CITES – FALCON
July 1st, 2004
BY KEITH NUTHALLAN ARAB sheik and his camel, riding the desert with a trained falcon, hunting for bustard migrating south to Africa; with skill and tenacity, he could catch 10 plump prey, a feast in a land where little grows. It's a compelling, almost mythical, tradition, and explains why Arabs love falconry. However, with modern Arabia awash with petrodollars, falconry has been commercialised, with hunters roaming the sands in air-conditioned 4WD's, and falcon handlers, tents, and cold drinks in tow. Furthermore this popular and traditional sport, a special ...
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