Articles for author: Sameen David

7 Dark Things About a Virgo

7 Dark Things About a Virgo

You know that friend who can spot a typo from across the room? Or the one who rearranges the dishwasher after you’ve already loaded it? There’s a good chance you’re dealing with . If you’ve ever wondered what lies beneath that perfectly organized exterior, you’re about to discover some shadows that might feel uncomfortably familiar. ...

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Podcast: Weekly Horoscope for March 9-15

Momentum Builds as Jupiter Awakens: AstroTwins’ Insights for March 9-15

The AstroTwins, Ophira and Tali Edut, outline pivotal cosmic shifts in their latest podcast, guiding listeners through the astrological landscape of the coming week. Jupiter Ends Retrograde, Igniting Fresh Energy Jupiter Ends Retrograde, Igniting Fresh Energy (Image Credits: Unsplash) Expansive Jupiter stations direct in Cancer on Tuesday, March 10, after four months in reverse since ...

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Unprecedented Expansion of Protections

Over 85 Nations Approve Sweeping Trade Curbs for Sharks and Rays

Delegates from more than 85 countries forged a landmark agreement at the CITES Conference of the Parties to impose stringent trade controls on dozens of shark and ray species threatened by overexploitation. Unprecedented Expansion of Protections Unprecedented Expansion of Protections (Image Credits: Flickr) The decision marked one of the most comprehensive advances in global shark ...

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The truth about the false narrative of South Africa’s ‘wildlife miracle’

Unmasking South Africa’s ‘Wildlife Miracle’: The Bontebok Reality

South Africa – The bontebok antelope’s journey from near extinction to abundance stands as a cornerstone of the nation’s celebrated wildlife success story, though closer examination exposes a reimagined approach to conservation. A Dramatic Population Rebound A Dramatic Population Rebound (Image Credits: Unsplash) Conservationists point to the bontebok as proof of effective strategies. In the ...

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Antarctic krill sustainability label questioned

Conservationists Challenge MSC Recertification of Antarctic Krill Fishery

Antarctica – Environmental organizations have filed formal objections to the Marine Stewardship Council’s draft recommendation to renew sustainability certification for krill fishing in the Southern Ocean, raising alarms over ecosystem risks and management lapses. A Foundation of the Southern Ocean Food Web A Foundation of the Southern Ocean Food Web (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) Antarctic krill ...

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Indonesian communities try to reclaim lands following company permit revocations

North Sumatra Tribes Push to Reclaim Customary Lands After Pulpwood Permit Revocation

Medan, Indonesia – Indigenous communities in North Sumatra province have renewed their push to regain ancestral territories long overshadowed by a major pulpwood operation. A Legacy of Land Disputes Unfolds A Legacy of Land Disputes Unfolds (Image Credits: Imgs.mongabay.com) PT Toba Pulp Lestari held a vast concession spanning 167,927 hectares since the 1980s, sparking enduring ...

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Sharks aren’t always spooked by orcas

White Sharks Abandon Neptune Islands for Reasons Beyond Orcas

Neptune Islands, South Australia – Great white sharks frequently vacated a key habitat over more than a decade, yet researchers determined that killer whales triggered only one of those prolonged absences. Orcas Target Shark Livers in Dramatic Encounters Orcas Target Shark Livers in Dramatic Encounters (Image Credits: Flickr) Killer whales prey on white sharks by ...