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Lesedi Biogas to Build $15m Manure-to-Power Plant in Heidelberg, South Africa.

September 20, 2009 By 6 Comments
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Dairy farm anaerobic lagoons without covers The first large scale biogas plant linked to a beef feedlot, could make a more significant contribution to renewable energy in South Africa than the planned 3.8 MW of electricity, by advancing the technology in South Africa. The Business Independent power producer (IPP) Lesedi Biogas Project (LBP) is planning [...]

Largest River Protection Area in Europe — in Croatia and Hungary

September 18, 2009 By 2 Comments
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Croatia and Hungary signed an agreement yesterday to protect a major biodiversity area that crosses borders along three rivers. The agreement is being called a “Trans-Boundary UNESCO Biosphere Reserve” and has resulted in the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) awarding the two countries with a “Leaders for a Living Planet” award. The reserve will preserve several [...]

Endangered Fishing Cats Making A Splash at Cincinnati Zoo

September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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A rare litter of endangered fishing cats at the Cincinnati Zoo is delighting and educating visitors with unusual aquatic feeding behavior. Three fishing cats (Prionailurus viverrinus) born June 30 at the Cincinnati Zoo have made their debut and are showing off their unique talent for fishing. These web-footed cats are specially adapted for catching prey [...]

Shoot to Kill: Shooters Hired to Cull Animals on Robben Island

September 18, 2009 By 1 Comment
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A team of “experienced professionals” have been hired to shoot the feral population of rabbits, fallow deer, guinea fowl and cats on Robben Island.    According to officials, thousands of rabbits and hundreds of deer are destroying the island’s vegetation and are burrowing under historic buildings.  

11 Cool Facts About Bactrian Camels

September 18, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Wild Bactrian camels are critically endangered due to hunting, habitat loss, illegal mining activities, and competition with livestock for grazing areas. Here is a list of eleven things you might not know about the beautiful Bactrian. Enjoy!