Articles for author: Sameen David

Sameen David

Animals dying in Kenya as drought conditions leave many hungry

Severe Drought Ravages Kenya’s Northeast: Livestock Perish as Hunger Threatens Millions

Northeastern Kenya endured one of its most punishing dry spells recently, with failed rainy seasons leaving pastoralists desperate and their herds starving. Livestock Losses Signal Imminent Human Catastrophe Livestock Losses Signal Imminent Human Catastrophe (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Emaciated cattle and goats collapsed across arid landscapes near the Somali border, marking the onset of a broader ...

11 Ways Dinosaurs Adapted to Survive Earth's Most Extreme Environments

11 Ways Dinosaurs Adapted to Survive Earth’s Most Extreme Environments

Think you know dinosaurs? Sure, you’ve probably imagined them stomping through steamy swamps and lush jungles. The truth is far more remarkable. These ancient creatures were master survivors who conquered environments that would make most modern animals surrender. From frozen polar wastelands to blistering deserts, dinosaurs found ways to thrive where you’d least expect them. ...

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Q&A: Why are crocodiles stealing Floridian Jet Skis?

Jet Ski Buccaneers: Florida Crocodiles Adapt to Urban Waters

South Florida – American crocodiles perch atop unattended personal watercraft in residential canals, blending ancient survival instincts with modern recreation. Unlikely Stowaways Spark Concern Unlikely Stowaways Spark Concern (Image Credits: Flickr) Residents in Miami and Broward County returned to their docks one day to find massive reptiles straddling their Sea-Doos. These encounters, captured in photos ...

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Community complaints in limbo as Socfin cuts ties with Earthworm Foundation

Socfin Ends Long-Standing Partnership with Earthworm Foundation Amid Lingering Community Grievances

Multinational agribusiness Socfin recently terminated its eight-year collaboration with sustainability consultancy Earthworm Foundation, raising concerns over the fate of unresolved complaints from communities near its plantations. A Partnership Born from Controversy A Partnership Born from Controversy (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) In 2017, Socfin faced widespread allegations of human rights abuses and environmental damage at its operations ...

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Unidentified oil washes up on South African beaches

Mystery Oil Deposits Threaten South Africa’s Iconic Southeast Beaches

South Africa’s southeast coast – Congealed oil started appearing on beaches from George to Durban beginning January 22, igniting worries over an unseen pollution source spanning roughly 1,200 kilometers. Alarming Spread Prompts Immediate Beach Closures Alarming Spread Prompts Immediate Beach Closures (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Reports surfaced rapidly after the initial sighting at uMdloti beach, with ...