Wild Animals in Jamaica

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Flamingos, lions, lemurs: How Jamaica zoo gets ready for Hurricane Melissa

In the days leading up to Hurricane Melissa ripping through Jamaica, one zoo began preparing to secure the 1,5000 animals in their care. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday morning as a dangerous Category 5 hurricane with winds reaching up to 185 mph,

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Cuba, Jamaica clean up as Hurricane Melissa moves across the Bahamas

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Hurricane Melissa leaves trail of destruction across Cuba, Haiti and Jamaica

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The Latest: Hurricane Melissa impacting southeastern Bahamas after dozens killed across Caribbean

Melissa began affecting the southeastern Bahamas on Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

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What is the strongest hurricane ever recorded? Where Melissa places in the top 10

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Melissa Kills 25 in Haiti, Nearly 30 Total as Hurricane Batters Caribbean

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Haiti, Jamaica and Cuba Pick up the Pieces After Melissa's Destruction

“The devastation is enormous,” Jamaican Transportation Minister Daryl Vaz said.

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Aerial images of Black River, Jamaica reveal destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa

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Four deaths from Hurricane Melissa confirmed in Jamaica as storm leaves trail of destruction across Caribbean

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Crocodiles could invade Jamaican neighborhoods in wake of Hurricane Melissa flooding, officials warn

As the record-breaking Hurricane Melissa brings destructive winds, torrential rain and aggressive storm surge across Jamaica, widespread flooding has Jamaican officials warning of another dangerous and unusual threat: crocodiles.

Space Coast Daily

After CAT 5 Hurricane Melissa, Crocodiles Invade Flooded Streets and Neighborhoods Across Jamaica

The Jamaican government is urging residents to stay alert for crocodiles after days of torrential rain and flooding from Hurricane Melissa.

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Osprey's Journey in (and out of) the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Back in May, a male Osprey nesting in the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge was outfitted with a GPS pack. He was released in June. The within will keep track of him as he moves around – within Jamaica Bay and environs, and also as he migrates south for the ...

Global Voices Online

A plea to protect Jamaica's wild birds

Jamaica's Wildlife Protection Act states that “all native birds are protected.” This includes the island's native parrots and parakeets, owls, seabirds and shorebirds. Even the migratory birds that are only resident for a short period are covered under ...