Posted by admin on Nov 23, 2009 in
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Asia’s remaining rhino herds are at risk from a new wave of poaching, conservationists say.
With probably fewer than 3,000 rhinos in the region, almost 100 have been killed in the last four years.
The campaigners say the UK should do more to suppress demand for rhino products.
The animals are also under pressure as their home areas [...]
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Posted by admin on Nov 10, 2009 in
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Australia has asked Fiji to increase security for its top diplomat in the country after he received his second death threat in two weeks.
Foreign Minister Stephen Smith called the threats against High Commissioner James Batley “credible”.
But he said if they were an attempt to intimidate Australia, they would fail.
Australia has strongly criticised the government of [...]
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Posted by admin on Oct 31, 2009 in
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Many such sites in developing countries suffered from a lack of money as funds were prioritised for human needs, but the society said biodiversity and local economies could thrive together.
However, extinction was threatening animals and plants in first world countries.
In the UK, construction, intensive farming and climate change threatened habitats, forcing wildlife out.
Joy Hyvarinen, the [...]
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