causing trouble for their farmer and the sheepdog Bitzer.
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Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
24 June 2026
How do sheepdogs successfully steer small groups of erratic sheep?
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Rohini Subrahmanyam,
Scientific American,
11 June 2026
Kentucky is the equine center of the nation, with horse farms producing prize-winning thoroughbreds, trotters, and pacers for many decades; distilleries have been making bourbon in the state legally (and illegally) for centuries.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
Globe trotters are looking beyond the obvious places for richer experiences and smaller crowds, for destinations that offer a multitude of sights and experiences without the laborious schlepping from one country to the next.
While your pup is adorable, vet visits, grooming, dog food, toys and other everyday costs can add up quickly.
—
Maddie Rhodes,
USA Today,
19 Aug. 2026
While every venue isn’t quite so accommodating, bringing your pup along for the celebrations (or at least to your hotel for the weekend) can be a sweet way to include your entire household in this major life event.
The King made a point to greet Corporal Cruachan and his handler during his inspection of the battalion, and the pony appeared to remain well-behaved.
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Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
18 Aug. 2026
King Charles’s summer break has officially begun, as the monarch arrived at Balmoral Castle in Scotland—where he was greeted by a pony with a tie to the late Queen Elizabeth.