Wildlife conservation projects do more harm than good, says expert

New book claims western-style schemes to protect animals damage the environment and criminalise local people Ecotourism and western-style conservation projects are harming wildlife, damaging the environment, and displacing and criminalising local people, according to a controversial new book. The pristine beaches and wildlife tours demanded by overseas tourists has led to developments that do ...

Most Panda Habitat Is Outside Nature Reserves According To Joint MSU-Chinese Research

Though much effort and many resources have been expended to protect the endangered giant panda, research by an international team of scientists shows that much suitable panda habitat is outside the nature reserves and areas where the panda is reported to live."This research can help the Chinese government and international non-governmental organizations develop comprehensive strategic plans ...

Most panda habitat is outside nature reserves, according to joint US-China research

Though much effort and many resources have been expended to protect the endangered giant panda, research by an international team of scientists shows that much suitable panda habitat is outside the nature reserves and areas where the panda is reported to live.

Panda habitat subject of U.S.-China study

EAST LANSING, Mich., July 28 (UPI) -- Much of China's suitable panda habitat is outside established nature reserves and areas where wild pandas are reported to live, researchers say. People's Republic of China - China - Nature reserve - Biology - Giant Panda

One deer still on the loose

ONE of the sambar deer from the Night Safari, which escaped with five others, is still on the loose. A total of six deer were found missing from their enclosure on Wednesday when a tree fell on the fence and five have been found near the vicinity on Thursday morning.