From monkeys to humans, grooming is an important way to win favours and earn social standing. For babies, it can also be the difference between life and death. When you run your hands through your lover’s hair, you’re probably not thinking about your place in the social hierarchy. Give your team-mate or colleague a pat on the back after a setback, and the chances are you’re not consciously seeking to […]
Elephants and humans are coming into contact with each other more often in Malaysia. The areas where elephants used to roam are being built upon or used for agriculture. Some favour relocating them to a national park – but is this the right thing to do? There were only two things that scared our native guides: Tigers and elephants. When I asked them what was dangerous about the jungle they […]
STORY HIGHLIGHTS Police arrested 561 people Saturday in the capital of Riyadh Saudi Arabia launched a “security campaign” this month to crack down on visa violations Two people were killed and 68 others injured in clashes between police and foreign workers following a visa crackdown in Saudi Arabia, the official news agency reported. Police arrested 561 people Saturday in the capital of Riyadh, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The […]
The crocodile soon realised that it had bitten off more than it could chew by grabbing the large animal Amusing pictures were captured in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park by photographer Ian Salisbury Images reminiscent of Jungle Book author Rudyard Kipling’s story How The Elephant Got His Trunk This young elephant got more than he bargained for when he ambled up to a water hole to slake his thirst. Just […]
Marina Chapman claims she was raised by capuchin monkeys in Colombia She had been left in the jungle aged five after a botched kidnap The 63-year-old from Bradford says the monkeys ‘cared for her’ A film team followed her back to the jungle to see if her story is true Deep in the Colombian jungle the humid air is heavy with the incessant buzz of swarms of mosquitoes which engulf […]
Around 10,000 people may have died in just one area of the Philippines hit by Typhoon Haiyan, according to officials. One of the worst storms on record, it destroyed homes, schools and an airport in the eastern city of Tacloban. Neighbouring Samar island was also badly affected, with reports of 300 people dead and 2,000 missing. The Philippine government has so far only confirmed the deaths of 151 people […]
STORY HIGHLIGHTS A European satellite fell Saturday an estimated 8 miles, space agency says Scientist: It will have its final entry into the atmosphere in “less than 2 days” Nobody knows exactly where its fragments will hit Earth, though it’s being tracked It was powered by solar panels and a lithium-ion battery Earthlings, you’re safe for another day or two. After that, you might want to watch your head. The […]
Victim’s family claim they shot dead Scott Thomas during rescue attempt Bethany Arceneaux was grabbed on Wednesday as she collected her child from a day care center 29-year-old mother allegedly had restraining order against kidnapper Thomas The dramatic moment an uncle carried his terrified and bloodied niece to safety after she was kidnapped and held hostage in an abandoned Louisiana house was caught on camera today. Bethany Arceneaux was taken […]
Hundreds of people are feared dead in the Philippines after Typhoon Haiyan swept through on Friday. Among the worst hit areas were the eastern island of Leyte and the coastal city of Tacloban, which has seen buildings flattened and trees uprooted. First reports said 100 bodies had been found but the Red Cross later said the figure could be more than 1,000. Reports suggest another 200 may have died in […]
STORY HIGHLIGHTS NEW: U.N. atomic energy chief will head to Tehran on Monday, agency announces “Intense” talks are under way, spokesman for EU foreign affairs chief says Top Western diplomats dash to Geneva amid rising hopes for deal “It is possible to reach an understanding” before Friday night, Iran’s Javad Zarif says Western diplomats and Iran appeared to be on the verge of a breakthrough agreement Friday that could slow […]
