News Archive (01 Jun 2006 - 30 Jun 2006)
New chameleon-like snake discovered in the Heart of Borneo
A new snake with the ability to spontaneously change colour has been discovered in a mountainous jungle region known as the 'Heart of Borneo' that straddles the highlands of Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei.
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France announces creation of new sanctuary for whales and dolphins in the West Indies
WWF applauds the announcement made by France at the 58th annual session of the Whaling Commission currently being held in St. Kitts and Nevis to create a new sanctuary for the protection of whales and dolphins in the West Indies. This will include the Exclusive Economic Zone of Guadeloupe and Martinique.
Day of whaling shame for Denmark
Denmark has shattered the EU's anti-whaling unity by voting with the Japanese and Norwegian block of anti-conservation nations in the International Whaling Commission - an appalling move that WWF-UK condemns.
Sad day for the IWC
Japan's recruitment drive to bring pro-whaling, anti-conservation countries into the International Whaling Commission has finally succeeded.
Marathon swimmer fights to save grandmother of the sea
Champion marathon swimmer, Susie Maroney, has joined the fight to help protect the threatened, long-lived and slow-breeding - orange roughy fish (also known as deep sea perch or sea perch).
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WWF Welcomes Groote Eylandt Archipelago IPA Designation
WWF-Australia welcomes the designation of the Groote Eylandt Archipelago as Australia's latest Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).
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Deal or No Deal: Snowy must be managed according to National Water Initiative
WWF-Australia has called on all owners of the Snowy Hydro Scheme to meet the objectives set out under the National Water Initiative.
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