Pablo Escobar’s hippos: A growing problem
By William Kremer BBC World Service A herd of hippopotamuses once owned by the late Colombian drug baron Pablo Escobar has been taking over the countryside near his former ranch – and no-one quite knows what to do with them….
Unique underwater world discovered in Pitcairn Islands
By Damian Carrington From The Guardian Expedition reveals 80 new species of fish, coral and algae in the pristine waters of British overseas territory in the Pacific Ocean An expedition has revealed the unique underwater treasures of the Pitcairn Islands….
Colossal peat bog discovered in Congo
By Rebecca Morelle Science correspondent, BBC News A vast peatland has been discovered in a remote part of Congo-Brazzaville. The bog covers an area the size of England and is thought to contain billions of tonnes of peat. Scientists say…
U.S. Pledges no new land mines, but existing devices remain a threat
By Colin Daileda From Mashable The United States government doesn’t want to destroy its land mines just yet, and the reason comes down to this: Mines can be useful. On Friday, during a conference in Maputo, Mozambique, U.S. officials announced…
Iran tries to save Asiatic cheetah from extinction
Tehran, Iran Iran is rushing to try to save one of the world’s critically endangered species, the Asiatic cheetah, and bring it back from the verge of extinction in its last remaining refuge. The Asiatic cheetah, an equally fast cousin…
A helpful tool for waste management document says Cayman minister
For the convenience of the public, the Ministry of Health has today released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document to supplement the Strategic Outline Case for the Cayman Islands Integrated Solid Waste Management System, which it published last month. Officials…
Texas State Aquarium announces $50 million expansion
By Krista M. Torralva From Caller Times Corpus Christie CORPUS CHRISTI – Experiencing the clear waters of the Caribbean will become a lot easier in Corpus Christi — so easy, a cruise ship isn’t necessary. Texas State Aquarium officials announced…
Aggressive trap-jaw ants from South America invade Gulf Coast
By Megan Gannon, News Editor For Livescience From Mashable An aggressive type of trap-jaw ant with a mighty bite is gaining ground in the U.S. southeast, new research finds. The species, Odontomachus haematodus, is native to South America, but it…
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GAA alive and kicking in the Caribbean [Cayman to be exact] From bula.ie Over 100 men and women took part in a Gaelic Football tournament in the Cayman Islands at the weekend [21/22] Sports reporter Jerome Quinn visited in the…
Over-fishing for conservation in the Cayman Islands
GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands (June 25, 2014) – Comfort Suites Grand Cayman, which is franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is working to help preserve the Cayman Islands waters of invasive…
