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Trials to vaccinate wild apes due to start next month
March 26, 2011
During the last two decades scientists say the Ebola virus has killed around one-third of the world’s gorillas and tens of thousands of chimpanzees. In the next decade they predict that the death toll may rise to half of the world’s gorilla population. One American scientist from California wants to protect these endangered primates by vaccinating […]
Posted in: A new beginning.....
Pass the salt
March 22, 2011
Today I have the hangover from hell. I took Luton boy out to celebrate his birthday yesterday and after several afternoon pints we were joined by my dear friend from Ireland, Mr D, who just happened to be in London. Why is it always the impromptu meet-ups that get you into trouble? I used to […]
Posted in: Protect our rainforests
Researchers create a road map for African sanctuaries
March 19, 2011
The influx of chimpanzees being taken in by African sanctuaries and rescue centres shows no sign of letting up. Despite the tireless efforts of conservationists and scientists to safeguard these apes in the wild, many new arrivals share a common bond, they are the by-products of either the illegal bushmeat trade or pet trade. Adult […]
Posted in: Captivity
Modern Art
March 18, 2011
Isn’t it incredible how modern art has the ability to polarise opinion? I recently visited Tate Modern on the Southbank with my friend, single-mum, who wanted to see the latest exhibition by the Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco (pronounced or-ross-co). I’m always interested in artwork that challenges me to think about the meaning behind it; or […]
Posted in: Protect our rainforests
Under my umbrella ella ella….video helps to fuel pet trade
March 16, 2011
All this week the Northerner has complained about how expensive dental treatment is in this country. He’s gone to several surgeries and one troublesome tooth could cost him as much as £1,700 to have treatment on. Price aside, none of us, myself included like going to the dentist. Maybe it’s the preempted fear of pain […]
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Woman smuggles monkey into court in her bra
March 13, 2011
Padding your bra is nothing new, if you’re a flat-chested woman. There’s plenty of options how to turn your modest assets into something a little more ample. The market is saturated with push-up bras; variations on The “Wonder”bra; and chicken fillets (silicone breast enhancers, for any men wonder what the hell I’m talking about). But […]
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On your bike – cinema comes to remote Ugandan villages
March 12, 2011
This week I was mortified to see just how much my electric bill has gone up. It’s a utility I know I can’t live without, but it makes me so cross that certain companies are hiking up their prices even when they’ve earned a bumper profit in the recession. Electricity is something I think we […]
Posted in: A new beginning.....
People age the same as non-human primates
March 11, 2011
Like most women I spend far too much money on cosmetics and beauty products. I’m a sucker for anything that tells me it will stave off the ageing process that little bit longer. But the reality is no matter how much jojoba; aloe vera; goji and acai berries there are in my face cream, ageing […]
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Chimpanzees can develop AIDS
March 9, 2011
As I spend more time learning about research carried out in the scientific world, I realise there are a wealth of stories that just never manage to penetrate the mainstream media. The attitude of so many news editors is surprising blinkered and aloof, as I found out last year when I tried to pitch my […]
Posted in: would you believe?!
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