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Congo Rebels Claim They Are Protecting the Gorillas
This New York Times article doesn't have much new to report. France began circulating a draft resolution on Monday that would temporarily authorize an additional 3,085 troops and police officers for the peacekeeping mission in the Congo to protect civilians in the eastern part of the country. Tags: virunga war congo gorillas
Critter News
- Monday, November 17, 2008
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Sydney Morning Herald Spotlights Mountain Gorillas
Good long article in the Sydney Morning Herald about the mountain gorillas in Virunga. Tags: virunga congo gorillas endangered species
Critter News
- Tuesday, January 6, 2009
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Baby Gorilla Rescued from Smugglers
There has unfortunately been an increase in smuggling attempts in the Congo. Here is an article about it. Tags: wildlife crime smuggling trafficking congo gorillas endangered species A baby lowland gorilla was rescued from smugglers on Sunday, April 24. And here is a video about the bust and arrests.
Critter News
- Monday, May 4, 2009
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From Today's New York Times
To the Editor: Re “ Ebola Imperils Gorilla Species in Congo Republic ” (news article, Dec. In 2003, I was in the sanctuary described in your article and collected samples from those dead animals. Historically, these diseases have been studied only when they affect human populations or domestic animals. William B.
Animal Ethics
- Tuesday, December 12, 2006
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Let’s Catch Up!
This NYTimes.com article about the treatment of aging horses that have been used for racing is a great read. As for our human animal counterparts, one of the stories that really got my attention this summer was about the pervasiveness and brutality of rape in Congo. The LA Times wrote up a good review of it if you want to read more.
Creature Talk
- Thursday, September 17, 2009