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fromIndependent
5 days ago

'It's not about ticking off the Big Five' - Booking a safari this year? Here's how to make sure it's ethical

Demand for safari holidays is growing, so how can you do it without harming animals, people or the landscape? Last summer, images were shared of a scene in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park - a large group of jeeps and dozens of tourists standing outside taking pictures of 'The Great Migration' and blocking wildebeests' traditional crossing point. Jeep traffic jams have also been widely reported in other parks, including Sri Lanka's Yala, known for its high density of leopards.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

'Stop flying over our homes' - Dublin 15 residents push back against drones

Drone food deliveries in Dublin 15 produce frequent flights that cause noise, privacy and wildlife disturbance, prompting council enforcement and local complaints.
Environment
fromIndependent
5 months ago

When nature tourists go wild: 'He had smuggled a penguin back to the ship in his backpack'

Increasing close-contact wildlife tourism brings more human-animal encounters, often causing disturbance and potential harm to vulnerable species.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months ago

Pet dogs have extensive and multifarious' impact on environment, new research finds

The environmental impact of pet dogs is more significant than previously recognized, affecting wildlife and contributing to pollution and carbon emissions.
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