Did you know that Egypt’s diverse birdlife is spectacular, with many unique species passing through each year? This makes Egypt a hotspot for birdwatching. “The Birds of Egypt and the Middle East” by Richard Hoath (AUC Press, 2021) includes an all-important checklist of all the birds of Egypt, encompassing, for each species, its common and scientific name as well as its status in each country and its global International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) status. Learn more about the book:

An extraordinary collection of mummified animals has been unearthed in an ancient city of tombs in Egypt. The remains of dozens of cats have been found, along with what's thought to be the world's biggest scarab beetle and, for the first time, lion cubs. www.7NEWS.com.au #Egypt #7NEWS | 7NEWS Sydney