3371. How the Jaguar Has Adapted for Survival
September 09, 2016
Panthera onca, the Jaguar, is one of the most compelling of all the big cats; however, its extreme stealth and solitary nature also makes it the one we know least about. While fossil evidence dates Panthera back some three million years (and Panthera onca to around 510,000 years), this beautiful ani...
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3372. Where to See Big Cats in the Wild
September 09, 2016
The species that make up the Panthera genus of the felidae family – aka the "big cats" - have enthralled and fascinated human civilisation since ancient times. The power, beauty and indomitable spirit of the Lion, Tiger, Leopard and Jaguar garner respect, awe and fear, and the opportunity to see the...
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3373. In Search of the Jaguar in South America
September 09, 2016
For wildlife lovers hoping to experience a sighting of the magnificent spotted big cat, Jaguar holidays to the world's largest tropical wetland in the Brazilian Pantanal region are, without a doubt, the best option. This vast, biodiverse area is home to the densest population of the animal in the wo...
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3374. Not Just Jaguars - The Birdlife of the Pantanal
September 09, 2016
The vast South American tropical wetland region of the Brazilian Pantanal, in the western state of Mato Grosso (extending into parts of Bolivia and Paraguay), is renowned for its extreme bio diversity and the incredible amount of wildlife it supports. Home to one of the highest concentrations of w...
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3375. Exploring the Parnaíba Headwaters National Park
September 09, 2016
For adventurous nature lovers, the 1.8 million-acre Parnaíba Headwaters National Park, in Brazil, is an aspirational destination. The diverse habitat of this massive park is home to an abundance of wildlife, including the endangered Maned Wolf, the Bearded Capuchin Monkey and the beautiful Hyacinth ...
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3376. Encountering South America's Big Five
September 09, 2016
For wildlife lovers, each continent has a particular list of 'big five' species. For example, in Africa it's the Lion, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Leopard and Rhinoceros; in North America it's the Moose, Grizzly Bear, Grey Wolf, Bison and Polar Bear; and in the lush habitats of South America, th...
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3377. New Training Incentives for Haulage Companies
September 09, 2016
Almost all haulage companies will have experienced difficulties in recruiting personnel.
If we’re being honest, many will also have shied away from recruiting younger and less experienced people.
Given staff shortages in many areas, why does this disconnect in approach arise? ...
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3378. The Channel Tunnel is Helping Haulage Companies
September 09, 2016
For haulage companies, the Channel Tunnel was a long time coming.
Believe it or not, the first plans were drawn up in 1802 – nearly 220 years ago. Work actually started, in an amateurish fashion, in the late 19th century and then was stopped.
Fast forward another century and work thi...
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3379. The IRTE Conference Benefits Haulage Companies
September 09, 2016
It’s true that the leadership levels within most haulage companies are under stress. As a result, people operating in a leadership capacity aren’t known for having lots of spare time on their hands.
There is a ‘nose to the grindstone’ culture that can spring up as a result and the “I’m too...
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3380. Figures Show Increased Haulage Work Efficiency
September 09, 2016
Most people involved in haulage work will take some pride in the RHA report, in response to ‘good news’ figures from the Department for Transport, which clearly indicates that the industry is getting more efficient.
Good News
The figures are certainly impressive.
They’re a li...
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Author: Laura Jeeves
