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Shankar is an African elephant that was gifted to India by the Zimbabwe government in 1998. He was placed in Delhi zoo along with another elephant named Bombai. However, after Bombai's death in 2005, Shankar has been living in isolation. A petition has been filed in the Delhi High Court by Nikita Dhawan, founder of the non-profit Youth For Animals, seeking to send Shankar back to Africa and rehabilitate him in a wildlife sanctuary that houses other African elephants.
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Nicole chats with Nicole Schmitt, the Executive Director of the Alaska Wildlife Alliance (AWA). Established in 1978, the AWA emerged as a dedicated advocate for Alaska's diverse wildlife, including marine mammals and endangered species. Guided by a profound understanding of the intrinsic value wildlife holds within ecosystems, as well as its significance to the people of Alaska, the AWA's mission is to ensure the preservation of wildlife biodiversity.
In recent times, the AWA has broadened its horizons by forging partnerships with other environmental organizations.
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August 30 is International Whale Shark Day. A day to celebrate and raise awareness about the largest fish in the ocean, the whale shark. These gentle giants are amazing creatures that deserve our respect and protection.
Whale sharks are gentle giants of the ocean can can grow up to 14 meters long and weigh up to 20 tons. They have a distinctive pattern of white spots and stripes on their dark grey skin, which helps them camouflage in the water.
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This weeks events
- 6 - 10 Nov: 77th CITES Standing Committee
- WikiAnimal Hub Events Calendar
Did you know?
- The wandering albatross can fly 1000 km (620 miles) in a day.
- The emperor penguin can dive to depths up to 565 m (1,854 ft).
- The bar-tailed godwit migrates nearly 15,000 km (9,320 miles) from Alaska to New Zealand without stopping.
- The fastest recorded speed of any bird is 76 km/h (47 mph) by the common swift.
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