Category: Conservation
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Sanctuary Zebra Plains Walking Safari Camp Opens in Zambia
Sanctuary Zebra Plains — Zambia On June 2, Sanctuary Zebra Plains opened for business in South Luangwa, Zambia. Zebra Plains promises the ultimate bush expedition for adventure seekers—a walking safari combined with fine dining and high-end tented accommodations. Respected guide Garth Hovell leads two walks each day at Sanctuary Zebra Plains and it’s common for…
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New Madagascar Conservation Map
An international team of researchers has developed a remarkable new roadmap for finding and protecting the best remaining holdouts for thousands of rare species that live only in Madagascar, considered one of the most significant biodiversity hot spots in the world. In their conservation plan, the researchers, led by conservation biologists at the University of California,…
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Animal Conservationists Vie for 2010 Indianapolis Prize
Twenty-nine animal conservationists who have dedicated their lives to saving the Earth’s endangered species have been nominated to receive the biennial Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation. The nominees’ work spans the globe, representing a range of species from insects to mammals, and includes amphibians, elephants, bats, wolves and sharks, among many…