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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Ant smuggling bust in Kenya uncovers million-dollar global insect trade

Kenya cracks down on global ant trafficking as collector craze grows.

Staff Reporter|Published

What the Baka of Cameroon can teach the world about living in harmony with the forest

Living with the Forest: Lessons from the Baka Hunter-Gatherers of Cameroon.

The Conversation|Published

Jumbo task: 400 pills a day for elephants with TB in Pakistan

Pakistan’s elephants take 400 pills a day in groundbreaking treatment.

AFP|Published

Why dragonflies should be central to biodiversity conservation efforts

Experts advocate for the inclusion of dragonflies in biodiversity conservation strategies, highlighting their role as indicators of freshwater ecosystem health and proposing a five-point action plan for their protection.

Staff Reporter|Published

The Human Side of Education: Beyond Grades and Metrics

Explore how education transcends academic metrics, focusing on the holistic development of students and the transformative stories that illustrate the true power of learning.

Opinion|Published

Panda romance? National Zoo’s young pair show signs of affection and bonding

Panda Romance? National Zoo’s Young Pair Show Signs of Affection and Bonding

Washington Post|Published

May 24: What's on in Durban

Your guide to entertainment in Durban

Frank Chemaly|Published

A gracious lady remembered

The old picture this week was sent to us by keen Then & Now follower Peter Sharland from Hillcrest. It is a limited edition print (No 100) of Durban’s gracious Marine Hotel that was drawn many years ago, the artist not known.

Frank Chemaly|Published

Retired social worker travels to listen — and remind strangers they’re not alone

Man sits with chairs and his sign: ‘You are not alone. I will listen. ’

Washington Post|Published