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International Biodiversity Day – 22 May
By Stuart Buchanan / 22 May 2013
The United Nations has declared today International Biodiversity Day, to highlight the importance of sustaining the Earth’s delicate and intricately-linked ecosystems – which are often under threat from human development.
Thoughts on the importance of storytelling
By Jenn Poniatowski / 16 May 2013
My husband went to Cape Town, South Africa, last fall for an event called the “International Aquarium Congress (IAC)”, which happens every four years. This most recent meeting’s theme was about inspiring change through sharing stories and experiences…
Your Meat-Free Monday inspiration
13 May 2013
By giving up meat for one day each week, you can save money, reduce your environmental impact and live a healthier life.
Animal Keepers Association of Africa conference 2013
By Two Oceans Aquarium / 9 May 2013
The Animal Keepers Association of Africa (AKAA) held its annual conference from 18 to 20 March 2013. The theme was “Animal behaviour”. AKAA is made up of very special people in Africa who have chosen to follow the career path of animal care and behaviour – or, as they informally refer to themselves, “Keepers”. They devotedly look after a wide array of animals in facilities all over the continent.
Windmills, whales and wind turbines
By Helen Lockhart / 7 May 2013
I love windmills. Whenever I go to the Karoo I spend hours watching and photographing them, from every angle and at different times of the day, seeing how they capture the light.
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