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Why Vultures Avoid Portugal

ENVIRONMENT New research shows a trend of vultures avoiding Portugal in favor of Spain, and human activity is likely to blame. (BBC) How else are vultures adapting their species ranges? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas Portugal is a nice place! Why are vultures avoiding it? Read through the short BBC article for some help. … Continue reading Why Vultures Avoid Portugal

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How a Portuguese Sausage Saved Medieval Jews

WORLD At a time when Jews were being tortured and killed, one of Portugal’s “gastronomic wonders,” the humble alheira sausage, may have saved thousands of lives. (BBC Travel) What Jewish communities were likely familiar with alheira? Teachers, scroll down for a quick list of key resources in our Teachers Toolkit. Discussion Ideas The intriguing BBC article credits alheira sausage with saving the lives of some … Continue reading How a Portuguese Sausage Saved Medieval Jews

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