Barasingha Cervus duvauceli

Palm Oil Detectives

Barasingha (Swamp Deer) Cervus duvauceli

Vulnerable

Extant (resident)

India; Nepal

Extinct

Bangladesh; Pakistan

Presence Uncertain

Bhutan

Handsome #Barasinghas of and #Nepal have enormous antlers. They are one of the most endangered #deer species in the world due to #hunting and . Help save them and

#Barasinghas are majestic #deer in and #Nepal under threat by and #beef across their range. Fight for them and each time you shop

Barasinghas (Cervus duvauceli) also known as Swamp Deers, are instantly recognisable for their enormous handsome antlers. They can have as many as 12 antlers and their namesake Barasinghas means ’12 antlered deer’ in Hindi. They are now one of the most endangered deer species in the world due to habitat fragmentation for palm oil and beef. The only remaining population live in protected sanctuaries in India and Nepal. They face many…

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Saturday Surprise — Weird Buildings And A Cute Kitten!

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This is a reprise of a Saturday Surprise post I did back in 2019.  I rather thought a break from the darkness of today’s political and social news would be nice, but I found myself uninspired to create something new.  Long-time readers have probably forgotten about it by now (fingers crossed) and can be awed all over again by this funky architecture, and newer readers will hopefully find some fun here!  Either way … it’s Saturday, the beginning of the weekend, so I wish you a fun and happy weekend, dear friends!


Ever hear of Frank Gehry?  No?  I hadn’t either, until I came across some strange-looking buildings and found that they were all designed by the same architect:  Frank Gehry.

Frank GehryFrank Gehry is a Canadian-born American architect, residing in Los Angeles.  A number of his buildings, including his private residence, have become world-renowned attractions. His works are cited as being…

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For Summer Reading! – “Amazon Rainforest Magic” y “La Magia de la Amazonia” et “La Magie de l’Amazonie”: Fantasy-Adventure books for children – …

Amazon Rainforest Magic: The adventures of Namowë, a Yanomami boy (Volume 1) For more Volume 1 details – in the USA, please click here: https://…

For Summer Reading! – “Amazon Rainforest Magic” y “La Magia de la Amazonia” et “La Magie de l’Amazonie”: Fantasy-Adventure books for children – …