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Monarch butterfly numbers in Mexico plummet to near record low

February 9, 2024597 Views

The population of monarch butterflies in the Mexican forests where they spend the winter fell to the second-lowest figure on record this season, offering a grim snapshot of the already endangered orange-and-black insects. The iconic butterflies' presence was only documented in 2.2 acres (0.9 hectares) of forest spanning a couple Mexican states where they traditionally hunker down for the winter, according to the latest annual study published on Wednesday and conducted by Mexico's protected natural areas commission and the Swiss-based World Wildlife Fund (WWF), an environmental group. In the mid-1990s, monarch butterflies could be found on around 45 acres of the same forests covered largely by pine and fir trees, along the border between Michoacan and Mexico states. FILE PHOTO: A ...

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The marine guardian transforming conservation in the Maldives

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February 8, 2024632 Views

At the heart of Anantara’s commitment to tailored luxury and authentic experiences lies the passionate work of Oriana Migliaccio, a marine biologist whose devotion to oceanic preservation resonates deeply in the sky-blue waters of the Maldives. Oriana, a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer with a PhD in Life and Biomolecular Sciences, embodies the spirit of discovery and conservation at Anantara Dhigu Maldives Resort, Anantara Veli Maldives Resort, and Naladhu Private Island Maldives. Raised on the sun-kissed shores of Naples, Italy, Oriana’s early years were steeped in the wonders of the Mediterranean Sea, a rich biodiversity hotspot. She frequently spent winter breaks at the aquarium. “It is this deep love for the marine world that got me interested from an early age in pursuing a ca...

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NEOM announces Xaynor, an exclusive private members club

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February 7, 2024754 Views

The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Xaynor, a beachfront private members club, nestled among the rocky landscapes along the pristine coastline of the Gulf of Aqaba. Xaynor is the latest addition to the evolving regional development in northwest Saudi Arabia. Xaynor's secluded seafront location offers a discreet destination where club members can unwind on the Gulf of Aqaba's beautiful unspoiled coastline. With its striking architectural design and thoughtfully curated interior, Xaynor elevates comfort and sophistication, creating an environment primed for leisure, relaxation, entertainment, and conversation. NEOM announces Xaynor, an exclusive private members club Arriving in Xaynor, guests will be greeted by its breathtaking canopy entrance, blending with the natural la...

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Saudi tourism recognises India as top source market

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February 7, 2024599 Views

Makes third consecutive appearance at OTM; 50% surge in visitation from India since 2022 • This year, the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) returns with a stronger delegation, comprising key stakeholders such as DMOs, DMCs, Hotels, Tour Operators and Airlines Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) is all set to participate in the upcoming edition of Outbound Travel Market (OTM), scheduled from February 8-10 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. The event serves as a platform focused on strengthening ties between the travel trade and key stakeholders from the world’s fastest-growing tourism destination. STA’s continued presence at OTM Mumbai is a testament to its burgeoning tourism industry. A delegation comprising 20 key Saudi stakeholders and prominent associates from various secto...

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New species of Jurassic pterosaur discovered on the Isle of Skye

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February 6, 2024673 Views

A new species of pterosaur from specimens found on the Isle of Skye, Scotland, has been announced by scientists from the Natural History Museum, University of Bristol, University of Leicester, and University of Liverpool. The new pterosaur is part of the Darwinoptera clade of pterosaurs. Its discovery shows that the clade was considerably more diverse than previously thought, and persisted for more than 25 million years, from the late Early Jurassic to the latest Jurassic. During this period species within the clade spread worldwide. Reconstruction of Ceoptera evansae. Credit: © NHM & Witton 2021 The discovery underpins a new and more complex model for the early evolution of pterosaurs. The rarity of Middle Jurassic pterosaur fossils and their incompleteness has previously...

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The discovery of 25 thousand fragments of artifacts dating to early Islamic Era

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February 6, 2024537 Views

Jeddah Historic District Program in cooperation with the Heritage Commission has announced the discovery of 25,000 fragments of artifacts, the oldest of which dates from the first two centuries AH (from the 7th to the 8th centuries AD). The fieldwork was conducted on 4 different sites in Saudi Arabia: Othman bin Affan Mosque, Al-Shona, the Eastern Moat, and a segment of the Northern Wall, under the framework of the Archaeology Project which is supervised by Jeddah Historic District Program. Aerial view of the excavated segment of the north fortification wall of historic Jeddah. The announcement of the archaeological discoveries is part of the efforts the Historic Jeddah Revival Project had made, and which was launched by the Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. The Archae...

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Atmospheric river delivers torrential rain, fierce winds to California

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February 5, 2024522 Views

Second Pineapple Express storm hits region causing flash floods and mudslides A massive Pineapple Express storm - the second in recent days - stalled over Southern California on Monday, drenching the Los Angeles area with torrential rain, bringing near-hurricane-force wind gusts and raising the threat of flash floods and landslides. Throughout California, some 40 million people were under flood, winter storm and high wind advisories on Monday morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. A Pineapple Express weather system, named for its origin near Hawaii and also called an atmospheric river storm, is vast airborne current of dense moisture carried aloft from the Pacific and dumped on land as heavy precipitation. California Governor Gavin Newsom on Sunday declared a state of ...

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Italian ski resort idle as mild winter leaves mountain snowless

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February 5, 2024769 Views

A popular ski resort in central Italy is lying idle this winter, with businesses and residents blaming climate change for spring-like temperatures that have left entire mountains snowless. Ski-lifts are switched off and snow cannon lie abandoned on the grass of Mount Terminillo, which soars 2,217 metres (7,274 feet) high in the Apennines and is normally a favourite destination of skiers from Rome. A view of a small layer of melting artificial snow at a ski slope as Mount Terminillo located in the Central Apennines is facing a challenging ski season amidst the absence of snow and unseasonably high temperatures in Mount Terminillo, Italy February 1, 2024. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane This year the shops and bars are nearly all closed, with no one coming to rent equipment or buy a h...

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Dam across Mekong River could harm World Heritage site of Luang Prabang

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February 4, 2024687 Views

Landlocked Laos doesn’t have the famous beaches of its neighbors to attract tourists, but instead relies on the pristine beauty of its mountains and rivers and historical sites to bring in visitors. The crown jewel is Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where legend has it that Buddha once rested during his travels. It brings all the elements together, with its mix of historic Laotian and French colonial architecture on a peninsula at the confluence of the Mekong and the Nam Khan rivers. But a multibillion-dollar dam project underway 25 kilometers (15 miles) upstream has prompted concerns that it could result in the city losing its UNESCO status, and broader questions about what the government’s ambitious plans to build multiple dams across the Mekong will do to the river, t...

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Swiss ski spot left snowless, deserted by mild January

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February 3, 2024593 Views

The once-popular ski runs of Dent-de-Vaulion in the Swiss Jura Mountains are now deserted as unusually mild weather has driven away winter sport enthusiasts and forced ski resorts to close across the country. Abandoned pole rods of the ski lift sway in the wind. Crusty snow dots stretches of yellowed grass. Lift pylons stand alone in rocky terrain where cheerful crowds once puffed steam in frigid temperatures. A view shows the closed Dent-de-Vaulion ski lift amid lack of snow at altitudes below 1500 m due to high winter temperatures induced by climate change, in Vaulion, Switzerland, February 2, 2024. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Switzerland, a major ski destination, is warming at about twice the global average rate partly because its mountains trap heat, the United Nations Intergover...