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Summer 2002 A passionate vision of the planet Astronaut, physician, research scientist and photographer, Canada’s Roberta Bondar is uniquely qualified to comment on the health of planet Earth. In an interview Dr Bondar describes her hopes and fears for the world and its inhabitants. Saving Senegal’s sulcata tortoises Senegal’s giant tortoises weigh up to 100kg, can live for 150 years and are said to bring good luck. But the future of the species is far from certain. Conservationist Tomas Diagne hopes to save these fascinating animals and raise awareness of them at his Tortoise Village. A modern ark for endangered species By 2025, a fifth of all species known to exist could vanish forever. Argentine biologist Norberto Luis Jácome and three scientists have established a modern-day ark in Buenos Aires, where they conserve genetic material to ensure that some important species will not disappear. Saint Helena and Snake George An Austrian herpetologist who lives in Cyprus has scored a major victory in his campaign to protect the island’s snakes, despite Cypriots’ deep-seated dislike of reptiles. Awards news and in brief Applications are now being accepted for the 11th series of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. Details on how to apply and updates on past Laureates are included. |
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