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Around the world in 23 days
Phileas Fogg went around the world in 80 days. I did it in 23. And I bet I visited more amazing sites than he — India's Taj Mahal, Easter Island, Tibet, Cambodia's Angkor Wat, the African plains, to name a few — all without having to endure...Tags: China, Natural Resources, Lima (Peru), Celebration, Mechanicsville (Lancaster, Pennsylvania)
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Vietnam's Lac Canh Dai Nam Van Hien theme park an adventure for tourists
Lions, tigers, bears and a haunted house in Vietnam?
It's not a fairy tale, and the only missing ingredient is a voice exclaiming, "Oh, my!"
Lac Canh Dai Nam Van Hien is a $219-million amusement park that began construction in 1999 and opened Sept. 11,...Tags: Vietnam, Tiger (animal), Trips and Vacations, Lion (animal), Amusement and Theme Parks
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San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park enjoys baby boom
Special to the Los Angeles TimesI admit it: I fall in love easily. First, it was with a 268-pound guy. Despite his youth, he was gray and wrinkled. But there were others as the day wore on. One had a face like a horse. Another was nice-enough looking, but that neck — oh, heavens,...Tags: Environmental Issues, Natural Resources, India, Animals, Wildlife
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Review: Wild Animal Trek takes visitors on VIP jungle tour at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Los Angeles TimesEmerging from the African jungle, my knees wobbled as I carefully traversed the missing slats in the rickety footbridge. In the river chasm below, a dozen sunbathing crocodiles were awaiting my first misstep. This surreal safari scene seemed real...Tags: Africa, Zoology, Walt Disney, Trips and Vacations, Photography and Video
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Kenyan officials seize 2 tons of ivory, rhinoceros horns destined for Malaysia at Nairobi airport
L.A. UnleashedNAIROBI, Kenya â Wildlife officers seized 2 tons of elephant ivory and five rhino horns at Kenya's main airport that were to be illegally shipped to Malaysia, an official said Tuesday. Paul Udoto, a spokesman with the Kenya wildlife Service,...... -
Indian panel recommends policy changes to protect wild elephants
L.A. UnleashedNEW DELHI â India should protect its elephant population by securing its wildlife reserves, curbing poaching and restricting development in the corridors they use to travel between forested areas, a panel recommended Tuesday. Poaching for ivory and... -
Tree's weapon against elephants? Ants!
L.A. UnleashedEcologists have discovered the secret weapon used by certain acacia trees to defend themselves against ravenous elephants: ants. The finding could one day help conservationists protect vulnerable plants from elephants and other large herbivores, said... -
Photos: Athletic bears, dogs, birds, cats, horses, monkeys and more show off their jumping skills
L.A. UnleashedAnimals never cease to amaze us with their many talents. Their soccer prowess, their skills on the agility course, their purported psychic abilities, their aptitude for dancing and many other skills constantly impress us. Heck, some animals are even... -
Natural History Museum showcasing classic cars
L.A. NOWNatural History Museum showcasing ancient autos: L.A.'s Natural History Museum will be opening it's collection of historic cars and motorcycles to the public on a limited basis, starting Friday. The 63 vehicles, which date to 1900, can be seen in......
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