Archive for October, 2009

Richard Leakey

Richard Leakey

Richard Leakey Richard Leakey is one of the most well-known and controversial conservationists alive today. As well as being a respected conservationist, he is also...

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Featured photos: Croc up close

Featured photos: Croc up close

Crocodiles in the Grumeti River, Tanzania. Terrifying and beautiful all at the same time…

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4.4 Million-Year-Old Ape Discovered

4.4 Million-Year-Old Ape Discovered

Ardi News came out last week of an incredible discovery. It was announced that scientists in Ethiopia had discovered one of our oldest ever ancestors, bringing us...

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Animal Focus – Hippos

Animal Focus – Hippos

Hippopotamus at the Grumeti River Lodge The hippopotamus is the third-largest land mammal after the elephant and rhinoceros. The name roughly translates as river-horse...

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Water Issues in Africa

Water Issues in Africa

According to major water charities, one in every six people on earth don’t have access to clean water. Making sure everyone in the world has access to clean water...

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Carbon Offsetting

Carbon Offsetting

Carbon Offsetting The biggest moral dilemma with going on holiday used to just involve ensuring that you went with a company promoting responsible tourism. But now...

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Huge Ivory Haul Discovered in Kenya

Huge Ivory Haul Discovered in Kenya

Elephant Tusks Kenyan authorities have reported the discovery of a huge haul of illegal ivory that was destined to head to the Asian market. In total, 684 kilograms...

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Crocodiles

Crocodiles

Crocodile at Grumeti River Crocodiles are found all over the world. These prehistoric creatures are survivors, so perfectly adapted for their environment that they...

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