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West Africa: TikTok’s Online Wild Meat Sellers – Study Finds Endangered Species On Offer in West Africa

eriinfo.com10 months ago012 mins

In Togo and much of west Africa, wild meat remains an important part of daily life, valued for its taste, cultural traditions, and as a source of income for those who sell it. It is often seen as a luxury food in urban centres, commanding higher prices than domesticated meat. This risks driving higher demand….

Thousands gather to watch 100th annual wild pony swim

eriinfo.com11 months ago01 mins

The Chincoteague wild ponies have made their annual swim across the Assateague Channel in Virginia for the 100th time. The tradition began in 1925 and sees “Saltwater Cowboys” on horseback round up the ponies, who then swim the channel and come ashore on the east side of Chincoteague Island. The event hosted by the Chincoteague…