The Namibian government’s plan to kill 83 elephants and 640 other wild animals to feed them to humans has sparked a fierce international debate. The British High Commissioner to the country is among those who support the idea, while ecologists warn of a “colossal disaster” for Africa’s wildlife. The environment ministry says hunters have been… Read More »
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A common thread of questions arose last week among visitors to Arches National Park in Utah after the collapse of the iconic rock arch known as the “Toilet Bowl” in Lake Powell. Are these arches also at risk of collapsing soon? What are you doing to prevent them from collapsing?… Read More »
Belyruth Ordóñez was an avid hiker. The 30-year-old woman and her family had been hiking trails together in parks around Utah, where they live, for the past few summers. But on Saturday, the heat was too intense and tragedy struck. Temperatures in Utah’s Snow Canyon State Park soared above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and Ordóñez was… Read More »
BADINGILO and BOMA NATIONAL PARKS, South Sudan (AP) — Seen from the air, they undulate across the landscape; A river of wildebeest racing across the vast grasslands of South Sudan in what conservationists say is the world’s largest land mammal migration. Nearly 6 million wildebeest were found in the country’s first comprehensive aerial wildlife survey,… Read More »
The Cape York peninsula is one of the most unique places on earth: Australia’s northern tip boasts untouched wilderness, hosts important First Nations cultural sites and provides a refuge for hundreds of threatened species. This week the Australian and Queensland governments took the important step of nominating parts of the region – Cape York’s “cultural… Read More »
A duo at Inverlonan near the Trossachs National Park The UK is one of the most nature-consuming countries in the world. There are no virgin forests. Its rivers and seas are stinking. Its meadows are like a green desert. What we call ancient woodland, that is, trees planted after 1600, covers only 2.5 percent of… Read More »
Loch Awe, home to Kilchurn Castle, is one of five nominated sites – Getty Despite being home to some of the UK’s most beautiful, dramatic and wild landscapes, Scotland contains Britain’s only two national parks. But that’s about to change. In October 2023, the Scottish government launched the nomination process for a new national park.… Read More »
Readers advised visitors to focus on America’s natural attractions, such as Grand Teton National Park – Getty. Do American holidays live up to the excitement? Last week, writing for Telegraph Travel, James Wong explained how he had ticked off all 50 US states but clearly wasn’t overwhelmed. Their complaints included high prices, unreliable public transport… Read More »
In this country you should now book cottages in Cornwall, Devon, Norfolk and all National Parks during school holidays – Moment RF January is still the month with the most holiday sales. People want to beat the winter blues and cheer up by booking a summer holiday, and tour operators are trying to seduce them… Read More »