Tag Archive | "wildlife"
5 Funniest Exotic Animal Smuggling Busts
Animal smuggling is one of the most important environmental issues facing planet Earth. A bird smuggler captured by U.S. Customs officials The industry is thought to be worth over $10 billion per year, with smugglers able to charge exorbitant prices for exotic animals. Many of the creatures die [...]
Continue reading...Dozens of Indian Crocodiles Mysteriously Die
Thursday, January 24, 2008
The gharial is a rare and strange beast. The gharial is probably best known for its long, narrow jaws. The Indian crocodile is one of only two surviving members of the ancient family Gavialidae, the other being
Continue reading...Who’s for Full Flavored Nature?
Wednesday, January 9, 2008
It’s that time of year when the exercise regimes and the low fat diets kick in. For most it won’t last long. You’ll soon return to the stodgy food, armchair, ale in one hand, remote in the other. However, I doubt there’s too much danger that you’ll [...]
Continue reading...A Big “@&*# You” to Gorilla Poachers
Saturday, December 1, 2007
This week has produced some good news for gorilla lovers as two groups of gorillas triumphed over earlier attacks by poachers. In the first story, a pair of reintroduced Western Gorillas have given birth to a baby named Okeli in Gabon. The birth
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Monday, January 28, 2008
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