30.04.09

Cute Gorilla saved in the Congo

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Words: Isla Harvey 

A DISTRESSED baby gorilla was rescued from wildlife smugglers in a
bust at a Congo airport on Sunday (26.04.09).

The Congolese Wildlife Authority seized the gorilla from smugglers
following a dangerous 3-month undercover investigation to expose an
international wildlife smuggling ring.

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30.04.09

Amazing Cave Discovery

200 metre high cave discovered

Words: Jack Fletcher
Pictures: BARCROFT MEDIA/JOINT-BRITISH VIETNAMESE CAVING EXPEDITION 2009

A British caving team believe they have discovered the world’s largest
cave passage in the heart of the Vietnamese jungle.

Measuring 200 metres in height and 150 metres in width the new cave,
called Hang Son Doong (Mountain River Cave), it is believed to be
almost twice the size of the current record holder.

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29.04.09

Lions of the Masai Mara

 

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By Jack Fletcher

On a lazy afternoon in the Masai Mara Nature Reserve, southern Kenya, three lion cubs are roused from their siesta.  Spotting something in the grass, the inquisitive trio move in for a closer look.

Captured by a remote camera disguised with elephant dung and grass, these intimate images give a unique insight in to the life of a jungle king.

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29.04.09

Piglet and Rabbit fall in love

Bunny Loves Piglet

A giant white rabbit in Devon has become best mates with a mini pig.

The unlikely couple have become firm friends at the Pennywell Farm in
Buckfastleigh, Devon and spend all their time together.

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