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No more ‘hiding in the dark’ for poachers entering Kruger National Park .:. Peace Parks Foundation

Kruger National Park, South Africa – A group of three poachers move silently through the bushveld, hidden from the naked eye by the darkness of night. Armed with a rifle and carrying a grim collection of hacking and cutting tools, they have but one goal – to kill yet another one of Africa’s iconic rhinos for its horn. They move quickly, yet with confidence that the vastness of the quiet park will allow them free reign to complete their task undisturbed.

Source: No more ‘hiding in the dark’ for poachers entering Kruger National Park .:. Peace Parks Foundation

16 March 2017Article, Wildlife

Jaw-dropping!

Vervet monkeys serve as a nonhuman primate model for understanding genetic and social behaviors of humans. They have been noted for having human-like characteristics, such as hypertension, anxiety, and social and dependent alcohol use.

12 March 2017Picture of the day, Wildlife

Red dragon

Dragonflies are predators, both in their aquatic larval stage, when they are known as nymphs or naiads, and as adults. Several years of their lives are spent as nymphs living in fresh water; the adults may be on the wing for just a few days or weeks. They are fast, agile fliers, sometimes migrating across oceans, and are often found near water.

10 March 2017Picture of the day, Wildlife