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A Sense of Rhythm: Birds, Lemurs, Whales and Us
You probably do it in the car. Some of us do it in the shower. And when no one else is home, a good number of us might even do it in front of
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Six Surprising Facts About Hippos in Africa
There is nothing common about the Common Hippo. Yet compared to elephants, rhinos and the big cats of Africa, they are generally under appreciated, despite their declining numbers and the critical role they play
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How Should Rhinos Be Relocated? Upside Down.
At times, wildlife conservationists do things that might look a bit strange or even questionable to the rest of us. And seeing a rhino tied by its legs and suspended from a helicopter—even though
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Your Africa Safari Photographs Could Help Save Wildlife
I have never been fortunate enough to go on an Africa safari, but I never tire of reading about the experiences of others who have visited the continent, such as the thrill of seeing
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African Wild Dogs and the Necessity of Wildlife Corridors
Larger than Austria and Germany combined and nearly twice as big as the United Kingdom, the enormous KAZA (Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area) lies in the Kavango and Zambezi River Basins where Angola, Botswana, Namibia,
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The Giraffe-African Savanna Relationship: It’s Complicated
Much like the beneficial but complicated effects that the wolves of Yellowstone National Park exert upon their environment, recent research is beginning to show that there is a complex relationship between elephants, giraffes and
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Wildlife Research Prospers in the Pandemic
This is National Wildlife Week, an annual celebration of the beauty and diversity of America’s wildlife. Started in 1938, this event encourages people across the country to learn about what they can do to
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The Impact of COVID-19 on the Natural Environment—and the People Who Depend on It
Even if you don’t know much about the science regarding COVID-19, you probably can’t escape the fact that the disease has caused major changes in your everyday life and livelihood. You’re not alone: all
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