Tag: Wildlife
Ecocéan, the Montpellier company that restores biodiversity in French ports
Repairing what man has destroyed, at least in part, is the bet launched by the Montpellier company Ecocéan. Its field of action: the ports. Thanks to several innovative processes, Ecocéan…
Biodiversity Heroes
Wherever humans develop their activities, animals must deal with changes in their environment. To avoid that species disappear and the biodiversity is impoverished, volunteers carry out actions to protect animals…
“The Odyssey of the Ants”, by Audrey Dussutour and Antoine Wystrach
The French Book of the week is interested in a much more varied world than we think: that of ants. It is the result of years of study by two…
Animal squatters – It’s in your nature
Birds, insects, crustaceans… A brief overview of these animals which sometimes prefer to live with others, particularly followers of brood parasitism. Their song announces the spring. Arrived in France not…
Geolocation and hunting, a guarantee of security?
Last February a hunter accidentally killed a walker. The accident reopened the debate on a possible ban on hunting on Saturdays and the creation of a mobile application to geo-locate…
World Bank bond issue to save South Africa’s rhinos
Appealing to investors to save the black rhinos is the idea of the World Bank which will issue, on March 31, a loan of 150 million dollars in “Rhino Bonds”.…
Starring: a movie heroine cow
“Legends never die”: this applies to Marylin Monroe, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson or Vedette… Vedette is the apt name of a true cinema heroine. And this heroine is a venerable…
In Sri Lanka, the country’s most revered elephant has died
The 68-year-old pachyderm called Nadugamuwa Raja held a central place in the country’s Buddhist tradition. He even had an elite unit to protect him. The authorities pay tribute to him.…
Biography | David Bittner – Biologist and wildlife photographer specializing in bears
With his sympathetic humour, David Bittner inspires a wide audience. Since his successful roadshow with renowned event organizer Explora, for the best multimedia travel and adventure shows in Switzerland, in…
Valentine’s Day: Are Animals Loyal?
On Valentine’s Day, every February 14, loving couples kiss each other and swear fidelity to each other. And the other animals? Are they kissing? Are they loyal and monogamous? Loyalty…