CORONAVIRUS ANIMALS
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Health
Experimental US vaccine promises to reduce Covid-19 risks for animals
By Ana Mengotti Miami, Oct 27 (EFE).- Earlier this month, Covid-19 claimed the life of a lion, Ekundu, who had…
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Cuddling sheep to fight coronavirus-induced loneliness
By Maria Alonso Martos Berlin, Mar 21 (efe-epa).- A farm in Germany is offering people who are feeling lonely and…
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Human Interest
Gorillas at San Diego Zoo Safari Park test positive for Covid-19
San Diego, US, Jan 11 (efe-epa).- Gorillas at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in…
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Pink dolphins return to Hong Kong during pandemic restrictions
Hong Kong, Oct 13 (efe-epa).- Sightings of Hong Kong’s rare pink dolphins have increased by nearly a third since water…
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Human Interest
Hong Kong’s pet businesses tackle ruff times
Hong Kong’s dog hotel businesses have taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic as pet owners have shelved their holiday…
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Less pollution, the bees’ solution: honey production up during lockdown
By Esther García Martín Toledo, Spain, May 23 (efe-epa).- Busy bees are expected to produce a bumper harvest of honey…
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Spike in wildlife poaching after job losses due to Sri Lanka lockdown
By Aanya Wipulasena Colombo, May 15 (efe-epa).- Poachers in Sri Lanka may have killed an estimated 600 wild birds and…
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Tailored approach needed to tackle wildlife markets in developing nations
By Rocío Otoya Sydney, Australia, May 8 (efe-epa).- Whether wildlife markets are regulated or banned will depend on the circumstances…
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Human Interest
Llamas offer hope in fight against Covid-19, food insecurity
By Alvaro Mellizo Lima, May 7 (efe-epa).- A leading global expert on llamas said he is surprised and very interested…
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Health
Unusual silence reigns at Brazil’s largest zoo
Sao Paulo, May 6 (efe-epa).- More than 2,000 animals continue to be housed at the now virtually silent Sao Paulo…
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