Visitors at a German zoo witnessed a grizzly scene on Saturday. Balou, a male Syrian brown bear, brutally attacked and killed female bear Klara in front of horrified onlookers.
Qatar to Green the Desert, Opening Agriculture and Pastoral Lands
September 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Qatar’s Ministry of the Environment is working with Damascus-based Arab Center for the Studies of Arid Zones and Dry Lands (ACSAD) to convert Qatar’s desert regions into pastoral and agricultural lands. Greening the Qatari desert is a priority for the government, attempting to undo the effects of modern rangeland management techniques.
200 Bearded Vultures Spotted Near India-China Border
September 29, 2009 By 1 Comment
Scientists and wildlife enthusiasts are excited about seeing bearded vultures in Himachal Pradesh, near the Chinese border. Now that vultures have tragically become a rare sight in India, seeing nearly 200 of them is a thrilling event – even though bearded vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) are not presently an endangered species.
K9 Unit to Patrol the Galapagos Islands for Poachers
September 28, 2009 By 1 Comment
Dogs and their guides have been transported to the Galapagos Islands as part of a K9 project to track down poachers and reduce crime against wildlife. The K9 units are now set for regular inspections, beginning at airports, harbors and random checkpoints on all three islands in order to halt illegal poaching activities which have [...]
Those Charismatic Sea Otters: Celebrate Sea Otter Awareness Week!
September 28, 2009 By 3 Comments
September 27th, 2009, marks the beginning of the 7th annual Sea Otter Awareness Week. Aquariums across the United States, Canada, Australia and the Netherlands are featuring a variety of activities, exhibits and educational events to raise awareness and bring attention to those utterly charming and charismatic mammals, the sea otters.
