1531. Marine Conservation in Action: A Global Responsibility
April 26, 2018
The British nature documentary series, Blue Planet 2, which was produced by the BBC Natural History Unit and narrated by Sir David Attenborough, was 2017’s most watched television programme in the UK. The blockbuster documentary series was sold to more than 30 countries; it not only brought the magn...
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1532. The Kobudai: Meet the Gender Changing Fish
April 26, 2018
The adage about truth being stranger than fiction is never more evident than in nature. Our earth abounds with extraordinary creatures that have developed the abilities to do extraordinary things in their quest for survival in what are often adverse conditions. And, while technology and innovative m...
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1533. Blue Planet 2: The Greatest Show on Earth
April 26, 2018
Sir David Attenborough's documentary masterpiece, Blue Planet 2, is the long awaited follow up to the original 2001 British nature documentary that thrilled wildlife lovers all over the world.This latest series showcases the stunning advances in film technology to capture the secret behaviour of the...
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1534. Dolphin in Disguise: The False Killer Whale
April 26, 2018
For anyone planning to embark on whale and dolphin tours, learning about the different species of cetaceans that may be encountered is an excellent way to prepare. For those visiting regions of tropical or warm temperate oceans, Pseudorca crassidens, the False Killer Whale, is a good place to start....
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1535. Our Aquatic Giants: The Anatomy of a Whale
April 26, 2018
As our largest marine mammals, whales are one of the most fascinating animals on the planet. They are also among the most studied, and research on the world's whale species is now assisting scientists to learn more about things like global warming, marine wildlife migration patterns, oceanography an...
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1536. Amazing Animal Behaviour: The Tool Using Tuskfish
April 26, 2018
That our world's wildlife is both remarkable and highly adaptable is no secret. But what's now only becoming clear with advances in our own technology is the scope of their physical and cognitive abilities. The amazing capabilities of our marine wildlife has recently been in the spotlight with the r...
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1537. Dolphins: The Great Communicators of the Ocean
April 26, 2018
The dolphin's intelligence, agility and playful behaviour continue to endear them to nature lovers the world over. Dolphin tours are among the most popular and sought after of all nature travel experiences, with the intriguing cetacean quite often appearing to be as curious about humans as we are of...
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1538. The Humpback Whale: An Acrobat of the Ocean
April 26, 2018
The Humpback is one of the 11 species of baleen whales, found in virtually all the oceans of the world and migrating to tropical or subtropical waters to breed. As this is a marine animal that spends at least 90% of its time beneath the surface of the water, it's considered an absolute joy and a pri...
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1539. School Trip Ideas: the Top Dinosaur Learning Opportunities in the UK
April 24, 2018
The majority of pupils find discovering the prehistoric world of dinosaurs and fossils to be completely fascinating – and it is easy to see why! Fortunately, you do not have to orga-nise an overseas school trip to reveal this world to your students. There are a number of excellent museum-based tours...
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1540. Accessible Accommodation in the Algarve
April 24, 2018
Portugal is a popular destination for summer holidaymakers in search of that perfect combination of sun, sea and sand, as well as fabulous food and wonderful wine. It is also an excellent choice if you are looking for holidays for disabled travellers.
The Algarve region is located at the so...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
