News tagged with african wildlife

Freedom in the swamp: Unearthing the secret history of the great dismal swamp

It's the year 1800. You're a slave in southeast Virginia. You manage to escape. Your freedom is only going to last as long as you can hide. Where do you go?

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created May 16, 2011 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Google Earth aids discovery of early African mammal fossils

A limestone countertop, a practiced eye and Google Earth all played roles in the discovery of a trove of fossils that may shed light on the origins of African wildlife.

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Apr 28, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (6) | comments 0

Malaysia seizes nearly 700 elephant tusks

Malaysian authorities have seized nearly 700 elephant tusks bound for China, an official said, the latest in a series of hauls indicating Malaysia had become a key ivory transit hub.

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 06, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Malaysia seizes million-dollar ivory shipment

Malaysia has seized elephant tusks and ivory handicrafts worth an estimated four million ringgit ($1.3 million) en route from Kenya to Cambodia, a customs official said Tuesday.

Biology / Ecology

created Dec 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0