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Rhino Calf Born in Dudhwa National Park

September 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
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Dudhwa National Park’s most prolific rhino has become a father again. Thanks to Banke – an old male rhino who still loves the ladies – Dudhwa National Park’s greater one-horned rhino population has increased to 29.

Alaska’s Native Village of Kivalina Harvests First Beluga Whale of the Year

September 15, 2009 By 3 Comments
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Subsistence activities, including whaling, are a way of life in the traditional Iñupiat Eskimo village of Kivalina. Yesterday, the residents of Kivalina had the opportunity to enjoy tradition as they have for generations – sharing the first beluga whale kill of the year.  In this time-honored harvest ritual, Monday’s beluga whale kill allowed each of [...]

Beached Whales: Nearly 50 Stranded Whales Discovered

September 15, 2009 By 4 Comments
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According to press reports, nearly 50 pilot whales were found stranded on an Argentine beach over the weekend.  Two workers discovered the whales in the province of Chubut in the coastal region of Bustamante Bay on Sunday.  All of the whales have died.

Silence of Marcus the Lamb: Pet Lamb Butchered After Vote by Children

September 15, 2009 By 13 Comments
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Marcus the little lamb was slaughtered Monday despite angry protests, negative publicity and possible threats. The decision to have the hand-raised, six-month-old pet lamb butchered was made by the school children who raised him.  

Safest & Least Safe Countries to Live in

September 15, 2009 By 2 Comments
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A new report by Maplecroft, a world leader in global risk assesment, lists the countries at the greatest and the least risk of climate change problems. The new study examined 166 countries in total. With climate change, it is hard to guess who will be hit the worst, but here is one scientific attempt at [...]