Video: Fire Tornado

India: Leopard Poaching

The link below is to an article that reports on Leopard poaching in India.

For more visit:
http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/28/14139910-four-leopards-a-week-being-killed-in-india-for-skins-experts-estimate

Australia: We Have Mining Issues

The link below is to an article that reports on plans for a mega mine in Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/sep/18/mega-mine-australia-global-emissions

Australia: Fire tornado

The link below is to a short article with a photo of a ‘fire tornado,’ which was captured near Alice Springs in Australia.

For more visit:
http://boingboing.net/2012/09/18/181669.html

Western Australia: Shark Cull

The link below is to an article reporting on a planned shark cull in Western Australia, Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/shark-cull-planned-for-popular-wa-beaches.htm

Article: Devil’s Ark

The link below is to an article reporting on the breeding success with Tasmanian Devils at Devil’s Ark in the Barrington Tops, NSW, Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/40-tasmanian-devil-babies-boost-insurance-population.htm

Democratic Republic of Congo: Upemba National Park

The link below is to an article reporting on a very exciting project – the rehabilitation of the Upemba National Park in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0919-hance-deverell-upemba-interview.html

Article: Coral Reefs Appear Doomed

The link below is to an article reporting on coral reefs and climate change.

For more visit:
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/09/16/coral-climate-idUSL5E8KE4HE20120916

Article: Giant Panda & Pregnancy

The link below is to an article that reports on Giant Pandas and why it is so difficult for them to become pregnant.

For more visit:
http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/142866

Fiji: Village Relocated Because of Climate Change

The link below is to an article reporting on the relocation of the village of Vunidogoloa in Fiji because of rising sea levels.

For more visit:
http://www.salon.com/2012/09/19/first_village_relocated_due_to_climate_change/