Sandrine Nouvel
I've traveled the world and lived in many countries. I've studied mainly History, and have been a primary school teacher, information manager, web developer, translator...and I am currently a guide in a forest full of monkeys in South Africa. I'm also an English/French freelance translator
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Masters in History and Information management, Certificates in Game Ranging. Previous school teacher, information manager. Working as a guide in a nature reserve for the past 6 years, translator
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French Authorities Close Their Eyes on the "Traditional" Hunting of Protected Bird SpeciesIn parts of France buntings and finches are prized by gourmets so they are hunted, despite the fact they are protected species. The authorities close their eyes forcing bird protectors to take things in their hands.
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Beware of Aggressive Cows!Cows and humans have been living in close contact for millenas and cows are generally seen as rather placid animals presenting very little danger to humans. But there are cases where cows appear to be really mad...and dangerous. -
European Union Legalises and Encourages Torture on Animals!Despite international scientists pushing for alternative and more scientifically proven methods, the European Union adopted a directive which is a present to the chemical and pharmaceutical industries and unnecessarily cruel toward defenceless animals.
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Hardly 3,200 Tigers Remain in the Wild -- but at Least 5,000 Live in American Backyards!Because of a lack in regulations the U.S.A, have the biggest population of tigers in the world today, most of them private pets! Meanwhile wild tigers are on the brink of extinction.
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Toward the End of the Tiger Bone Trade? or Toward the End of Tigers?The trade in tiger parts for medicinal purposes has undoubtedly played a major role in driving the tiger to virtual extinction, notably during the 1980s and '˜90s.
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Monkey Sanctuary Illustrates Hazards of Keeping Pet MonkeysYou love primates? Do them - and yourself - a favor: don't ever get one as a pet. Only the luckiest ones will eventually end up in Monkeyland... -
Why Deep-Sea Trawling Should Be BannedRecent studies have shown extensive damage inflicted to the ecosystems of the world's reefs and seamounts, by bottom trawlers. If steps are not taken urgently the loss for our planet will be devastating.
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Are Former "Big Cat" Pets Roaming Freely in the UK?Many people simply get rid of unwanted/troublesome pets by "releasing" them in nature. But what if they live in the UK and their pet is a puma or a panther? This could explain weird encounters... -
When We Use "Tradition" to Justify the Massacre of AnimalsIn this so called "modern world" of the 21st century human kind hasn't changed that much, after all, and that we continue to massacre our fellow creatures in the most horrendous way and sometimes drive them to extinction in the name of tradition
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The Eighth Continent Does Exist! It's a Giant Garbage Island Floating in the Pacific Ocean!In 1997 Charles Moore accidentally steered his ship into the North Pacific gyre. In this area of little wind and extreme high pressure systems, he found himself surrounded by garbage for days on end, thousands of kilometres from land.
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From Hip Replacement to Limb Implants, Here Come the Bionic Pets!From the very first hip replacement in a dog, performed in 1974, to full prosthetic limbs in the 21st century, here is an overview of how our pets are becoming increasingly bionic.
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Climate Friendly Products': Just Another Profitable Marketing Idea, or a Real Contribution to Fighting Global Warming ?In the light of climate change it is critical to implement lower carbon technologies. But how do we measure the gain in carbon emissions? Aren't the 'climate friendly' labels not used by companies to 'greenwash' their products?
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Bigger Than Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill: The 1909 Lakeview GusherThe worst oil spill in the U.S. history, in terms of volume, is neither the Exxon Valdez, nor the Deepwater Horizon: it occurred in 1909 and could well be the biggest oil spill in the history of the world.
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Where Are Your Pets Going to Spend Their Vacation When You Are Away on Yours?For many, the solution is simple: every year hundreds of thousands of pets in North America, Europe or Australia are simply dumped at animal shelters, if not in the woods or even along a highway and abandoned to their fate. -
FAQ About Oil Spills: Things We Can't Afford to Ignore About Oil Spills and Oil SlicksWhy are there oil spills? Do oil spills happen naturally? What is the worst oil spill ever? What happens to the oil that "dissolves" at sea? What are the dangers of an oil spill for human health? Find here the answers to those questions and more.
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Which Pet Should I Choose for My Young Child?Your mind is set on getting a pet for your young child but you are undecided yet on which one to choose. A look at the list below might help you make up your mind. -
The Reality and Limits of Green Living in the Modern World: A Personal AccountWhat does being "green" actually mean? Is it possible to lead a green life in the 21st century, or does it mean living in a kind of parallel world, ignoring the modern world of technology and consumption where the rest of the world lives?