Transfer of 1,000 India crocodiles raises thorny question
Last year India's zoo regulator approved the transfer of mugger crocodiles from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in the southern state of Tamil Nadu to Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in the western state of Gujarat. About 300 crocodiles have been relocated to Gujarat so far. Officials of the 8.5-acre breeding centre said the crocodiles were being relocated as overcrowding in their original home was leading to fights. "Because of overpopulation at the bank, hundreds of croc...
Transfer of 1,000 India crocodiles raises thorny question
Last year India's zoo regulator approved the transfer of mugger crocodiles from Madras Crocodile Bank Trust in the southern state of Tamil Nadu to Greens Zoological Rescue and Rehabilitation Centre in the western state of Gujarat. About 300 crocodiles have been relocated to Gujarat so far. Officials of the 8.5-acre breeding centre said the crocodiles were being relocated as overcrowding in their original home was leading to fights. "Because of overpopulation at the bank, hundreds of croc...
Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers battle aftershocks as survivor search continues
West Java governor Ridwan Kamil told the BBC that the region had experienced around 140 shocks since Monday's quake. At least 268 people, including many children, have died so far. Around 151 people remain missing and more than 1,000 are injured. Hundreds of responders have been sent to Cianjur to accelerate the rescue. But their efforts have been stymied by torn-up roads and continuing tremors. Mr Kamil told the BBC's Newsday programme that the local community was still exposed to ...
Indonesia earthquake: Rescuers battle aftershocks as survivor search continues
West Java governor Ridwan Kamil told the BBC that the region had experienced around 140 shocks since Monday's quake. At least 268 people, including many children, have died so far. Around 151 people remain missing and more than 1,000 are injured. Hundreds of responders have been sent to Cianjur to accelerate the rescue. But their efforts have been stymied by torn-up roads and continuing tremors. Mr Kamil told the BBC's Newsday programme that the local community was still exposed to ...
It pays to Be Honest
Although honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake product to their consumers; some students cheat in the exams. Dishonest people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake products may make money at first, but consumers won’t buy their products any more. As a result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison. By contrast, honest people gain a lot. Those who always tell truth or keep to their promise n...
It pays to Be Honest
Although honesty is believed to be a virtue, there are still dishonest people in our society. For example, some businessmen sell fake product to their consumers; some students cheat in the exams. Dishonest people are short-sighted. Those who sell fake products may make money at first, but consumers won’t buy their products any more. As a result, they will lose their fortune or even be sent to prison. By contrast, honest people gain a lot. Those who always tell truth or keep to their promise n...
Good Deed
In past several decades,owning to the fantastic development of society,many traditional views are changed.And nowadays the following topic has around public attention.Some people argue that it is absolutely correct for one to expect a reward when doing a good deed,while others hold opposite view. It is pointed out by a great many people that one should not expect any reward when doing a goog deed.They believe that good deeds belong to voluntary service,purely out of willingness,which has noth...
Good Deed
In past several decades,owning to the fantastic development of society,many traditional views are changed.And nowadays the following topic has around public attention.Some people argue that it is absolutely correct for one to expect a reward when doing a good deed,while others hold opposite view. It is pointed out by a great many people that one should not expect any reward when doing a goog deed.They believe that good deeds belong to voluntary service,purely out of willingness,which has noth...
