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Infographic: Understanding the rhino wars
When rhinos rebounded from the brink of extinction last century, it was a historic, hard-fought victory for conservationists around the world. But now, within just five years, the global rhino wars have suddenly returned — along with a few 21st-century twists.
Art Nouveau Doors
(Photos uncredited as I collected them on my hard-drive a long time ago!)
After a 16-month gestation period, Kendi delivered her fourth calf Friday, May 4. The healthy male, which has not yet been named, is the ninth white rhino born at Disney’s Animal Kingdom; his mother, 13-year-old, Kendi, was the first. (via zooborns)
Green Jade Flower.
The Jade Vine (Strongylodon macrobotrys) is a native of the tropical forests of the Phillipines. Its flowers are the color of jade, and hang in bunches up to 90 cm long; each clawlike flower is about 7½ cm long. In its native Philippines, the jade vine’s flowers are pollinated by bats.The rare and beautiful green jade flower is distinct for its blue-green petals and navy-purple center.
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Crocodile Tea!
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(c) Toby Allen 2012