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Climate crisis is making endangered mountain gorillas more thirsty

March 12, 2022730 Views

Endangered mountain gorillas increase the frequency they drink water as the temperature increases, suggesting a likely impact of climate change on their behavior, finds a new study published in Frontiers in Conservation Science. Researchers used 10 years of data from observations on the only two existing mountain gorilla populations and found that both populations drank water significantly more often at higher average temperatures than cooler ones. The results have important implications for the behavior and conservation of mountain gorillas, which are faced with continued increases in temperature and frequency of extreme weather events due to the climate crisis. Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda drinking water. Photo: Martha Robbins Mountain gorill...

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On brink of extinction, a new hope for Kenya’s forest antelope

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March 11, 20221026 Views

Still dizzy from the transquilizer, a mountain bongo made its first uncertain steps outside captivity as conservationists in Kenya opened a sanctuary they hope can bring the endemic forest antelope back from the brink of extinction. A combination of disease, poaching and loss of forest habitat from illegal logging and agriculture have left fewer than 100 mountain bongos in the wild, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). A critically endangered female Mountain Bongo (Tragelaphus eurycerus isaaci) is seen at the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy near Nanyuki, Kenya, March 9, 2022. REUTERS/Baz Ratner But this week conservationists released five of the large chestnut-coloured antelopes, which is native to the equatorial forests of Kenya, into the 776 ...

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Hotel in a 100 year old train, suspended on a bridge over forest river

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March 5, 2022778 Views

South African hotel train defies lockdown odds with number of guests picking up Back in 2020 when South Africa went into a strict COVID-19 lockdown, a local company pressed on with opening a hotel with a difference in a tourism hotspot - and two years later that gamble is paying off. Guests are seen relaxing at an outdoor pool and sun terrace, of a hotel in a near 100-year-old train, that sits on the Selati suspension bridge, which spans a river in the heart of the iconic Kruger National Park, in Skukuza, Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, February 9, 2022. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko The hotel is a near 100-year-old train that sits on the Selati suspension bridge, which spans a river in the heart of the Kruger National Park. Lovingly restored, it offers 24 full-carriage rooms agai...

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Seychelles has some wonderful hiking trails

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February 19, 20221359 Views

Island nation is a perfect paradise for nature lovers Isolated for millennia, the Seychelles Islands exist as a chain of Noah’s Arks, harbouring some of the rarest species of flora & fauna on the planet. Trees covering the granitic islands and 1500 species of flowering plants contain some of the rarest specimens on the planet, and many found nowhere else on Earth. Several islands are home to birds found only there. Altogether, the islands are home to 13 species and 17 sub-species of birdlife which occur nowhere else in the world. Much of Seychelles’ extraordinary biodiversity may be discovered on its extensive network of guided walks and trails as well as in its National Parks. With over 15 trails to choose from, Seychelles has become known for some of the most amazing...

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Now crypto raises conservation funds for South African reserve

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

February 5, 20221067 Views

Tlalamba, a four-year-old leopard, has achieved much in her short life. She's queen of her mother's old territory, borne two cubs and, so far, is the most sought-after animal on her reserve among buyers of a new project selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to raise money for conservation. NFTs are a form of crypto asset which exploded in popularity last year. All kinds of digital objects - from art to videos and even tweets - can be bought and sold as NFTs, which use unique digital signatures to ensure they are one-of-a-kind. FILE PHOTO: A handout photo of Tlalamba, a four-year-old leopard and the most sought-after animal in her reserve among buyers of a new scheme selling non-fungible tokens (NFTs) to raise money for conservation, at the Djuma Game Reserve in Hluvukani, in Mpumalanga...

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The art of unwinding in Seychelles

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

January 29, 20221161 Views

Beach Therapy: Guide to the best beaches Crystal-clear shallow waters, powdery-soft sands and plenty of sun in the shade, makes for a great all-round beach experience anywhere in the world, but in Seychelles it makes for a spectacular one! If you are looking for a tropical destination to naturally make your second home the beach, Seychelles is where you should be. With every island having its signature beach, the many hidden nooks and crannies of the ocean’s coastline await to be explored. Most beaches are great for secluded, peaceful picnics, sunbathing and sunset strolls. While some stretch out for kilometres, deserted and bordered with wild coconut trees, others are picture-perfectly blessed with small half-moon beaches, massive smooth boulders and azure blue l...

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‘Touch and go’ for rare twin baby elephants born in Kenya

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January 22, 20221292 Views

Suckled by their mother Bora and guarded by a watchful male, rare new-born twin baby elephants ingested nourishment that conservationists hope will enable them to survive a perilous start to life in a Kenyan safari park. As yet unnamed, the pair were born this week in the Samburu National Reserve, becoming only the second set of twin calves ever encountered by local charity Save the Elephants. "Twins form around only 1% of births. Quite often the mothers don't have enough milk to support two calves," the charity's founder, Iain Douglas-Hamilton, said on Thursday. The last time Save the Elephants saw elephant twins was in 2006. "Sadly both calves died shortly after birth," Douglas-Hamilton said. "The next few days will be touch and go for the new twins but we all have our f...

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Kenyan tourism begins recovery as locals fuel travel

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January 19, 20221122 Views

Kenya's tourism industry has started to pull out of its deep COVID-19-induced slump as local travellers take advantage of lower prices, the government said on Wednesday, but foreign visitor numbers are still well below pre-pandemic levels. The East African nation expects the sector, typically one of its top sources of foreign exchange, to earn 173 billion shillings ($1.5 billion) this year, up 18.5% from last year, the government said. "The recovery seems to have begun," George Gitonga, the acting chief executive of the state-run Tourism Research Institute, told Reuters after the figures were released. FILE PHOTO: Tourists drive past a giraffe, amid the impact of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, at Tsavo West National Park in Tsavo region, Kenya, September 21, 2021. R...

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Morocco’s tourism sector hammered by tough restrictions

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January 2, 20221367 Views

Businesses working in Morocco's key tourism sector say the country's tough COVID-19 restrictions, including a full flight ban, are undermining its competitiveness compared to rival destinations. Morocco shut its borders in late November and will only reopen them at the end of January. It also banned new year celebrations and is enforcing its vaccine pass requirements more strictly in response to the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of tourists riding camels in the Agafay desert near Marrakech, Morocco November 9, 2021. REUTERS/Ilan Rosenberg "These restrictions are unjustified and they have made Morocco lose tourists to Mediterranean competitors such as Egypt and Turkey," said Lahcen Zelmat, head of Morocco's hotel federation. Tourism generated $8...

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Top romantic activities to do in the Seychelles

UPENDRA SWAMI

December 19, 20211428 Views

Not only is Seychelles known for its azure crystal waters, world-renowned beaches, or tranquil way of life, but the island is one of the world's top destinations for a romantic getaway. From indulging in decadent local cuisine to unwinding in a well-earned spa retreat, here is a list of top romantic activities to do as a couple in the Seychelles! Underwater Experience Underwater fun. Photo: Christophe Mason Parker/STB Taking off on an underwater adventure in the deep blue sea can be a sensorial experience. The island is home to numerous, colourful marine life and venturing into great depths of Seychelles’ waters can open your eyes to a breath-taking ecosystem. Glass bottom boats and semi submarines are another option to gaze at the incomparable variety of fishes and corals in a r...