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Schurli the tortoise, Vienna Zoo’s oldest resident, dies aged 130

Schoenbrunn Zoo in Vienna on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 announced the death of its oldest resident, a Seychelles giant tortoise by the name of Schurli,...

Michael Simire - July 13, 2021

Conservation

Lagos zoo harbours 135-year-old tortoise

A tortoise, aged 135 years, has been found in a private zoo in Ikorodu, Lagos State. The good, old tortoise of about the size of...

admin - July 3, 2016

Conservation

Thailand’s tortoise seizures escalate, says report

Tortoises and freshwater turtles may be slow movers, but they are being smuggled at lightning speed through Thailand, with close to 19,000 seized in...

Michael Simire - September 21, 2014

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Agric & BiotechNovember 13, 2024

Engineers pledge food security, climate resilience innovations

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has pledged to boost post-harvest innovations through solar storage and mobile cold-chain solutions...

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UN chief urges world leaders to cut emissions, prevent climate chaos

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, has urged world leaders to take immediate steps to cut emissions, safeguard people from climate...

HealthNovember 13, 2024

Will reform efforts bear positive outcomes for Nigeria’s health sector?

Nigeria, a country facing numerous health challenges, is embarking on a bold transformation of its healthcare system to overcome...

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Agric & BiotechNovember 13, 2024

Engineers pledge food security, climate resilience innovations

The Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) has pledged to...

Climate ChangeNovember 13, 2024

UN chief urges world leaders to cut emissions, prevent climate chaos

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