Monthly Archives: February 2009

Australian Bushfire PIctures

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

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Taiwan coral reefs “turn black” with disease

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Coral reefs off the southeast coast of Taiwan have turned black with disease possibly due to sewage discharge, threatening fragile undersea ecosystems and tourism, a study said. The discovery on a problem long suspected but seldom documented shows that coral … Continue reading →

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Bushfires rage in Australia

Posted on February 8, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Sat Feb 7, 2009,Australian bushfires have killed 35 people and burned hundreds of homes in the worst fire disaster in three decades, as a heat and strong winds sent sheets of flame racing through towns and farmland near Melbourne. Police … Continue reading →

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Pygmies:African Peoples of the Rainforest

Posted on February 6, 2009 by Rashid Faridi

Today the African rainforest is home to some of the most celebrated tribal people, the so-called “Pygmies” of the Ituri forest in northern Zaire. The tallest of these people, known as the Mbuti, rarely exceed five feet (1.5 m). Besides … Continue reading →

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