During the winter months on the Antarctic continent not only do we experience 24 hour darkness but we are privileged to see the aurora australis. Here at Halley Station we were looking forward to experiencing many a night gazing at the dancing lights as they flitter across the sky. Reading the small print however, revealed [...]
Tiger Rally in Delhi Concludes with Hope for the Big Cat
August 9, 2009 By Leave a Comment
‘Kids for Tigers’ Aerial Art with the President of India’s House in the vicinity It was the famous cricketer Sachin Tendulkar who declared that he now bats for the tiger. It is the former Indian cricket captain Saurav Ganguly who is referred to as the Bengal Tiger. But it was another ace Indian cricketer and [...]
Love Connection for Cute Knut: Polar Bear May Just Get the Girl!
August 8, 2009 By 2 Comments
Beehaus and Eglu Promote Urban Agriculture in Europe – Very Local Food!
August 8, 2009 By 2 Comments
The scratching chickens that are found in and around many rural households provides cheap food at practically no cost – now its also happening in city and town houses in Europe and more recently the USA. Bringing production to the household has no economy of scale but inputs including labour and part of the feed [...]
Two Tiger Cubs Reported in Indian Tiger Reserve
August 8, 2009 By 3 Comments
For the first time in over a year, two tiger cubs and their mother have been seen in the Valmiki Tiger Reserve. Finally, some good news about tigers in India. As a brief respite from news of poaching and industrialized tiger cruelty, Valmiki Tiger Reserve has apparently welcomed two recent arrivals. According to the Times [...]
