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AN OLYMPIC-SIZED TASK FOR WILDLIFE – Express.co.uk (blog)

31. July 2011

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AN OLYMPIC-SIZED TASK FOR WILDLIFE Express.co.uk (blog) Although this works out at a thousandth of the amount being spent on London's Olympic venue, the new sanctuaries will flourish long after memories of the Games have faded. Environment Minister Richard Benyon said: “At a time when the country's economy ...

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Ringo the flamingo causes flap at British airport – msnbc.com

5. July 2011

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Ringo the flamingo causes flap at British airport – msnbc.com

TERMINAL U Ringo the flamingo causes flap at British airport msnbc.com No area wildlife sanctuaries reported a missing bird. Birds sucked into aircraft engines can cause serious damage and crashes, so airports take large bird sightings seriously.

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Flamingo on the loose closes runway at Manchester Airport – TERMINAL U

5. July 2011

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Flamingo on the loose closes runway at Manchester Airport – TERMINAL U

TERMINAL U Flamingo on the loose closes runway at Manchester Airport TERMINAL U A spokesman for Manchester Airport said the incident had not grounded any planes, according to The Manchester Evening News. The airport contacted local wildlife sanctuaries to find out if the flamingo had a home but none of them reported a missing ..

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Scotland could introduce wild animal circus ban – The Independent

13. June 2011

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Scotland could introduce wild animal circus ban The Independent ... and zebras say they are well-treated, but animal welfare organisations – and now a growing ban of celebrity campaigners – say a life of small enclosures and training and travelling mean they should be re-homed to wildlife parks and sanctuaries . ..

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Scott of the Antarctic anniversary to focus on science, not the sideshow – The Guardian

3. June 2011

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Scott of the Antarctic anniversary to focus on science, not the sideshow – The Guardian

The Guardian Scott of the Antarctic anniversary to focus on science, not the sideshow The Guardian Through Peter Scott you get the foundation of the World Wildlife Fund, the bird sanctuaries , the whole 20th century environmental concern that is now a worldwide movement. It is an incredible legacy from the friendship of two men on the ice. ...

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An Elephant in the room: Pinnewala Elephant Ophanage – The Island.lk (subscription)

19. March 2011

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An Elephant in the room: Pinnewala Elephant Ophanage The Island.lk (subscription) In fact, in almost all animal zoos, sanctuaries , and parks in Britain there is no interaction between animals and visitors, mostly in the fear that the animals will no longer be 'wild'. There is a fear of disturbing their 'natural behaviour'. ...

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Akash Ambani?s presence at RIL-BP deal sets biz-world abuzz – Economic Times

23. February 2011

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Akash Ambani?s presence at RIL-BP deal sets biz-world abuzz Economic Times A passionate wildlife photographer , Akash often holidays with the rest of the family at wildlife sanctuaries . But while IPL and shooting in the wild are fine, the family is clear that completing higher education is the priority.

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Wildscreen Festival organised by British Council opens today – Daily Mirror

13. February 2011

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Wildscreen Festival organised by British Council opens today Daily Mirror ... of Wildlife and Conservation in Sri Lanka will also present a series of short documentaries on local flora and fauna including wildlife sanctuaries .

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BTME Harrogate Show Review – Pitchcare (press release)

26. January 2011

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BTME Harrogate Show Review Pitchcare (press release) Syngenta Turf & Landscape Manager, Simon Elsworth, believes golf courses could provide essential sanctuaries for bumblebees and other beneficial insect ...

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Giant pandas find new home in Edinburgh – Herald Scotland

11. January 2011

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Giant pandas find new home in Edinburgh – Herald Scotland

Herald Scotland Giant pandas find new home in Edinburgh Herald Scotland Only three animal sanctuaries in Europe – in Berlin, Madrid, and Vienna – boast giant pandas and it comes as the zoo is facing a series of cuts. ... and more

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