Global media campaign launched to mark Universal Children's Day Nov 5, 2009
She felt very proud of her father's work, as she came to know about the rare Tibetan antelopes since the childhood and watched them running and eating in the reserve at ease ... Every time she went to the protection station, Bainco will dress up in festival costume, and feed the young Tibetan antelopes with milk. (Xinhuanet, China)
Lions' taste for human flesh dissected Nov 3, 2009
Browsing animals, such as giraffes and antelopes, have different ratios of carbon isotopes to grazers because their food shrubs and trees versus grasses carries out different types of photosynthesis. The team characterized the humans isotope ratios by taking advantage of "a fluke of history", says team leader Nathaniel Dominy, also at the University of California, Santa Cruz. (Scientific American)
Less costly safaris are within reach Oct 25, 2009
The area around Berg-en-Dal is hilly and rich with game, from towering giraffes to tiny, shy duiker antelopes. Between the ultra-basic and the new, slightly too built-up camps, are the older but well-serviced camps with restaurants such as Lower Sabie, Pretoriuskop, and Crocodile Bridge. (Boston Globe)
Ancient Bison Genetic Treasure Trove For Farmers Oct 24, 2009
Researchers from the University's Australian Centre for Ancient DNA (ACAD) worked with an international team of genomics researchers to analyse the genetic mutations of an ancient bison, many modern cattle breeds and members of the larger ruminant family tree, including deer, antelopes, and giraffes. Their findings, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences today, open the way for identifying important mutations in the ancestors of domestic animals, says ACAD Director... (Science Daily)
Barbering Bawkus Baldhead Oct 10, 2009
Traumatized and weary, foreign antelopes are escaping From the near clutches of lions As they leave, cant you hear them singing loudly Goodbye old friend, now a willful monster. The snail and the turtle also fled with spaceship speed Truth and beauty lie buried before dreadful dead donkeys. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Loyal Alligators Display Mating Habits Of Birds Oct 8, 2009
Among African topi antelopes, females are the ones who aggressively pursue their mates, while males play hard to. (July 27, 2005) A new study by Joe Yuichiro Wakano and Yasuo Ihara in the August 2005 issue of the American Naturalist investigates a game-theoretical model in which females gain a direct benefit by multiple mating. (Science Daily)
Uganda: Heritage to Drill Wells in National Park Oct 5, 2009
The area is home to hundreds of giraffes, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes and provides some of the most magnificent sceneries of the world-famous park. Oil drilling activities, they argue, could scare away animals and tourists since they are noisy, require spot lights 24 hours a day and involve a lot of traffic. (allAfrica.com)
A new picture of our old cousins Oct 3, 2009
Animal fossils included 20 new species of small mammals, including shrews, bats, rodents, hares and small carnivores, as well as larger animals, including baboons, colobus monkeys and spiral-horned antelopes. 1. (Albany Times Union)
Ma Sees Want Want in China Bring Prosperity to Taiwan as Shares Return 39% Sep 30, 2009
In return, Taiwan said it would send the mainland a pair of sika deer and two Formosa antelopes, naming the animals with the words for forever. Chiangs View. (Bloomberg)
Extraordinary encounters Sep 5, 2009
Spindly little dikdiks, the smallest of the antelopes, danced by our vehicle in obvious relief. Its always a delight to see that special brand of zebra with the skinniest of stripes the grevy. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Last chance to save the saola from extinction? Sep 3, 2009
Saola resemble the desert antelopes of Arabia, but are more closely related to wild cattle. The animal's prominent white facial markings and long tapering horns lend it a singular beauty, and its reclusive habits in the wet forests of the Annamites an air of mystery. (EurekAlert!)
Near-extinct "Mi Lu" returns to the wild as China steps up conservation efforts Aug 22, 2009
Other creatures successfully re-introduced into their natural habitat include Chinese tigers, antelopes and alligators. To ensure more species survive, some people advocate putting an end to the Chinese practice of consuming exotic animals. (Channelnewsasia.com)
Earliest known bacterial infection found Aug 21, 2009
"As for this Australopithecus africanus individual, the infective agent could have been Brucella abortus. , antelopes and other South African fauna can carry this bacterial species, which causes spontaneous abortion," D'Anastasio told Discovery News. According to the researcher, the hominin may have contracted brucellosis by eating fetal tissue from an infected animal. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Bawku West Assembly to develop tourism Aug 19, 2009
Most of the items used in tying the slaves, Mr Imoro said, were also left over at the slave camp, adding that there were still a lot of wild animals like, elephants, lions, chimpanzees, antelopes, monkeys among others in the area. He said the Ghana Burkina Faso border in the area could be used as a tourism point and that the assembly was planning to partner with the communities to develop more tourism potentials in the area. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Climate-caused Biodiversity Booms And Busts In Ancient Plants And Mammals Aug 11, 2009
Some 30 new rodents, carnivores, primates and artiodactyls (the group that includes sheep, goats, camels, pigs, cows, deer, giraffes and antelopes, among others) appeared on the scene. But then, as temperatures declined again, the number of mammal genera dropped to a low of 84, with the complete loss of many mammalian groups that previously were well represented. (Science Daily)
Annual ban on hunting begins Aug 4, 2009
It said the essence of the ban was to offer respite and breeding time for wild animals such as duikers, royal antelopes, and bush pigs, which supply the bulk of bush meat. "As the rains have encouraged the growth of fresh vegetation, food supply is abundant and the young ones can be successfully recruited into the next generation," the statement said. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
What’s new at the zoo? Baby antelopes for one Jul 24, 2009
Baby antelopes for one ... Baby antelopes for one , Managing Editor07/23/2009. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Rwanda: Wild Animals Flee as Fire Rages Jul 22, 2009
Buffalos, antelopes and monkeys which were living close to the Mountain Muhabura where the fire broke out, have reportedly vacated the area. Bosenibamwe, said that the wildfires on the Rwanda side have been contained, but thick smoke still hovered over the edge of Muhabura Mountain by yesterday evening. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya's National Parks Not Free From Wildlife Declines Jul 16, 2009
6, 2007) For years, biologists in Africa have known that large mammals -- including antelopes and their predators -- were disappearing outside reserves. Now a raft of studies show that we have moved beyond. (Science Daily)
Boston zoos may get funds after euthanasia scare Jul 14, 2009
In April, the nation's largest city zoo ---- the 114-year-old Bronx Zoo in New York ---- said it would need to send away deer, bats, foxes, antelopes and other creatures to zoos around the country and that it would be closing four exhibits to close a 15 million budget shortfall. Massachusetts House Speaker Robert DeLeo said zoos provides families with an inexpensive, local distraction in tough economic times. (North County Times)
Evolution Guides Cooperative Turn-taking Jul 9, 2009
These include apes, monkeys, birds, and antelopes that take turns grooming each other, and mating pairs of Antarctic penguins that take turns foraging at sea while their partners incubate eggs or tend to chicks. It is far from obvious how turn-taking evolved without language or insight in animals shaped by natural selection to pursue their individual self-interests. (Science Daily)
Wildlife populations 'plummeting' Jun 25, 2009
Among the creatures most seriously affected have been African antelopes, swordfish and hammerhead sharks ... Land-based species, such as African antelopes, have fallen by 25. (BBC News -- Science)
Guide to law for every social situation Jun 22, 2009
The offence is compounded if caught hunting endangered species such as antelopes, black buck, sea turtles, leopard, wild goat, black bear, Asiatic lion, rhinoceros, Asian elephants, Hispid hare, Barasingha, deer, etc. Smart Living. (India Times)
Puberty gone wild May 22, 2009
Male antelopes, for example, will use their horns to spar with one another beginning at the age of 12 to 15 months. When puberty hits, such play-fighting may give way to all-out aggression. (Science News for Kids)
Even Zoo Animals Get Pink Slips May 1, 2009
Among the ousted animals: deer, bats, porcupines, antelopes and foxes. The Range and the World of Darkness, which is home to bats, primates and others, are among two of the shuttered exhibits. (ABC News -- Business)
Tanzania combines beauty, culture with staggering problems Apr 29, 2009
In the background, several species of antelopes graze as far as the eye can see. Glenn Wallace/Staff. (Lompoc Record, CA)
What a Relief It Is Having a Maasai Wedding Planner Apr 17, 2009
We see two tiny Bambi-eyed antelopes, one with a pair of short-pronged horns. "Dik-diks," James says. (Slate)
African lark soon to be extinct Apr 16, 2009
This area of highland savannah used to be maintained by fire and by the grazing of large herbivores, such as elephants, antelopes and gazelles. Borana pastoralists also traditionally walked their cattle across the plain as they migrated between different wet and dry season grasslands. (BBC News -- Science)
Why People Keep Dogs Apr 2, 2009
When the training of a puppy continues for a while and it becomes apparent that it has acquired the necessary hunting skills, it is then included in main hunting for bigger animals like deer and antelopes which hunting might involve the use of other older and experienced dogs. Dog Games. (Suite101.com)
Wildlife flee Kenyan forest fires Mar 24, 2009
Zebras, buffaloes, antelopes, gazelles and giraffes have fled the fires, crossing roads and residential areas to reach safety, said witnesses. But some wildlife experts said snakes and smaller animals, like rabbits and mongooses, may not have managed to escape. (BBC News -- Africa)
* Chinese zoos interested in Taiwanese animals Mar 12, 2009
Serows, which resemble goats or antelopes, are Taiwans only native species in the bovine family, the zoo said. This story has been viewed 484 times. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Quarter of antelopes under threat: report Mar 4, 2009
Quarter of antelopes under threat-report: Scientific American ... Quarter of antelopes under threat-report ... Quarter of antelopes under threat-report A suckling baby Topi antelope feeds on the plains of Masai Mara game reserve November 14, 2008. (Scientific American)
Antelopes under threat Mar 4, 2009
The South African springbok was the only antelope whose numbers were rising, bucking a dwindling or at best stable trend for all the 91 types of gazelles and other antelopes worldwide ... "The status of several species has become worse since the last complete assessment of all antelopes in 1996," it said in a statement ... "Most antelopes are in developing countries which is why it's critically important that we collaborate with local communities there since it is in their own interest to help... (India Times, India)
Oldest Human Footprints With Modern Anatomy Found Feb 27, 2009
The rare prints were found embedded in what was once muddy soil among tracks of ancient birds, lions, antelopes, and other critters. Harris said the print makers were likely walking to or from a watering hole. (National Geographic)
* SBL: Strong Kinmen Liquor upset league leaders Feb 23, 2009
The fourth-year forward out of the Fu Jen Catholic University had spent three seasons on the bench with two of Kinmen Liquors predecessors X the ETTV Antelopes and the dmedia Numen. Chen finally came into his stellar form by knocking down 19 points in the game to help his club pull off the upset victory. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Stop Laughing at the Fat Cats -- An... Feb 21, 2009
Herbivores, grazing animals like antelopes, deer, and cattle, are obligate herbivores. Most bear species are omnivores, eating primarily meat, but also berries, roots, and grubs. (Suite101.com)
'Soccer safaris' for 2010 Feb 19, 2009
Article By: Alexandra Lesieur Thu, 19 Feb 2009 06:43 Lounging peacefully on the terrace, watching the elephants, leopards and antelopes gather at the watering hole. That's how hundreds of football fans will relax in South Africa's Kruger National Park on "soccer safaris", after taking in World Cup matches in the nearby city of Nelspruit. (iAfrica.com)
Cibola Art... photography Feb 11, 2009
Animals and wildlife are also favorite subjects of the artist and he has produced works featuring herons, a swan, running dogs, horses, ducks and a herd of pronghorn antelopes. A particularly striking photo is a close-up of a bobcat. (Grants Cibola County Beacon, NM)
Cool journeys offer amazing animal encounters Feb 7, 2009
If you want to see antelopes, zebras and every creature in between then you might be a better match for an African safari. Costas Christ, global traveler editor and columnist for National Geographic Adventure magazine, emphasizes that its important for travelers to understand that these trips are all about personal passions, while African safaris are about viewing wildlife on a larger scale. (MSNBC -- Travel)
