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Opinion: Big Win for Pro-Choice Supporters

By Rylie MoscatoOn November 6, 2018November 14, 2018

Abortion is a reality that some young women unfortunately have to face. Circumstances regarding the future of a newly conceived … Read More “Opinion: Big Win for Pro-Choice Supporters”

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Abortion Access in P.E.I: Better Late Than Never

By Rylie MoscatoOn April 14, 2016August 9, 2017

Pro-choice advocates of Prince Edward Island can finally relax. They put down their picket signs and let out sighs … Read More “Abortion Access in P.E.I: Better Late Than Never”

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They’ve Got the Lawyers, They Need the Access

By ContributorsOn February 11, 2016August 9, 2017

Women in the province of Prince Edward Island have been fighting for their reproductive rights for years. It is the … Read More “They’ve Got the Lawyers, They Need the Access”

Science Fact of the Week

Botswana’s lake causing mysterious Elephants death, while other species remain unaffected

The Okavango Delta region in Botswana makes a home for a third of Africa’s elephant population which is now declining alarmingly. It became rousing when several elephants were spotted dead in the Okavango Delta between May and June. According to the officials, 330 elephants were recorded to be dead, considering poaching is not a cause of the death as their tusks were found intact. A common symptom is that they were found to appear dizzy before suddenly dropping dead. The reason for this mysterious death is toxins present in lake water which is the major source of water for the residing elephants. The officials were assuming it’s the Cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae can be deadly and since many elephants were found to be dead near the water bodies, it can be a reason for their death. Wildlife Authorities confirmed Cyanobacteria as the cause of prehistoric mass elephant die-offs. The interesting thing here was that no other wildlife species were affected by the toxic water which still remains the mystery of this case.

Author: Tanvi Dabas

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