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January

Sea Turtles of Tortuguero

The Sea Turtles of Tortuguero are absolutely the main attraction of Tortuguero National Park. If you plan on visiting the beach at night to see the spectacular sight of these marvelous creatures laying their eggs, a guide will accompany you to the beach (no one is allowed on the beach unaccompanied after 6:00 pm). To [...]

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January

Ridley Turtle Conservation in Ostional, Costa Rica

The Ostional Wildlife Refuge, which was developed by the Costa Rican government, allows villagers to harvest Olive Ridley Turtle eggs, but under strict guidelines. Overall, the number of Olive Ridley nests have grown substantially each year due to a number of partners involved in The Egg Harvest Project (EHP). To Read this article (CLICK HERE) [...]

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January

New Species Discovered in Fiji

According to Fiji Times Online, a new creature was discovered earlier this month on the islands of Taveuni and Qamea in Fiji. The islanders thought that the newly discovered iguana would be a threat to the other indigenous species there, however it has been determined by the head Chief Veterinary Officer (Dr. Robin Archari) that [...]

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January

Loss of Plant Diversity is Linked to Decline in Honeybees

Researchers suggests in a recent BBC publication that the loss of habitat destruction and falling plant diversity is linked to the decline of honeybees in many countries. To read this article (CLICK HERE) or click on the photo below. This is a huge problem that needs to be addressed immediately! According to Bumblebee.Org, bees are [...]

Filled Under: Bees, Insects

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January

Governments ‘must tackle’ roots of nature crisis

By Richard Black Environment Correspondent, BBC News Website Governments must tackle the underlying causes of biodiversity loss if they are to stem the rate at which ecosystems and species are disappearing.

Filled Under: Amphibian

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January

Mammals “Rafted” to Madagascar, Climate Model Suggests

…………………………………………………………… Ker Than for National Geographic News Published this article on January 20, 2010. Photograph by Frans Lanting, National Geographic Stock Only in the movies could a lion, a zebra, a giraffe, and a hippo wash ashore on Madagascar to start a new life. But a new computer model suggests there may be a grain [...]

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January

New Species Discovered With an Uncertain Future

A team of researchers from the Arizona-based Reptile & Amphibian Ecology International announced they have discovered a new rain frog along with 30 other unknown species in Ecuador’s highland forest.  Unfortunately, global warming is a real threat for this new species and all creatures that live in the forest. To read this article (CLICK HERE) [...]

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January

The Hidden Power of Everday Things

Your Signs:  Capricorn / Aquarius Your Elements:  Earth / Air Your Rulers:  Saturn, Mercury, Uranus, 29 degrees Capricorn– 00 degrees Aquarius, Third Decanate, Yin, First Decanate, Yang Objects / Images:  Blindfolds, Castles with Parapets, a Spaceship Blasting Off Shapes / Materials:  Amber, Leather Bags, Parallel Lines Colors:  Mottled Blue, Shale Gray, Buttery Yellow Animals:  Camel, [...]

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January

Male Indian Rhinoceros Born at The Berlin Zoo

This Indian Rhinoceros calf was born Sunday in captivity at The Berlin Zoo to Mother Jhansi.  Indian rhinoceros are found in parts of India as well as Nepal.  There are approximately 3,000 Indian rhinos in the WILD today.   To read this article (CLICK HERE) or click on the photo below.

Filled Under: Mammals, Rhinoceros

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January

20th Anniversary of the International Ban on Ivory

It’s been over 20 years since the world of ivory has been banned internationally, however GREED and the demand for products made out of ivory have surge in the last few years.  Scientists are estimating that between 8% – 10% of African’s elephants are still being killed each year to meet this ivory demand. So [...]

Filled Under: Elephants, Mammals