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TIL there is a thriving population of green parakeets in Rome. They originated from pets released or escaped from captivity several decades ago. Over time, the mild climate, abundance of food, and... (quodlibetroma.com)
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Original Title: TIL there is a thriving population of green parakeets in Rome. They originated from pets released or escaped from captivity several decades ago. Over time, the mild climate, abundance of food, and lack of predators have allowed them to establish a growing population in the city.

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