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A Brief History of African Nations at the Olympic Winter Games
Since 1984 at least one African nation has competed at each subsequent winter Olympics.
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The Cheapest Way to ‘Own' a Superyacht? Buy an Apartment on One
Residential superyachts sell onboard apartments to owners who want top-of-the-line amenities without the hassle of boat maintenance and staffing.
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Tiny, Tiny, Tiny, Tiny, Tiny Chameleon
Scientists says they have discovered a chameleon the size of a sunflower seed.
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Mica Mined By Child Laborers in Madagascar Ends Up in US Products
A mineral used in electronics, automotive and even in cosmetics to add sparkle to makeup is being mined in Madagascar by an underground army of child laborers, NBC News reports. Mica is mined by hand in a cluster of sites in Madagascar, an island nation of 25.5 million people located off the southeast coast of Africa. NBC News traveled more...
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Nickelodeon Universe, Largest Indoor Theme Park in Western Hemisphere, Set to Open at New Jersey's American Dream Mall This Week
Hope you’ve got some cash on hand — especially if you’ve got young kids.
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Pope in Madagascar Insists: ‘Poverty Is Not Inevitable'
Pope Francis insisted Sunday that poverty isn’t inevitable and that the poor deserve the dignity of work as he visited a rock quarry in Madagascar where hundreds of people toil rather than scavenge in the capital’s biggest dump. Francis appealed for new development strategies to fight global poverty as he visited the Akamasoa project, or “City of Friendship,” which soars...
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Mexican Restaurant Serves Tarantula Tacos, And Other ‘Exotic Foods'
In Mexico City, a restaurant serving dishes advertised as pre-Hispanic and exotic offers diners “tarantula tacos” and “cockroaches of Madagascar.”
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Museum Realizes Collection's Rare Elephant Bird Egg is Real
A Buffalo museum has made a rare discovery within its own collection: a fully intact egg from the extinct elephant bird that until now, was thought to be fake.
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10,000 Critically Endangered Tortoises Found Crammed and Dying in Madagascar Home
More than 10,000 critically endangered radiated tortoises were found in a Madagascar home as part of what’s believed to be an illegal pet trade.
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Kristen Bell Narrates Cuddly IMAX Documentary ‘Pandas'
Anyone who has seen Kristen Bell break down in (happy) hysterics over a sloth knows the actress’ affinity for animals, especially those of the cute and cuddly variety. So when the people behind the new IMAX original film “Pandas” asked “The Good Place” star if she would consider narrating the documentary, it was a no-brainer.
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Why Give Flowers When You Can ‘Adopt' a Red Panda or Name a Roach This Valentine's Day
Zoos across the country are making gift giving a wild experience this Valentine’s Day. With multiple zoos offering targeted “adoption” and experience programs that aid animal conservation and celebrate Valentine’s, flowers are’t the only way to show your love. To celebrate the arrival of two red pandas, the National Zoo’s adopt a species program is highlighting the cinnamon furred animal...
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SD Zoo Welcomes Ring-Tailed Lemurs to Africa Rocks Exhibit
Ring-tailed lemurs were introduced to the San Diego Zoo’s new Madagascar Forest Habitat on Friday.
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San Diego Zoo Rolls Out Dive Team for New ‘Africa Rocks' Exhibit
A group of keepers at the San Diego Zoo are moonlighting as divers, forming a team that will help care for a new seawater habitat that will be home to penguins, fish and, eventually, leopard sharks.
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Barbra Streisand Mourns the Loss of Her Beloved Dog
The 75-year-old star announced the news on her social media accounts Saturday, saying “we cherish every moment of the 14 years we had with her.”
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Animals at Oakland Zoo Paint With Beaks and Paws, Art Auctioned on eBay
Elephants, giraffes, lemurs, and even a cockroach at the Oakland Zoo have been exploring their creative sides to produce colorful paintings that will be auctioned for charity.