CONSERVATION of the ASIAN ELEPHANT

 

Conservation of the Asian Elephants

 

 

 

Following on from the esteemed work of the late Steve Irwin of Australia Zoo,

His Father, Bob Irwin continues Steve's work with the conservation

of the Asian Elephants.

 

Please watch this Video for highlights of the TV program.

 

 

Australian Story looks at three young Australians who saved a starving,

orphaned Sumatran baby elephant called Bona.

 

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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL TREE DAY

Australia’s largest community tree planting event is on Sunday 1 August when we plant a million new native trees and shrubs across Australia.
If you’re looking for a simple and lasting way to make a positive contribution to your community, then get involved in National Tree Day.
All you need is a positive attitude and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
National Tree Day brings communities together to learn, grow and care for Australia’s unique environment and is a great opportunity for families
to experience the wonders of our natural surroundings.
A million trees are capable of absorbing the same amount of greenhouse gas emissions that are generated from the annual lighting needs of approximately
348,000 households. Over its lifetime a single tree will absorb over 268 kilograms of greenhouse gas emissions. The average Australian home’s
annual lighting needs will emit 770 kilograms of greenhouse gases. So get involved this National Tree Day and help create a cleaner and healthier
environmental for the next generation.

Dog mothers orphaned Lion and Tiger Cubs

Dog mothers orphaned cubs with her milk at China's Hefei Zoo.

A stray dog has saved the lives of three lion cubs and a tiger after becoming their surrogate mother at China's Hefei Zoo.
The black mongrel has been licking, cleaning and feeding the cubs since June after they were rejected by their mothers.
The facility's staff have successfully used canines in the past to raise abandoned big cats and bears.
The newborn animals are sprayed with dog urine to make the maternal animal think they belong to her.
She will reportedly feed her adopted babies for a month until they outgrow her milk supply.

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