Who was Cecil? Cecil was a lion who lived primarily in the Hwange National Park in Matabeleland, North Zimbabwe. He was a major attraction for the park and was well known around the world for his exquisite mane and imposing looks. Cecil was studied and tracked by a research team of the University of Oxford […]
The cruelty of rhino poaching
Rhinoceros poaching is still at crisis levels, according to the South African government. What is rhino poaching? Rhino poaching is when a rhino is killed illegally by poachers Why are the rhinos being poached? Rhinos are poached for their horns, believed to have special qualities for sexual prowess by ignorant Eastern cultures. Rhino poaching has escalated […]
Born to be killed: lion hunting in south Africa
Travel to South Africa is booming, not only for nature lovers. South Africa is also a paradise for hunters – Thousands of hunting tourists from Europe and the USA travel to the region and bring home dead animals instead of photos as souvenirs. Nearly all wild species are available – it’s just a question of […]
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The bloody business behind fur
Minks and raccoons, rabbits, stoats and foxes, sables and squirrels. But also lambs, dogs, cats: at least 70 million animals are bred in the world for their fur. What is the anti-fur campaign? The anti-fur campaign is an organisation to combat the killing of animals. The fur of these animals will be sold at […]
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Excellent dishes at L’Ometto
L’Ometto is located in Strada Calvese 128, Calvi dell’Umbria. This “historic” restaurant is a point of reference for the traditional cuisine of this corner of southern Umbria, but the owners also keep track of the evolution of customers tastes. Their fresh pasta is a form of art, the meats are of the highest quality and […]
