Tag: Africa
8 of the World’s Most Polluted Places
While some governments have understood the danger of the pollution and have taken measures against it, there are still parts of the world, mostly underdeveloped, which still ignore the warnings. It’s hard to measure which ones are the most polluted, but we made a choice of eight of them. 1. Chernobyl, Ukraine The world heard [...]
5 Ways to Help Save the Mountain Gorillas
Recent census of mountain Gorillas has announced that there are only a mere 786 remaining individuals left on Earth, with nearly half living in the forests of Central Africa. These striking large apes take home on the green, volcanic slopes of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo – all areas which have received [...]
Bushmeat Trade – Threat of Primate Extinction
Is there really enough of an increasing concern about the commercial trade of Bush meat in Africa? Are you aware of the unsustainable levels of Bush meat hunting that is severely threatening both the extraordinary wild populations of African species and the people that rely on them for food and income? With animals being traded [...]
Number of Mountain Gorilas Increased by 26 Percent in Past Seven Years !!!
During the last seven years, the number of mountain gorillas living in national parks in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo has increased by 26%, according to a new census. Scientists found the population of the endangered mountain gorila has increased to 480 this year up from 380 in 2003, when the [...]
Study Found Africa Can Feed Itself in a Generation, But It Needs Technology !!!
A new study showed that African nations can produce enough food to feed a growing population within a generation, despite extra strains from climate change. According to the study, Africa can break dependence on food imports. “Africa can feed itself,” said an international study led by Harvard University and development scientist Calestous Juma. “And it [...]
8 Majestic and Wonderfully Colorful Moths !!!
1.) Madagascan Sunset Moth image credits The colorful and beautiful Madagascan Sunset Moth was first described by the British entomologist Dru Drury in 1773, and is one of the few day-flying moths. It is found year round all over the island, with the populations reaching a peak between March and August, there being far fewer [...]
