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Bahuaja Sonene National Park Holds 365 Previously Undocumented Species (PHOTOS)

By James Gerken Feb 04th 2012 - 08:29PM

Hundreds of species never before seen in a Peruvian national park have been found during an inventory of the Amazonian forests there, according to a conservation group.

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Wild Bison Could Once Again Roam In Banff

By Christian Cotroneo Jan 25th 2012 - 10:12PM

CBC News has learned federal Environment Minister Peter Kent is set to announce discussions on re-introducing wild bison to Banff National Park. The Eleanor Luxton Historical Foundation (ELHF) has been involved in the proposal to bring back the bison to Banff.

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10 best national parks in South America

By Jessica Festa Jan 15th 2012 - 02:06PM

In South America , there are myriad diverse landscapes, unique flora, and endemic fauna to experience.

national parks News From the Web

  • 02/10/12 Vacation break activities at Wilton Wildlife Preserve Source: Times Union - Albany NY During the school vacation week, Feb. 18-26, Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park will have daily programs geared toward connecting children with nature.
  • 02/09/12 Dorob Rules Clarified Source: AllAfrica.com A RECENT article in The Namibian, ('Citizens fight for freedom of movement') failed to demonstrate the freedoms allowed people in the Dorob National Park (DNP), as well as to differentiate between existing national park laws and DNP draft regulations.
  • 02/09/12 Big Five show will appeal to adrenalin junkies Source: IOL Aren't you tired of the numerous game shows and reality TV shows flooding our screens?
  • 02/09/12 Businessman cries foul at heritage site Source: IOL A Richard's Bay businessman who built a holiday cottage in the iSimangaliso Wetland Park said officials at the world heritage site were trying to evict him because they wanted to build a major tourist resort in the vicinity of his property.
  • 02/08/12 Community-Based Conservation Saves Big Cats in Iconic... Source: National Geographic News The Masai Mara is a place of great beauty and drama where people and wildlife live side by side.

Background on national parks

A national park is a reserve of natural, semi-natural, or developed land that a sovereign state declares or owns.

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