Port Moresby nature park may not survive the impact of pandemic shutdowns

From the heat and dust of the city’s noisy, crowded streets, the Port Moresby Nature Park is an oasis, for the city’s residents as well as the animals it keeps.

Home to more than 500 creatures and spread over 30 verdant acres, the park has spent years rescuing injured, orphaned or trafficked animals from across the country, and protected and nurtured native species, including the endangered pig-nosed turtle, and the magnificent riflebird.

Continue reading…

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

You May Also Like

Homes left without power by Storm Arwen ‘to be reconnected by Tuesday’

Ten days after disruption began, prime minister reveals new target after phone…

Ella Baron on the uncertainty facing arrivals to the UK – cartoon

Continue reading…

Scientists urge caution after Tony Blair backs UK ‘Covid pass’

Allowing the fully vaccinated to enjoy more freedoms could stoke social division,…

Wednesday briefing: western allies to unveil more sanctions against Russia

New measures against Russian banks and a ban on new investment expected…