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Cameroon Sets Up Park for Gorillas

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Let's keep our fingers crossed that it provides effective protection. Cameroon, with one of Africa’s highest rates of deforestation, has set up a new national park to protect gorillas, chimpanzees, elephants and a rare type of antelope called bongo. Tags: conservation africa park gorillas endangered species cameroon.

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Bird Deaths in Washington DC Lead to Calls for a Lights Out Program

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.&# The program, which is modeled on those in New York City, Toronto, Boston, Baltimore, and Chicago, would do more than save migratory birds: “the program saves energy, reduces factors leading to climate change, saves money, and reduces light pollution.&# Here’s hoping the lights go out! Get yours today! The proposal from U.S.

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