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Haoe Fire in Nantahala National Forest reaches 500 acres, 0% contained; some trails closed
The Haoe Fire, which is burning in the Nantahala National Forest, has spread to approximately 500 acres and 0% containment.
Gorillas in Congo's Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park scratch the ground for truffles, not for insects as long assumed
A recently published paper reveals that soil scratching by gorillas in Congo's Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park is a foraging ...
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America’s Largest Blackwater Swamp Is Home to an Estimated 15,000 Alligators—and It May Be the Next UNESCO World Heritage Site
Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp is home to endangered species. Here's what to know before planning a visit to the wildlife refuge.
At least 50 hippos die from anthrax in Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of Congo
At least 50 hippopotamuses died from anthrax poisoning in Virunga National Park, the oldest African national park located in ...
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UNESCO’s BIOCOM programme empowers youth to protect natural resources in Madagascar’s national parks
Madagascar is home to stunning forest ecosystems – many of which are threatened by human activities. UNESCO’s vocational ...