NEWS - Biodiversity: The sixth great wave

BBC News has this report about current extinction rates.

As part of Planet under pressure, a BBC News Online series looking at some of the biggest environmental problems humanity faces, Alex Kirby considers the current increase in extinction rates.

Komodo Dragons are one of the answers in their tricky online quiz.

TRAVEL - Gorilla Travel Web Site

This site is recommended by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund website. It is designed to help you visit the mountain gorillas of Rwanda whether you join a scheduled safari, need help planning your own personal adventure, or wish to join a DFGFI tour. Gorilla Travel Web Site Homepage

NEWS - New wildlife trade curbs sought

BBC NEWS has this report

An international conference on wildlife trade has opened in Thailand with calls for stronger curbs on illegal trafficking in rare animals and plants.

They also have a video version of this report, located in the right column of their report.

NEWS - CBS Anchor Seeks Refuge From Reptiles

CBS Early Show's Hannah Storm has a close run in with a Komodo Dragon, among many creatures brought in for the morning show.

The most powerful lizard in the world, the dragon can grow to 10 feet long and weigh over 200 pounds. “I’ve seen 101 pounds of this dragon eat a 90-pound pig in 20 minutes,” Magill said. They are considered an endangered species with only about 5,000 found on the small islands in Indonesia.

Includes great video footage from The Early Show.

EVENTS - The Rhino Ball - October 10, 2004 - Houston, Texas

Support the International Rhino Foundation (IRF) at a concert with Willie Nelson.

The Rhino Ball - October 10, 2004 - Houston, Texas

EVENTS - Woburn Rhino Run

Save the Rhino International has information on the Woburn Rhino Run.

Save the Rhino has once again joined forces with Woburn Safari Park to bring you two challenging events, the Woburn Rhino 10km Run and a 4km Fun Run to be held on 17 October 2004.

There's a 10km run round the Safari Park or a 4km single lap for the entire family to enjoy.

WEBSITE - Andrew's Photoblog: Great Gorilla Run

Andrew's Photoblog has a shot from the recent Great Gorilla Run. Don't forget there's another one of these events taking place in Denver on October 23rd, 2004.