The lost tribe of the Kalahari

Article Abstract:

Legendary hunters of the Kalahari tribe, the Bushmen, are facing the threat of extinction. The only existing remnant of this primitive race can be found in Namibia. The tribe was almost wiped out in the 1900s when licenses to hunt Bushmen were issued. Their prospects for survival are assessed.

Social aspects, Behavior, Description and travel, Southern Africa, Ethnology, Sub-Saharan Africa, Cultural anthropology, San (African people), Kalahari Desert, Bushmen

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Going, going...

Article Abstract:

The Concorde, which pushed the development of commercial supersonic transport, will be phased out after more than 20 years of service. Excessive costs and a lack of commercial success will force British Airways and Air France to retire their fleets in the coming decade.

Evaluation, Product/Service Evaluation, History, Aeronautics, Concorde (Aircraft), Supersonic transport airplanes, Supersonic transport planes

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The nature of the beast

Article Abstract:

A focus on the African elephant which recovered from danger of extinction is presented. The future of elephants in Botswana, Namibia and South Africa, and issues involved in culling of these elephants are discussed.

Protection and preservation, Africa, Natural resources, African elephant

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