WCS supports new primate protection agreement WCS supports new primate protection agreement WCS press release September 15, 2005 NEW YORK (Sept. 13, 2005) - The Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society…
Microentrepreneurship program for villagers in the Gambia Microentrepreneurship program for villagers in the Gambia FAO press release September 9, 2005 Rome - Poor communities in the Gambia are now earning…
Polio outbreak confirmed in Somalia Polio outbreak confirmed in Somalia World Health Organization press release September 13, 2005 13 SEPTEMBER 2005 | GENEVA -- The Global Polio Eradication Initiative -…
Virunga hippo population falling rapidly from poaching Virunga hippo population falling rapidly from poaching WWF International Press Release September 12, 2005 A new aerial survey shows that the hippo population…
Albino giraffe spotted by WCS in Tanzania "Albino" giraffe spotted by WCS in Tanzania WCS press release September 8, 2005 The white giraffe. Photo copyright Charles Foley/Wildlife Conservation Society. What…
Satellite pictures show much of Africa burning Satellite pictures show much of Africa burning Release from NASA's Earth Observatory September 6, 2005 Aerial view of agricultural fire in Madagascar The…
Human evolution linked to climate change says study Human evolution linked to climate change says study Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com September 6, 2005 New evidence suggests human evolution was caused…
Madagascar to be represented at Winter Olympics in skiiing event Madagascar to be represented at Winter Olympics in skiiing event rAzAlpin.org release September 4, 2005 Qualifications FIS Mont St-Sauveur. Image…
Madagascar products reaching foreign markets thanks to USAID-funded project Madagascar products reaching foreign markets thanks to USAID-funded project EthnoPharm press release August 23, 2005 It is no wonder that the…
Plan to move African wildlife to America would undermine ecotourism and local economy say African conservationists Plan to move African wildlife to America would undermine ecotourism and African economies say…
Aerial survey of African continent completed, results eagerly awaited Aerial survey of African continent completed, results eagerly awaited Rhett A. Butler, mongabay.com August 22, 2005 Sun setting over African countryside…
Summit explores how fish can feed Africa Summit explores how fish can feed Africa mongabay.com August 22, 2005 This week policy makers, industry leaders, and development experts are meeting in…
Hippo secretion could serve as suncreen, insect repellent Hippo secretion could serve as suncreen, insect repellent Fresno Bee August 20, 2005 Hippo in Botswana The Hippopotamus The Hippopotamus (Hippopotamus amphibius)…
Tsunami-orphaned hippo adopted by 100-year old tortoise Tsunami-orphaned hippo adopted by 100-year old tortoise AFP August 19, 2005 Hippo mothered by male tortoise. Copyright AFP 2005 NAIROBI (AFP) - A…
42 million children may be hungry in Africa by 2025 -- report 42 million children may be hungry in Africa by 2025 -- report International Food Policy Research Institute Release…
Convergent Evolution of Poison Frogs and Ants Convergent Evolution of Poison Frogs and Ants Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences release August 10, 2005 A steady diet of ants…
Two tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar Two tiny lemur species discovered in Madagascar Field Museum release August 9, 2005 Finding follows discovery of two other new species of lemurs…
Study discovers why poison dart frogs are toxic Study discovers why poison dart frogs are toxic Rhett Butler, mongabay.com August 9, 2005 2007 update Blue poison dart frog (Dendrobates azureus).…
Mining project proves controversial in Madagascar Mining project proves controversial in Madagascar wildmadagascar.org August 8, 2005 Mining in Madagascar An article in Sunday's Observer detailed a conflict between a new…
American cotton subsidies impoverish Africa American cotton subsidies impoverish Africa Associated Press August 5, 2005 The Wall Street Journal today featured an article on a contingent of American representatives who…
Spicy peppers keep elephants out of farmers' fields Spicy peppers keep elephants out of farmers' fields Wildlife Conservation Society Release July 28, 2005 Key to Elephant Conservation is in The…
Uganda imports rhinos from Kenya Uganda imports rhinos from Kenya MONGABAY.COM July 26, 2005 Uganda has imported four rhinos from Kenya according to the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA). UWA hopes…
Corporations among largest global economic entities, rank above many countries Corporations among largest global economic entities, rank above many countries Corporations make up 63% of 150 largest global economic enterprises…
Africa seeks bioengineered food solutions to nutrition crisis Super Staples: Africa seeks bioengineered food solutions Tina Butler, mongabay.com July 18, 2005 African scientists, in conjunction with research facilities in the…
Program encourages entrepreneurship among Nigerian high school students Program encourages entrepreneurship among Nigerian high school students California State University, Chico Press release July 18, 2005 "SAGE" High School Students from…
Lemur hunting persists in Madagascar, rare primates fall victim to hunger Lemur hunting persists in Madagascar, rare primates fall victim to hunger Rhett Butler July 17, 2005 Armand stares down…
Polynesians came from Taiwan says new study Polynesians came from Taiwan says new study mongabay.com July 13, 2005 Polynesians, history's greatest seafarers who settled islands across a vast area of…
Cell phones may help "save" Africa Cell phones may help "save" Africa By Rhett Butler, mongabay.com July 11, 2005 [Corrected July 18, 2005] For all the talk about "making poverty…
Madagascar lemurs descended from single primate ancestor, finds study Madagascar lemurs descended from single primate ancestor, finds study YALE News Release July 11, 2005 Yale biologists have managed to extract…
Studies prove people of Madagascar came from Borneo and Africa Studies prove people of Madagascar came from Borneo and Africa mongabay.com July 8, 2005 Studies released earlier this year found…
