Virunga National Park

Virunga National Park-For the first time in more than a year, mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) Virunga National Park have been seen by park rangers, and are reported to be doing well.

Thanks to successful negotiations led by the park’s director, Emmanuel de Merode, the Congolese Institute for the Conservation of Nature (ICCN) has been allowed to reenter and work in the southern part of the park.


“We were very worried about the mountain gorillas as we had not any contact with them for over a year, but ICCN rangers have already seen many of the mountain gorilla families and we are happy to report that most of them seem to be doing well,” said de Merode. “We are continuing our census of the gorillas and are reinstating our antipoaching operations.”

Last September rebels took control of several park sectors – including those with mountain gorillas – forcing park rangers and their families to evacuate the area. Since that time, the ICCN had not been able to monitor the gorillas. WWF has been providing equipment and logistical support to the ICCN, the government agency tasked with safeguarding the DRC’s protected areas.

While this is good news for the southern sector, the central and eastern areas remain very unstable. Because of the fighting over half of the ICCN’s staff and their families – more than 2,000 people – who work in Virunga National Park are now living in temporary sites.

Here, a WWF staffer supplies a Virunga park ranger with a fuel-efficient stove. These stoves ease the burden of survivors living in sites for internally displaced peoples because they reach higher temperatures and require less fuelwood. The rangers are close partners, and WWF is working with these colleagues to ease their family’s transition to temporary shelter.
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The armed conflict in the region has forced thousands of others to flee their homes, and there are now an estimated 145,000 displaced people living in six sites just outside of the national park. The people living in these sites are in desperate need of food, shelter and fuelwood.

WWF is partnering with the United Nations and other organizations to provide firewood from sustainable sources to alleviate pressure on Virunga National Park’s forests. Established in 1987, the WWF-supported Virunga Environmental Program (PEVi) in the DRC contributes to the long-term health of Virunga's ecosystem and surrounding community. Among other activities, the project promotes privately or community-owned plantations that encourage economic development and the creation of alternative wood sources outside of Virunga National Park. PEVi also develops community-based management for the sustainable use of natural forests outside of the park.

In coordination with the United Nations, WWF is purchasing wood from these community plantations to supply wood for cooking and shelter to people fleeing the war zone who have settled near Virunga National Park. WWF has also been distributing fuel-efficient cooking stoves, which use half the amount of wood as a normal stove.

“WWF is working with humanitarian organizations responding to the conflict to help them adopt environmentally-friendly practices. Virunga National Park and the surrounding landscape are important sources of food and income for local communities. ‘Green’ disaster response provides better service for survivors and preserves their natural resources,” says Dr. Richard Carroll, managing director of WWF’s Congo Basin program.

WWF’s work in the Congo Basin’s Virunga landscape builds on more than 20 years of supporting Virunga National Park and its surrounding communities. In that time, WWF has helped promote sustainable livelihoods, provided environmental education and increased protection of critically endangered species like the mountain gorilla.

Okapia johnstoni visible again in the Virunga National Park

Some of the okapi (Okapia johnstoni) looks back at the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The environmental activists from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) successful track record 17 rare animal tails that are similar to the giraffe.



Some of the okapi (Okapia johnstoni) looks back at the Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo. The environmental activists from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) successful track record 17 rare animal tails that are similar to the giraffe.

"We may be tracking well, recording his impressions, his dirt, and signs that indicate where the animals are," said Peter Stepehenson from the WWF. Animals that live in the forests of Central Africa is last seen in 1959.

"However, we only found 17 different impressions okapi. This shows there are only a few chickens in there - we can not be sure how many there are. For us, the most important evidence that they have in there," said Stephenson.

War and hunting

Life in the wild forests of the Congo civil war because it threatened. Many wild species have decreased drastically because of excessive hunting.

Okapi habitat in the eastern Congo are in the areas of conflict that lasted for many years. The environmental activists in the Congo has been trying hard to maintain forests that are the living okapi.

Okapi recovery after a general election in the country of Africa has become a positive signal. This indicates that sustainable development to protect the forest and local communities terbayarkan already.

Okapi usually grow to as long as 2.5 meters and 2 meters high. Although the lines have a black and white on the legs, such as zebra, okapi closer relationship with its giraffe.

Previously, only animals are suspected of remaining in the Okapi Wildlife Reserve in the eastern Congo. Some tails okapi also kept in a zoo.

Taronga Zoo,Sydney, Australia

Taronga is located in the Bradleys Head Road Mosman, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. From Sidney Harbor, Taronga way to go for no more than 30 minutes by bus. Supported by the streets of a little lonely without any congestion, journey towards Taronga feel comfortable. There is no traffic jam.

Taronga, the largest wildlife park in the Sydney area of 28 hectares of it, not just a place for family recreation, conservation vehicle but also wild animals through education programs, maintenance, and research.

The Taronga Zoo is not separated from the role of the Zoological Society of New South Wales, the zoo opened the first time in 1884 at Moore Park Sydney. After a visit to the Zoo Harburg, Germany, in 1908, secretary of community animal lover, Albert Sherbourne Le Souef, inspired to create new wildlife park in Sydney.

In the year 1912, New South Wales government to grant a land area of 43 Acre (about 17.2 hectares) in northern Sydney Harbor wildlife park built for the then named Taronga Zoo. Some 228 mammals, 552 birds, 64 reptiles and from Moore transferred to Taronga Park. More land and expanded on 7 October 1916 Taronga was opened to the public.

Wallaby and Wombat, the two types of typical Australian animals, attract attention. I stopped in the wallaby enclosure. There is a red neck wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus) and swamp wallaby (Wallabia bicolor). Red color of the red neck wallaby appeared to be different, there are only lines on the neck, but some are scattered in some parts of the body. "Wallaby is now found difficult, but little in the woods, where they find food," says a guide.

The Wombat is given the name Abdul is very funny. He seems to understand if it is being observed. He ran and started running grout. This animal-legged mammals and caudate short body length with about one meter. Wombat and wallaby name taken from the Eora Aboriginal people, namely Aboriginal people living in Sydney in the year 1788.

Although the process of digestion food is running slow, can reach 14 days, Wombat can scoot up to 40 kilometers per hour and survive for 90 seconds. "Wombat soliter animals," said Jenny. So, even though it seems funny and not just gemas, this animal is not normal to be at home.

Besides the animals, that's interesting this is a lush garden and its beautiful trees. Almost all the original trees planted there since Taronga year 1916 opened, 90 years ago.

Other facilities offered Taronga is a photo with the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). According to Jenny, a tourist does not usually miss the opportunity akan fhoto with this animal. Many visitors want to feel that experience with pay five dollars Australia.

In addition, a number of koala fall asleep at that time. "They continue to eat the day and fall asleep immediately. They will only wake up briefly, and then sleep again. Cute, yes? "Give back the earlier comment

To treat disappointment, many visitors in the picture with the koala. Apparently a lot of local tourists who do that also. In fact, parents with joy squat near the image and "snap"

Taronga natural with the beautiful, Taronga more emphasis on elements of education for students. Students involved in the process of investigation and conservation of animals and the environment stay. There are officers who specifically deal with the problems of education, with the goal of making a visit to Taronga become more impressive and valuable.

Zoos National Washington DC

Zoos National Washington DC, United States (U.S.), demonstrate to the public for the first time, three tiger tails Sumatera, three months after the birth of their more.

Children of this tiger, two female and one male head, before left by her mother in care since they were born 24 May 2006 ago. Last few days the children relax this be acquainted with the outside environment to ensure they can safely move around.

AP news agency, quoted nationalzoo.si.edu mention, children, this tiger is one of between 25 to 30 pounds, given the name after the election was held throughout the month. Children in pairs male tiger is the name given in Indonesia, "Guntur", while the female is given the name "Melati" and "Maharani"

Zoo in Bali, Indonesia

Zoos with Bali area of 3.5 hectares of tropical garden, it is neat in Seseh Banjar Apuan, Sukawati, Gianyar. Or about 1 hour drive from Nusa Dua, Kuta and 30 minutes from Ubud, and Sanur.
Operating since September 2002, Fraser has been collecting more than 350 rare animals tails consisting of 60% Aves (birds) among Jalak Bali, peacock, Kasuari, hawk and the like, and 30% of mammal species such as the Sumatran tiger, African lion, Deer, kangaroos, camel.
To realize the vision as the zoo and international stages,

Bali Zoo - Zoos Bali continues to seek increased quality and quantity of collection animals - animals that are rare.
At the end of the year 2006, the zoo is adding a few new collections mammals including White tiger (Panthera Tigris), Hippopotamus dwarf (choeropsis liberiensis), chamois (amortragus lervia), coat monkey (papio hamadryas), Japanese monkey (macaca fuscata ), which shipped from the Convention & Exhibition Center (KBS) as a form of cooperation in the exchange surplus animals and animals of animals - animals that have not been able to pair so well with the breed and remain sustainable existence on the planet earth.
Cooperation between the Bali Zoo-Zoos Bali KBS with the same members as the same PKSBI (Fraser society Indonesia) is the second cooperation after the 2003 KBS provides ago where animals - its surplus animals.
With the return of animals - animals are rare, Bali Zoo-Zoos Bali is expected to implement the vision and mission as a conservation organization to preserve rare animals as a medium for research, education center for youth and recreation and the tourism of flora and fauna alternative for families.
There is a restaurant facility that provides a variety of menu options International, Indonesia and Balinese cuisine, the 300 seat capacity in addition there is a Café that provides various snacks, open the stage to dance while staging accompany lunch / night, attractions tame animals, the sale of goods craft, resting place, gallery and parking area, the Bali Zoo-Zoos Bali in Bali is the most comprehensive.

China panda loan to US zoo

FOUR giant pandas will continue to live at the United States-based San Diego Zoo after China extended a loan deal for five more years.

The agreement signed yesterday at the zoo allows the pandas, two of which have given birth to one female cub each, to stay at least five more years, Xinhua news agency reported today.

The cub named "Zhen Zhen" will be sent to China after it turns 4 years old.

San Diego Zoo first received pandas from China in 1996. According to the agreement, the zoo pays an annual US$500,000 fee, most of which goes towards China's panda center.

San Diego Zoo and other American zoos have collected US$375,000 in donations since the May earthquake.

The money will be used for panda research and conservation, Giant Panda Conservation Foundation President David Towne said.

Zoo country Malaysia

Zoo country Malaysia cock two pairs of panda China. For Malaysia, the government set up funds of 30 million Ringgit or as much Rp95, 6 billion more.

Director of the Zoo country Malaysia Mohamad Ngah said, panda addition, his side also to drill lemurs, white tiger, and golden monkeys from China zoo.

"We also will send the crane and the white color, and other animals that excess," said Mohamad cited as The Star, Thursday (1/1/2009).

Mohamad adds, Zoo country has two years to exchange animals. At this time the two have signed a memorandum understanding with the Shanghai Safari Park and the Zoo Yungor Ningbo China.

"Of this ensure we get the animals from China, but there is no clear what type of animal that will be brought here," he said.

Concerning the desire to keep the panda, Mohamad, said the government was negotiating with the government and the panda is an animal of prey. "We can not bring them home to the Sani. If we want it, need a pair of male and female," he said.

Mohamad also asserted, Zoo country also must bring the original bamboo expert with China zoo is reviewing the State to review the feasibility of the place where the panda. "currently we have in the negotiation stage, and the result is very good," said Mohamad.

ANIMAL Adoption in Indonesia

Program animals foster parents is a program where you are working with the Indonesian Safari Park with how to become a foster parent for the new baby animals born or the age of five by the livestock in Indonesia Safari Park. As a foster parent of the animals that you select here, you can see the growth of the baby animals, and in addition you can also give a name that you like to 'foster child' you can eat, play and learn fhoto when you come to Park Safari and you can adopt more than one baby animals that are here.

The goal of this program is to spread the message of conservation with the wider community to bring more love animals-wildlife is endangered. With this program we also provide the opportunity for people to love and interact more closely with these animals.
To start this program you must note the following:
1. Fill out the registration form and select the animals you want to adopt, such as tiger, spotted tiger, lion, Orang Utan, chimpanzee, elephant, honey bears, gibbon, bekantan, Komodo dragons, snakes and birds.
2. Taman Safari Indonesia party to give confirmation on the animals you choose to be adopted and if approved will be issued a certificate stating that you, as foster parents of these animals.
3. Funds for conservation as foster parents of animals herbivora and omnivora:
o The period of 6 months: Rp 6,000,000, - (six million rupiah)
o Period of 12 months: Rp 12.000.000, - (twelve million)
Meanwhile, funds for conservation as foster parents for animals karnivora:
o The period of 6 months: Rp 10.000.000, - (ten million rupiah)
o 12-month period: Rp.20.000.000, - (twenty million rupiah)
As a foster parent of the animals in Safari Park Indonesia, you have the right to:
1. Visit to Taman Safari Indonesia for 1 time period you become a foster parent (invitation valid for 4 people) with the first alert to the ticketing staff Safari Park visit Indonesia on the date you select, in order to ensure you have the time to interact more with the old your foster child is.
2. On a visit that has been agreed you can around the animals first and then find a 'foster child' and to ask about any keeper who cared for them (karnivora for animals such as tiger, lion, tiger and so there is a certain time limit on each visit) .
3. Giving the name to 'foster child' you are.
4. You also get a voucher:
 Elephant Safari Trail (maximum 2 people in 1 adventures)
 Spending on caravan Camping Ground
 Following the Safari Track program and out bond
5. Finally, you will be introduced as a foster parent animals Taman Safari Indonesia in our magazine: "Safari News".
For more information you can contact the Public Relation and Marketing Taman Safari Indonesia in the 0251 8250 000 ext: 5175/4508, email: pr@tamansafari.com

Zoo in Tokyo

Zoo? What's interesting? Sure its content is the same, there are elephant, tiger, monkey, various birds, and others that! Comments that do not actually wrong.

Precisely because public opinion as it is, Asahiyama Dobutsuen (Fraser Asahiyama) opened the first time this year in 1967 to bankruptcy and nearly closed. Dramatically decreased the number of visitors because tourists see the animals in narrow circumstances, are sit, or sleep. What is preposterous?

The management and conduct innovation.

This natural ability of animals exploited before the visitor. Pesona congenital birth so that it can be so distinctive charm. Animals of the Asahiyama are no longer visible sit or even sleep when in approach.

The result, in July 2004 the number of visits to explode beyond Asahiyama Zoos Ueno in Tokyo. In 2005, the number of visitors reached more than 2 million people, and the number is increasing. Tourists not only from the region of Japan. Asahiyama has now become magnet for tourists from all over the world!

That they are words that sound hectic corner to corner of the area when a group of Asahiyama King Penguin walk with dragging their feet in a long line.

Action penguin is not rare flop on the snow is to attract visitors to the zoo. But only briefly. The penguin and then right again and keep up with the step following a tow friends.

The penguin visitors and close together without a fence or rope. This is the penguin parade at the Winter Garden Animals Asahiyama. King Penguin interact in large groups, and their long-distance running along to the place where they eat.

This is the innovation that made the manager Asahiyama. They let this penguins parade that remain active in winter. Attractions that are animals practice in this natural. Freedom is what distinguishes Asahiyama with other zoo.

Animals with the behavior of their mercurial nature very impressive and visitors. Animals is clearly visible happy with their environment, thanks to a number of innovations introduced by the zoo animals.

For example, penguin aquarium, home of the four types of penguin, including the current King Penguin parade earlier. They dive in the pool of those who swim there and here. Meanwhile, visitors walk through a glass tunnel in the water along the width of the pond. Penguin hang on every corner so fast in the water so it is difficult to imagine that they are the same animals that were dragged there feet on the snow here.

Which is also interesting aquarium seals. Vertical tube with a diameter of 1.5 meters of water and this shows the action that seals up and down along the 'glass pipeline' is. Tube called the Sea Road is also a connector on the top of the pond and large pond that in the lower part.

Seals this sometimes stop for visitors who pay to see them. And see each other as if seals are also enjoying the presence of many people.

Zoo in Bandung

The beginning of the Bandung Zoo is a establishment of a zoo in the area Cimindi Martanagara by Regent in the early 20th century. Then some of the Dutch humane animal also took up a garden animals in the area Dago Atas.
Because the longer the more animals the zoo is the second, the difficulty arises in the management, particularly in the funds.

So finally taken the decision to combine the two at the zoo that is one location in an area of land in the west of Taman Sari ITB campus now.
Dr. W. Treffers, appointed to the planning and the city zoo, as well as the main director. In the year 1933 the entire complex, a zoo in Taman Sari has been completed.

Taken in the concept design of zoo is this "Mini Botanical Garden", because at the time Cikapundung valley has a variety of trees and grow? Plants, and supported by the beautiful panorama and beautiful.

In the period before the war, the gardens Animals is one of the main goals of all recreational stratum of the city of Bandung. Collections of any zoo is quite complete and is the zoo's most terrawat with the bail out of the whole island of Java. But unfortunately at the time of Japan, the zoo is not maintained dormant, so it came down Pamor.

After the independence of Indonesia, the Bandung zoo is not progress, even worse than before the war era. Collection of animals is not increased, while the animals and food shortages are not maintained.

Ragunan

Want to plan a cheap holiday and to educate your child? Zoos Ragunan is one alternative for you. Located in Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta. We can introduce a variety of animals to the children so that they can directly see the animals that may be seen only during the time on television or on the buku.Untuk reach this place, if you do not use a personal vehicle, you can use transjakarta (busway) Ragunan-Kuningan direction that ends right in front of the zoo, or if you do not use this way, you can advance to the transit stop Dukuh Up to then use this path. So with the cost Rp 3500, - you can go Ragunan quickly and easily.

Zoo entrance ticket you can buy at Rp 4000, - for adults and Rp 3.000, - for children. Animals that are here just as full a range of birds (bird pelikan, peacock, eagle, etc.), various Primate (monkey, bekantan, etc.), various types of snakes, honey bears, elephants, deer, camels, hippopotamus, bison, bats. For wild animals, you can see the tiger, white tiger, lion, crocodile, bear. In addition to viewing the animals, you can also invite your child to play in the children's playground, where there are a variety of games and games from various balloon.

At the zoo there is also this "Schmutzer Primate Center." You must purchase tickets at Rp 5,000, - to go to the place. This place is special to display different kinds of Primate with a different atmosphere and there is a museum Primate to increase knowledge of children. The first time you log in, we have to climb stairs, and then from above we can see the gorilla the size of humans. Primate others here who have, among other gibbon, hoop, white monkey, and various other types.

There are also "the Orang Utan," here we enter the long and dark tunnel that is made like a cave, where between each section separated by a rope-a rope-like roots of trees. On-hand side of the tunnel appears to be a thick glass so that we can see the Orang Utan outside.

Once out of the tunnel, we can climb a tree house that is running high among trees or through suspension bridge. On the other hand, there is a garden bali. This place like atmosphere created Bali. There is also a playground for children, such as swaying, the trees can dipanjat, bergelantung rope or play in the sand.

If you plan to this place, should bring a supply of drinking enough water, because to see the animals and the other one you have to walk. Also provide a hat or umbrella to protect from the sun. So, for a holiday does not mean that the money should be spent.