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A pair of bloodhounds from Britain join Kenya’s war against wildlife poachers. Two bloodhounds, named Pension and Drastic, have arrived safely in Kenya to begin their new lives. The dogs’ legendary scenting abilities will be used to track poachers across the Amboseli reserve, Tsavo National Park and the Chyulu Hills.
For the first time, Kenya Wildlife Service is introducing white rhino from Lake Nakuru National Park to Nairobi National Park. Nairobi National Park will serve as a new home for ten white rhino, who are being translocated from drought-stricken Lake Nakuru National Park. The lack of water has depleted the grasses that make up the [...]
A campaign is underway to save 14 lions from being shot to death at the Oradea Zoo in Romania. The state-run, 37-year-old zoo can no longer afford to care for the lions. The conditions are deplorable at the run-down facility. Many lions are covered in sores and are too weak to roar or stand. Up to [...]
We live in a “global” world now. Corporate globalization is prevalent nearly everywhere. Travel is more common than ever before. We get news in our homes about anyplace in the world seconds after it happens. The internet allows us to connect with people all over the world. It allows us to stay in touch with [...]
[Creative Commons photo by House of Sims] Starting October 1st, North Carolinans will no longer be able to dispose of motor oil filters, wooden pallets and plastic bottles in landfills.
