From the Gobi Desert to Folly Farm in Kilgetty, James the Bactrian Camel has found a new home in Wales...
Camel comes to Wales
15/6/2007
"James the Bactrian camel has settled down in Pembrokeshire after life in the Gobi Desert.
He is the latest arrival at Folly Farm, Kilgetty, which attracts over 340,000 visitors a year.
Bactrian camels can live for up to 40 years so at only two James has a long life ahead of him. Being a Bactrian camel James has two humps that store fat meaning he can survive without food or water for up to three days.
His usual habitat is the Gobi Desert and steppes of Asia but the environment at Folly Farm suits him perfectly as he is extremely well adapted for living in Pembrokeshire, coping well with both hot and cold environments.
Chris Ebsworth at Folly Farm says, "James is a welcome addition at Folly, where we are already home to a number of wonderful species, some are on our endangered animals programme which is our on-going commitment to conservation."
to read the full article: http://www.newswales.co.uk/?section=Tourism&F=1&id=11600
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Carnivore Conservation
As more of the world's carnivores become endangered species a conservation center in Ohio, (www.thewilds.org.), is taking action in the new building of a $5million project for a Carnivore Conservation Center. at the new center visitors will be able be educated about different species such as cheetah's and dholes...
In a recent article;
Meaty addition at Wilds
Two-story building, mid-sized carnivores like cheetahs, wild dogs from Asia and Africa part of $5 million project
By Bob Downing
Beacon journal staff writer
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/living/17314559.htm
CUMBERLAND - There's something new at The Wilds.
The wild animal/conservation facility is opening a new venue in east-central Ohio: the $5 million Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center. That's where visitors will be able to see and learn about cheetahs, African wild dogs and dholes.
Dholes are Asian wild dogs. They are the so-called red dogs of The Jungle Book.
The Wilds will become the second facility in the United States and the third in North America to house dholes. Dhole numbers have plummeted in Asia due to loss of habitat, persecution as a pest and vermin and dog-related illnesses.
The new center, scheduled to open early this month, covers 60 acres and includes 22 enclosures ranging in size from one to three acres with special fencing to keep the predators in.
A two-story building will house offices, a veterinary clinic and a public viewing deck. Elevated walkways will connect the main building to viewing overlooks and a central park area.
The facility was built with $1 million in state money and $600,000 in federal funds.
The center is the first major animal addition in years to The Wilds, a refocused operation that defies easy description. It is part Noah's Ark for endangered species, part drive-through zoo, part animal breeding farm, part scientific research facility and part tourist attraction.
Its mission is conservation and research but it needs tourism to survive. It has been called the conservation center for the 21st century and tries to showcase its work, not exhibits.
The Wilds was nearly forced to close in 2001 and 2002 due to financial problems. But it was reorganized and is doing well.
The facility also offers workshops and classes and other activities including bird and butterfly watching, mountain biking and fly fishing.
Officially known as the International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals, The Wilds is only two hours from Akron and makes a pretty cool one-day trip for families. Located between Zanesville and Cambridge, about 70 miles east of Columbus, it is expecting 70,000 visitors this year, said director Evan S. Blumer
To read the full artcile:http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/living/17314559.htm
In a recent article;
Meaty addition at Wilds
Two-story building, mid-sized carnivores like cheetahs, wild dogs from Asia and Africa part of $5 million project
By Bob Downing
Beacon journal staff writer
http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/living/17314559.htm
CUMBERLAND - There's something new at The Wilds.
The wild animal/conservation facility is opening a new venue in east-central Ohio: the $5 million Mid-Sized Carnivore Conservation Center. That's where visitors will be able to see and learn about cheetahs, African wild dogs and dholes.
Dholes are Asian wild dogs. They are the so-called red dogs of The Jungle Book.
The Wilds will become the second facility in the United States and the third in North America to house dholes. Dhole numbers have plummeted in Asia due to loss of habitat, persecution as a pest and vermin and dog-related illnesses.
The new center, scheduled to open early this month, covers 60 acres and includes 22 enclosures ranging in size from one to three acres with special fencing to keep the predators in.
A two-story building will house offices, a veterinary clinic and a public viewing deck. Elevated walkways will connect the main building to viewing overlooks and a central park area.
The facility was built with $1 million in state money and $600,000 in federal funds.
The center is the first major animal addition in years to The Wilds, a refocused operation that defies easy description. It is part Noah's Ark for endangered species, part drive-through zoo, part animal breeding farm, part scientific research facility and part tourist attraction.
Its mission is conservation and research but it needs tourism to survive. It has been called the conservation center for the 21st century and tries to showcase its work, not exhibits.
The Wilds was nearly forced to close in 2001 and 2002 due to financial problems. But it was reorganized and is doing well.
The facility also offers workshops and classes and other activities including bird and butterfly watching, mountain biking and fly fishing.
Officially known as the International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals, The Wilds is only two hours from Akron and makes a pretty cool one-day trip for families. Located between Zanesville and Cambridge, about 70 miles east of Columbus, it is expecting 70,000 visitors this year, said director Evan S. Blumer
To read the full artcile:http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/living/17314559.htm
Friday, June 01, 2007
Seahorses By Delma Island
Seahore Larva has been found off the coast of Delma Island. The larva was found during research being condcuted on the reprodcutive habits of fish in the area.It is also in effort to protect Abu Dhabi's Marine Envrionment...
From a Recent Article;
Seahorse larva collected off Delma Island
Staff Report
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/05/25/10127678.html
"Abu Dhabi: Specimens of a seahorse larva have been found in the waters northeast of Delma Island.
It was found and collected by experts of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi's Marine Environment Research Centre.
The seahorse larva was collected as part of a programme investigating the reproductive habitats of fish in Abu Dhabi waters. It is part of a scheme to help protect areas of fish spawning.
About 35 species of seahorses are found around the world, while at least three species are seen in the Arabian Gulf. Seahorses can change colour to match their background and, much like humans, are generally monogamous
The male and female, in monogamous pairs, will greet one another with courtship displays in the morning and sometimes in the evening to reinforce their pair bond. They spend the rest of the day separate from each other hunting for food. Evidence gathered so far suggests that when seahorses stick with a partner for a while they get better at reproducing.
Seahorses are also notable for being the only species in the world in which males become pregnant.
The males not only take charge of the eggs, they also provide oxygen through a capillary network in the pouch, and they also transfer nutrients. They also control the pouch environment so that it changes during the pregnancy to become more like salt water."
To Read the Full artcile: http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/05/25/10127678.html
From a Recent Article;
Seahorse larva collected off Delma Island
Staff Report
http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/05/25/10127678.html
"Abu Dhabi: Specimens of a seahorse larva have been found in the waters northeast of Delma Island.
It was found and collected by experts of the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi's Marine Environment Research Centre.
The seahorse larva was collected as part of a programme investigating the reproductive habitats of fish in Abu Dhabi waters. It is part of a scheme to help protect areas of fish spawning.
About 35 species of seahorses are found around the world, while at least three species are seen in the Arabian Gulf. Seahorses can change colour to match their background and, much like humans, are generally monogamous
The male and female, in monogamous pairs, will greet one another with courtship displays in the morning and sometimes in the evening to reinforce their pair bond. They spend the rest of the day separate from each other hunting for food. Evidence gathered so far suggests that when seahorses stick with a partner for a while they get better at reproducing.
Seahorses are also notable for being the only species in the world in which males become pregnant.
The males not only take charge of the eggs, they also provide oxygen through a capillary network in the pouch, and they also transfer nutrients. They also control the pouch environment so that it changes during the pregnancy to become more like salt water."
To Read the Full artcile: http://archive.gulfnews.com/articles/07/05/25/10127678.html
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