Wildlife remains the biggest attraction for visitors to the Falkland Islands

Monday, August 8th 2011 - 20:14 UTC

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Wildlife remains the biggest draw for visitors considering a trip to the Falkland Islands according to new results revealed by a poll conducted by the Falkland Islands Tourist Board. Read full article

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briton
Peace and tranquillity,
Aug 08th, 2011 - 09:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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xbarilox
@ 1 No, that's Néstor Kirchner, the penguin.
Aug 08th, 2011 - 11:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Argie
I wonder if wildlife will not be tampered with if there's an oilspill. Not even the most stringent regulations can control this in the event of a strong tidewave, or rockwave of the kind that are not unusual in the area, or perhaps a fierce storm or gale. Oil exploration is good for the economy should it prove commercially viable, but it brings ecological risks that were not dreamt of years ago, especially in protected areas, such as the Falkland/Malvinas arcipelago. Keep a sharp eye on them, you residents, and hope for the best. Cheers!
Aug 09th, 2011 - 01:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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M_of_FI
Argie (3)...what about the exploration of hydrocarbons in the Malvinas Basin in Argentine waters....shouldnt you pass your almighty judgement on that? Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego have similar wildlife to the Falklands. But of course being an Argentine you can only used twisted hypocritical logic. Hydrocarbon exploration is a risk anywhere in the world...youre focus on the Falklands is an attempt to discredit the Falklands attempts to secure its economic future when facing severe hostility from our neighbours is clouded by your and your country's imperialistic and colonial objectives.
Aug 10th, 2011 - 12:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Jefferson's soul
Peace and tranquillity in the desert land...
I didn't know there was wildlife there, sorry.

And I'm not from Argentina, but Uruguay, the football champion of the Sudamerica Copa!

I can say whatever I want, your insults never reach me LOL
Aug 10th, 2011 - 01:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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