'No tree ... no me'; Australians go out on a limb to save the koala

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Recent findings suggest that koala survival is dependent upon the koala population's social stability, prompting conservationists to lobby the Australian government for improved protection. The article describes how deforestation may disrupt koala society, thereby contributing to its declining population.

Australia, Cover Story, Environmental aspects, Political aspects, Environmental policy, Wildlife conservation, Deforestation, Koala, Koalas

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On safari ... in the Bush

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The experience of visiting Busch Gardems om Tampa, FL, is described, focusing on the animals that populate the 15-acre Edge of Africa site. Topics include how zookeepers help such animals as lions, baboons, and hyenas keep their native skills; and the Serengeti safari truck tour for visitors.

United States, Case studies, Wildlife refuges, Nature reserves, Open-air zoos, Busch Gardens

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Welcome to the swamp: canoe, canoe at the Brevard Zoo

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A description of the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, FL, is provided, focusing on its canoeing and kayaking tours through wetland areas. The tours allow visitors to have a wilderness experience with minimal impact on sensitive ecosystems.

Management, Wetland ecology, Wetlands, Wetland conservation, Zoos, Parks, Brevard County, Florida

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