wildlife
Men due in court for killing Zimbabwe’s Cecil the lion
Environment
July 29, 2015
Men due in court for killing Zimbabwe’s Cecil the lion
Two men were due to appear in a Zimbabwean court on poaching charges Wednesday after a wealthy American dentist killed…
Floods return wildlife to areas of Eastern Desert
Egypt
January 21, 2015
Floods return wildlife to areas of Eastern Desert
Floods are usually known for their destructive forces in urban communities.
After droughts and flood, project aims to preserve Sinai mountain gardens
Environment
March 7, 2013
After droughts and flood, project aims to preserve Sinai mountain gardens
Around St. Catherine’s Monastery, encircled by the high South Sinai mountains, lie hundreds of Bedouin gardens nested in the nearby…
African rhinos targeted by criminals, IUCN reports
Environment
February 27, 2013
African rhinos targeted by criminals, IUCN reports
Illegal killing of African rhinos is on the rise, with at least 745 poached last year and over two a…
Animal rights activists fight the use of wildlife for entertainment
Environment
February 14, 2013
Animal rights activists fight the use of wildlife for entertainment
After actor Mohamed Ramadan publicly announced that he’d purchased a seven-month-old lion cub and kept it in a cage in…
Not just animal pictures: Wildlife in South Sinai
Environment
December 10, 2012
Not just animal pictures: Wildlife in South Sinai
As part of its monthly lecture series to raise awareness about environmental issues, Nature Conservation Egypt, an NGO dedicated to…
Solar energy debate pits environmentalists against themselves
Environment
May 1, 2012
Solar energy debate pits environmentalists against themselves
Solar energy advocates have found a surprising critic in environmentalists, who say that assessments must be made to protect desert…
Traditional farming can save threatened species, study finds
Environment
January 2, 2012
Traditional farming can save threatened species, study finds
Traditional farming methods are crucial for protecting a number of threatened bird species in the developing world, including bustards, cranes,…
Endangered Species: Egypt’s gazelles
Environment
October 21, 2011
Endangered Species: Egypt’s gazelles
This article is part of Al-Masry Al-Youm’s weekly “Endangered Species” series, covering Egypt’s endangered flora and fauna.
“The Other Side of Sinai” pays tribute to wildlife and preservation
Environment
October 4, 2011
“The Other Side of Sinai” pays tribute to wildlife and preservation
Whenever a fancy hotel holds an art exhibition in its lobby, it is normal to be a bit skeptical. But…