The world watches in horror, as the Ebola virus outbreak in West Africa takes on ever bigger proportions. A statement made by World Health Organization representatives and relayed by CNN and other major media outlets on Thursday says “drastic action is needed” to keep the epidemic under control. The global organization in question has already sent over several expert teams, whose mission is to … [Read more...]
Threat Of Extinction For West Africa’s Lion Population
The African lion is facing the extinction across the entire West African region. According to a six-year survey covering 11 countries by the big cat conservation organization, Panthera, West Africa is now left with only 250 adult lions. These lions used to range incessantly from Senegal to Nigeria once. “When we set out in 2006 to survey all the lions of West Africa, the best reports … [Read more...]