Exotic Cat Starved, Seized From Westchester Home Nov 1, 2007
In the wild, they live mostly solitary, nocturnal lives on the African savannahs, leaping into the air and poking their long limbs into burrows to snare prey ranging from birds to rodents, according to the African Wildlife Foundation. The conservation group has offices in Washington and several African cities. (WNBC.com, NY)
600-Pound Antelope Gores Zookeeper Nov 1, 2007
African Wildlife Foundation PhotoEast African Bongos have been at the Jacksonville Zoo since 1999, but the male that attacked an employee Wednesday morning arrived within the last year and had shown non-typical agressive tendencies. VIDEO. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Representatives from the U.S., Africa and China to Share Perspectives of Investment in Africa at Summit Oct 25, 2007
African Wildlife Foundation. Afric-Link. (allAfrica.com)
Good Riddance to Al Gore Oct 19, 2007
But Americas most environmental president, at least since Republican Teddy Roosevelt began setting aside national parks and shooting African wildlife for sport, was Richard Nixon. Richard Nixon created the Environmental Protection Agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Clean Air Act, amendments expanding Clean Water laws, and the Endangered Species Act. (Newsmax)
'Wild' goal: Keep it tame, not boring Oct 5, 2007
By Bill Keveney, USA TODAY CW's Life Is Wild starts off with a plus: lions, elephants, giraffes and other South African wildlife. "When we were testing it, it was amazing and reassuring to see audience dials go up whenever animals were on the screen," executive producer Michael Rauch says. (USA Today -- Life)
Eco barons spend to save the world Sep 19, 2007
Today, Marakele is part of a far bigger park system and the healthy home to classic African wildlife - including elephant, white and black rhinoceros, buffalo, hyena, cheetah, wild dog and giraffe. To consolidate his philosophy Vlissingen helped create the African Parks Foundation (www. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Letters, Sept. 18: Different fates of zebra, deer ironic Sep 18, 2007
Why is it permissible to keep African wildlife as pets while it is illegal to keep American wildlife in captivity. Both Zoe and Snowball will always be wild animals at their core and both could cause dangerous situations while mature some day. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Optical illusion?BBC website readers' pictures of wildlife on the African continent Aug 28, 2007
Audrey LaCatis's photo of a napping hippo in South Africa oblivious to nearby tourists is the first in a series of shots on African wildlife sent in by BBC News website readers. This Rwandan mountain gorilla in the rain was photographed by Rebecca and Chris Buckingham who said: "No matter how hairy you are, you still feel the cold.". (BBC News -- Africa)
Voyages of discovery Aug 25, 2007
Spend six months studying lions, leopards, elephants, rhinos and giraffes in the natural habitat while contributing to the long-term conservation of South African wildlife, on a sabbatical organised by Global Vision International, in conjunction with the Karongwe Ecological Research Institute. Help save lives by volunteering as a communications and marketing adviser for the HIV/Aids charity Hope Worldwide Kenya with VSO for five months - then go on safari for a month. (Guardian Unlimited -- Jobs)
Cabela's Takes Aim Aug 24, 2007
For Cabela's stores, taxidermists have prepared sprawling dioramas of North American and African wildlife, placing the mounted animals atop two-story mountains or on painted plains. The cavalcade of wading elephants, lions in pursuit of leaping gazelle, charging elk and posturing polar bears is practically equal to anything on exhibit at a natural-history museum. (SmartMoney)
Lake Gardas Best Theme Parks Aug 20, 2007
Drive through this safari park to see lions, giraffes, hippos and other African wildlife up close and in a natural setting. Kids love the giraffes, which are just as curios about visitors and will come right up to the car. (Suite101.com)
Kenyans freed over Briton death Aug 11, 2007
Ms Root, 69, was a renowned conservationist and had collaborated with her husband Alan Root in making of many celebrated films about African wildlife. Ordering the release of the four accused, Njagi said: "The court cries for the acquittal of the accused. The investigations were poorly done and it will remain so, and those are the orders of the court. "From the word go, the charge against the accused was defective. (BBC News -- Africa)
Rwanda: Political Support From DRC Needed to Protect Gorillas Aug 7, 2007
The African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) said given the complex socio-political context, there is need to secure high-level political support within DRC to improve dialogue with local communities about conservation of the park and the gorillas ... Mr. Paul Thomson, the African Wildlife Foundation communications director said that improving dialogue with local communities together with the local authorities would be part of the solution ... According to the African Wildlife Foundation, the suspects... (allAfrica.com)
Activists Condemn Gorilla Killings Aug 2, 2007
IGCP is a partnership between Fauna & Flora International, the World Wide Fund for Nature, the African Wildlife Foundation and the protected area authorities in Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC, to conserve the threatened mountain gorillas and their forest habitat. A press statement issued last week indicates that three female mountain gorillas and one male silverback gorilla were killed in the Virunga National Park. (allAfrica.com)
Fighting to Protect Gorillas Jul 29, 2007
The International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) was formed in 1991 and is a partnership between the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Fauna & Flora International (FFI), the African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) and the protected area authorities in Rwanda, Uganda and the DRC, to conserve the threatened mountain gorillas and their forest habitat. The role of the partnership, that's also includes Rwanda's Tourism Office ORTPIN is to ensure the conservation of mountain gorillas and their regional... (allAfrica.com)
CW to focus on young, offbeat reality Jul 24, 2007
" One or more might wait until summer. Such shows have done fairly well for CW while scripted shows were floundering. As it tried to merge the best of two networks, WB and UPN, the new network saw most of the old shows fail. "Gilmore Girls," "Veronica Mars," "7th Heaven" and "All of Us" were canceled. "One Tree Hill" was given a full, 22-episode order but delayed until mid-season when it will jump ahead, thrusting the characters out of college and into life. CW is deep in last place in the... (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
CW in the fall: More reality TV Jul 22, 2007
"Life is Wild," which is filmed in South Africa and not aimed at the younger set, is about an American family, suddenly living and working in an African wildlife area. That last one will be on Sundays, following the CW's two most blatant efforts at being trendy. (Florida Today)
Wildlife Wednesdays Jul 10, 2007
Aug 8: African Wildlife Photo Safari with Wendy Williams. Aug 15: The Narragansett Bay Coyote Study with Numi Mitchell. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Clarkson accused of spoiling African wildlife Jul 9, 2007
By David Harrison, Sunday TelegraphLast Updated: 11:36pm BST 07/07/2007. Jeremy Clarkson has been accused of damaging one of the world's last pristine wildernesses while recording a programme for the BBC's Top Gear. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Africa's big species in fight for survival Jun 22, 2007
The non-profit African Wildlife Foundation reports that the continent's lion population has fallen by half since the early 1950s, when an estimated 40,000 "kings of the jungle" ruled. Besides contending with habitat loss, Africa's lions have also had to deal with hunting and poisoning by livestock ranchers. (AZCentral -- News)
A noble, if odd, calling: Saving whale droppings Jun 19, 2007
He needs it to sterilize randy elephant, especially in African wildlife parks, where the animals have been breeding way too quickly. It's not an easy process and involves sedating the pachyderms with darts shot from helicopters and then using a crane to pull the sleeping beasts upright. (Orlando Sentinel)
Photo in the News: Gorilla Orphaned After Mom Shot "Execution Style" Jun 12, 2007
June 11, 2007 A baby has been left orphaned and fighting for its life after its mother was shot and killed in eastern Congo, African wildlife workers report. Rangers discovered the two-month-old gorilla clinging to the breast of its slain mother last Friday in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). (National Geographic)
ACADEMY OF SCIENCES TO BE MUSEUM OF FUTURE May 30, 2007
" It rates as one of the most significant undertakings of its kind, promising to bring worldwide attention to the Bay Area's unique brand of scientific research and cultural innovation. From stem cells to green technology, it's all part of the program Farrington is planning to put inside -- or outside, as in the case of the rooftop garden for native plants -- architect Renzo Piano's glass-walled temple. The academy, founded in 1853, is the oldest science institution in the West, set up to... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Conservationist film role for Roberts May 21, 2007
Julia Roberts will portray African wildlife conservationist Joan Root, who was murdered in her Kenyan home in January, in a feature she will produce in partnership with Working Title Films. David Magee (Finding Neverland) is writing the screenplay for the as-yet-untitled movie, which was inspired by a Vanity Fair article by Mark Seal, A Flowering Evil. (ABC News Online, Australia -- Arts)
Take a Walk on the Wild Side at 14th Annual Wildlife Art Show May 3, 2007
This year, the show will move its focus from African wildlife to North America, with a particular interest in animals we admire regularly in the Western United States. The show will also provide a learning experience, as live art demonstrations will be taking place throughout the event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cabela's - Missouri's newest tourist attraction Apr 15, 2007
A display of African wildlife is on one side of the store, along with mounts of trophy, salt and fresh water fish. On the opposite side is a wildlife museum which contains North American wildlife mounted in a forest type of setting, including a mechanized old-timer by his mountain cabin to tell the visitor of how things were back in his days. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Polar bears - threatened or thriving? (Gene Mueller) Mar 25, 2007
Many an African wildlife species would now be endangered or totally gone had it not been for the huge sums of money spent by visiting American and European hunters. Expensive licensing fees have allowed local governments to pay for research, law enforcement and conservation of animals that otherwise would be left to their own devices in places where mindless poaching is a cottage industry. (Washington Times, DC)
Best eco-cruising destinations Mar 21, 2007
We recommend: African wildlife cannot adequately be viewed on a day excursion basis; a land add-on is required. Before the now defunct Renaissance started the ill-fated R-series, they had a wonderful two-week cruise/tour package: 11 days cruising the Seychelles combined with a 3-night safari in Kenya. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Poolside with the penguins Mar 20, 2007
Most would spend a good deal of time preserving energy by sleeping anyway - think of the 'lazy' lion pack snoozing in the sun all day long on every African wildlife programme. Nevertheless, the zoo carries out a lot of activities just to give the animals something to think about and make them work a bit for their food. (Guardian Unlimited -- Travel)
Trophy Hunting Can Help African Conservation, Study Says Mar 16, 2007
Trophy hunting can play an essential role in the conservation of African wildlife, according to a growing number of biologists. Now some experts are calling for a program to regulate Africa's sport-hunting industry to ensure its conservation benefits. (National Geographic)
Famed paleoanthropologist Clark Howell has died UCB, Mar. 13 Mar 14, 2007
In addition, he was a member of the editorial boards of many journals and a member of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, the East African Wildlife Society, and others. In recognition of his scientific contributions, Howell's name was attached by colleagues to seven newly discovered animal species, most of them extinct. (University of California Newswire, CA)
Urban baboons Mar 8, 2007
Seeing African wildlife is a dream for many people. But for those who live surrounded by these creatures, some species are simply nuisance animals. (Suite101.com)
Photo in the News: Rare Mountain Gorilla Born in Congo Mar 3, 2007
March 2, 2007 The rare birth of a baby mountain gorilla is giving African wildlife workers a reason to celebrate. Named Ndeze, the infant was born on February 17 in Virunga National Park in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), where rebel forces have recently been accused of. (National Geographic)
Third World travel an eye-opener Mar 2, 2007
A traditional African wildlife safari might offer the opportunity to experience tribal cultures. Some families traveling today want to interact with and serve local communities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
South Africa may resume elephant culls as last resort Mar 1, 2007
KAMPALA, UGANDA South African wildlife officials proposed new elephant management rules Wednesday that would allow burgeoning populations to be culled, a controversial practice banned since 1994 as unnecessarily cruel to the beloved but destructive animals. The proposed new policy, which now enters a public review process, suggests that future elephant culls would be both limited and rare. (Houston Chronicle)
Wildlife documentaries make a killing Feb 9, 2007
No one, Keeling explains, wanted the Great Plains because "we've all seen a lot of African wildlife and when you think of great plains and grasslands you think of the African savannah." The polar episode was in demand ("because it would take you to places you wouldn't get a chance to visit on holiday") and Keeling thought he had nabbed it until he made the mistake of going on holidays. When he returned, the plains were his. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The CW seizes momentum Jan 20, 2007
She promised more new shows next season the network had only two last fall and mentioned pilots by The O.C. creator Josh Schwartz, based on the Gossip Girl book series, and another called Wild at Heart, a family drama about a New York veterinarian who moves to a South African wildlife preserve, where the series would be filmed. And though she declined to specify which current series would be canceled to make room, it's likely that 7th Heaven will not get another reprieve. (USA Today -- Life)
Weekend Guide Dec 28, 2006
"Canada Jay (Gray Jay) Audubon life-size hand-colored print, no. 107 of 435 original prints, through Jan. 15. Daily. BARCO LAW LIBRARY University of Pittsburgh, Law School Building, 4th Fl. Oakland, 412-648-1376. "You Have the Right to Remain Silent and Other Paintings," oil paintings by David Cibie, through Jan. 19. Daily BARN AT FALLINGWATER Route 381, Mill Run/Ohiopyle, 724-329-8501, ext. 1404. "Laurel Highlands Visitors Bureau Annual Photo Contest Exhibition," ends Sun. Daily, weekend by... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
2006 Africa quizWhat Nigeria's oldest student and others in Africa said this year Dec 22, 2006
South African wildlife expert Tony Brooker after death of Australian Steve Irwin. Question 2. (BBC News -- Africa)
Exposing Atrocities, Blogs Give Wildlife Warriors Instant SOS Dec 6, 2006
The Web site provides a platform for conservationists working to protect African wildlife and wildlands under difficult and often dangerous conditions. "We believe that the Internet provides an unprecedented means of bringing the remarkable efforts of African conservationists to the attention of the world," WildlifeDirect's director, Emmanuel de Merode, said. (National Geographic)
Global warming threatens poverty reduction: Kenya Nov 7, 2006
More than a quarter of habitats for African wildlife risked destruction. Negotiators will try to ease disputes over Kyoto -- a plan by 35 rich nations to cut emissions by 5 percent below 1990 levels by 2008-12 -- galvanized by a British report last week warning that inaction could cause a 1930s-style Depression. (Yahoo News -- Poverty)
Savannah comes to Beijing as China hosts new empire Nov 4, 2006
City safari Beijing was festooned with posters of African wildlife in the run-up to the summit, with the main shopping street adorned with wooden animals. Photograph: Jason Lee/Reuters. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
Ready? Set! Shop! Nov 1, 2006
Giraffe keepsake fleece baby blanket -- The Admiral Road's Baby Safari Collection supports the African Wildlife Foundation. Hollywood stars Julia Roberts, Debra Messing and Teri Hatcher's kids own the company's blankets, as seen by thank-you notes on the Web site. (Akron Beacon Journal, OH -- Living)
Elephants Recognize Themselves in Mirrors Oct 31, 2006
The African Wildlife Foundation has more about. More On This Topic. (Forbes)
Hippos Butchered by the Hundreds in Congo Wildlife Park Oct 25, 2006
Hippopotamuses are being butchered by the hundreds inside a Central African wildlife reserve, conservation groups report. An aerial census conducted yesterday put the population in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) at 629. (National Geographic)
Cabela's counts down to Nov. 3 opening Oct 20, 2006
That includes an exhibit of African wildlife. A stream that flows down one side of Conservation Mountain empties into a pond that will feature live fish. (Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, IA)
After-school magic: 'Does Dumbledore really exist?' Oct 14, 2006
Wu switches to pictures of a unicorn and phoenix, cleverly bringing the kids back from serious study of African wildlife to Hogwarts' magic before losing their attention. In other classes, the Slytherins will study ``Potions,'' but it's really basic chemistry. (San Jose Mercury News)
Vasectomies for elephants? Idea prompts debate Oct 11, 2006
But some African wildlife experts and advocates say the vasectomies plan is ill conceived, blaming the problem instead on elephants confined to small parks that do not resemble the natural ecosystem. "When it comes to conservation, we excuse ourselves and deal with the symptoms instead of the causes," said Rudi van Aarde, director of the Conservation Ecology Research Unit at the University of Pretoria in South Africa. (MSNBC -- Technology)
Rwanda: Gorillas survived genocide relatively unscathed Sep 10, 2006
" says Pascal Habimana, our 30-year-old guide. A silverback -- a male old enough that the fur along his spine has turned silvery gray -- reaches for a plant and yawns, showing off his huge vegetarian teeth. A baby climbs onto its mother, riding over this misty, green playground. A young male, trying to look tough, beats his chest and comes a few feet toward us. We click our digital cameras. It has been almost two decades since the movie "Gorillas in the Mist" popularized the mountain gorillas of... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Into Africa: Couple fulfills lifelong dream on safari Sep 7, 2006
"We have supported World Wilde and African Wildlife Foundation for many years. It was good to see firsthand that these organizations are making a difference in preserving Africa's wildlife. Both Alan and Linda agreed: "This trip was truly the fulfillment of a lifetime dream. " ?Marco Island Sun Times 2006 Send your community news, events, story ideas and suggestions to , or call us at 239/394-4050. Copyright ? 1995 - 2006 All Rights Reserved.. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
Dutch Billionaire Conservationist Dies at 65 Aug 23, 2006
AMSTERDAM - A Dutch billionaire who grew his family-owned enterprise into a global giant and later spent millions of euros on nature conservation and African wildlife parks, died on Monday, his company said on Tuesday. Paul Fentener van Vlissingen, who was chief executive of SHV, a Dutch privately-held company active in energy, recycling and retail, died of pancreatic cancer, SHV said in a statement. (Planet Ark, United States)
Hunting for Middle Ground Aug 21, 2006
The terms of that debate were set in February when a think tank, which drew its members from the state-run Kenya Wildlife Service; the East African Wildlife Society, a conservation organization; and landowners including Cole made recommendations to the government ... Ali Kaka, executive director of the East African Wildlife Society and a member of the think tank, says: "Ideally we would live and see wildlife and let it be, but it's not the reality. "If we continue with the attitude that wildlife... (Los Angeles Times)
Artist Finds His Calling Aug 13, 2006
" Nault, 75, asked the artist Saturday morning. "It was something I was just meant to do," said Link, who took nearly 60 years to find his calling. Link, 64, began carving and painting gourds of African wildlife full time in 2001, one year after getting the idea to use them to create art after seeing a couple with gourd birdhouses at the Florida State Fair. The Haines City artist is one of 78 displaying art for sale at the Clearwater Fine Arts Festival at the Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland St.... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
- Kate Humble's battle to save the sea Jul 29, 2006
"I was quite adept at hatching crocodiles and imitating baby ones. That was my introduction to African wildlife - and the point where I realised that wildlife was what I wanted to do.". But, as is the way, it's the modelling people remember. (Guardian Unlimited)
Vulture numbers are cut to the bone Jul 16, 2006
They are phenomenal parents,' says South African wildlife expert Kerry Wolter, in an article in the journal Science. There is one encouraging piece of news. (Guardian Unlimited -- World)
California bottles spark fireworks Jun 30, 2006
The profits from sales of this wine go to local zoos through a partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation. Shopping List. (San Francisco Chronicle)
As Record Numbers of Visitors Pour In, South Africa's Tourism Industry Leads Nation in Post-Apartheid Era As Noted By SA-Venues.com Jun 23, 2006
"Visitors can enjoy African wildlife in a safe, comfortable, and politically stable environment. That's a big plus in the minds of many tourists from Europe and North America," Searle pointed out. SA-Venues. (PR Newswire)
Problems in paradise Jun 12, 2006
" Forced expulsions like the Masai experience were, some said, nothing short of cultural genocide. Others called it a classic taking. But they all consider themselves conservation refugees. Not to be confused with ecological refugees -- people forced to abandon their homelands as a result of unbearable heat, drought, desertification, flooding, disease, or other consequences of climate chaos -- conservation refugees are removed from their lands involuntarily, either forcibly or through a variety... (San Francisco Chronicle)
A stunning African wildlife adventure Apr 19, 2006
Kenya's Masai Mara offers the thrill of the wild and much more. Radu Sigheti / Reuters fileTourists pass in vehicle (background) between a wildebeest herd during the annual wildebeest migration in Kenya's Masai Mara national reserve, 270 km (165 miles) southwest of capital Nairobi, July 28, 2005. (MSNBC -- Travel)
The Odyssey Within, The Color of Wild, Enlightenment and Reflected Consciousness Apr 19, 2006
Spyratos uses rich and heavily layered fluorescent paints and thick oils to recreate the physicality of African wildlife. Enlightenment displays Elena Chirdaris, Ximena Hormaza Delgado, F. Scott Meier, and L. Zarei. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Paradise Lost: Leicester Biologist Sounds Alarm Bell Over Disappearance Of Site Of International Importance Apr 5, 2006
Dr Harper said: "Lake Naivasha was once considered one of the world's top ten sites for birds and a paradise of clear water, with beautiful papyrus and water lily fringes. A haven for African wildlife and a major source of water for the lakeside's quickly growing population, the health of Lake Naivasha is critically important.". Dr Harper said there were three critical reasons for the lakes decline. (Science Daily)
Protecting endangered species helps reduce poverty Mar 22, 2006
Mountain Gorilla conservation contributes to local livelihoods around the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda The International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) is a collaboration of WWF, African Wildlife Foundation and Fauna and Flora International. Partnering to secure the future for people and pandas in the Minshan and Qinling Mountains, China. (EurekAlert!)
Science Out of Africa Feb 8, 2006
Coping with the dangers of African wildlife kept Mark on his toes. His team conducted some of their experiments at an instrument tower in Krugar National Park in South Africa. (FirstScience.com)
For richer, for poorer Feb 7, 2006
Choose your South African wildlife park with care, advises Bruce Elder. SPONSORED LINKS. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Hide-and-seek TVs Feb 7, 2006
Buyers can have their own photos printed on canvas or pick from more than 300 paintings, ranging from African wildlife to country landscapes. All canvases are printed with glicee, a high-end inkjet printer. (Charlotte.com, NC -- Living)
