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Between late March and the end of April 2007, three of India's top wildlife reserves have been heavily hit by poachers, losing endangered rhinoceros, tiger and lion.

UAE's first Triple Crown winner is Asiatic Boy, victorious in the Dubai Derby by nine lengths. Vengeance of Rain scores for Hong Kong in the Dubai Sheema Classic.

Albertus Maximus and Casino Drive are two of four on-the-board favorites for Saturday's Dubai World Cup. UAE Triple Crown champion Asiatic Boy (ARG) is hyped at 3-1.

New and fast, the Zhemchug was a bright star in the Russian Imperial Navy during the Russo-Japanese War in 1904-1905

Lions and tigers of comparable size and weight are evenly matched. Which of the two has the real domain in the wild and is the superior fighter is left to an open jury.

These bulbs, corms and runner grown plants represent new varieties recently bred, and heirloom plants rediscovered and reintroduced for all gardeners to enjoy.

The UAE threw its best contenders at Curlin in the Dubai World Cup. The Preakness champ shrugged off all, including UAE Triple Crown champion Asiatic Boy.

The Fourth Marines were sent to Shanghai in 1927. What originally was a temporary mission lasted until 1941.Transferred to the Philippines, they fought on Corregidor.

All Godolphin Racing's hopefuls failed in this year's Dubai World Cup races. American Horse of the Year Curlin starred, as A.P. Arrow, Benny the Bull, others thrilled.

When the Allies occupied the German colony of New Guinea at the opening of WW I a German officer led a four-year expedition to retain the island, surrendering in 1919.

Nosema apis has long been known as an intestinal parasite of European honeybees. Nosema ceranae seems to be new and may be causing colony collapse disorder.

When World War One erupted 28 year old Leutnant zur See Gunther Plüschow, flying an already obsolete airplane, was the Kaisers entire air force in China.

The bulb growing season can be extended by using tender bulbs or other summer flowering, perennial bulbs in the yellow themed garden.

The cruisers Emden of the German Navy and Zhemchug of the Russian Navy were matched on paper but not in actuality.

Jockey Robby Albarado took advantage of a traffic jam that walled in Santa Anita Handicap champion Einstein to pilot Macho Again to the Grade One Stephen Foster title.

Go green in the garden by adding new varieties of green-flowering plants - old favorites have upgraded to green!

The varroa mite of honeybees sweeps through hives and kills bees. The parasite has spread from continent to continent.

The Japanese karesansui-style contemplative viewing garden at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) Boston, MA combines Japanese, New England and MFA elements and traditions.

All bear species found in Asia are listed as vulnerable or endangered. Some of the small isolated populations of the brown bear in Europe are also at risk of extinction.

The crazy life of white russian Major General Baron Ungern von Sternberg, psychopathic warlord of Mongolia and Military Buddhist

Planting an array of bulbs this fall, is one of the easiest and most economical ways to add lasting, colorful spring and summer flowers to your garden.

U.S.S Houston gained fame as a "presidential" ship. But the cruiser met an heroic end aganst the Japanese in the Battle of the Sunda Straits.

Kenya, as a land has been referred to as the cradle of humankind with many fossils that point out that it may have been home to early man being discovered.

A simple centerpiece can add the finishing touch on an already perfectly set table. With a few easy ideas, guests will be wondering why they didn't think of it first.

Wildlife lover or tourist to India, this tiger habitat in Karnataka is a must on your itinerary.

Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, one of South India's most beautiful national parks, and home to elephants, tigers and lots of monkeys.

There are times in even the best-designed garden when there isn't much blooming. Look to lilies to give your garden color from June to September.

Many bulb gardeners overlook the beautiful summer flowering bulbs because of the popularity of the spring bulbs. Here are plants to extend the bulb garden season.

From the Himalaya to the Ganges delta, from deserts to lush valleys and forests, India is home to a rich variety of wildlife protected in reserves and national parks.

Aryabhatta was a mathematician and astronomer who lives from 476 to 550 AD in India. He has many celebrated achievements to his credit.

The first European account of Almas was in the 1400s. Legends of these creatures have existed for centuries. Conventional scientists dismiss these cryptids as myths.

Despite their widely different backgrounds, Jackson and Roosevelt have a number of significant similarities in their public careers.

Top tips on wedding flowers for day and evening, as well as what goes best with your hair colour. Includes lists of seasonal flowers and inspiring ideas.

Located just a few minutes west of Highway 2 between Calgary and Red Deer, Olds College Botanic Garden is easy to walk, well-designed, with beautiful plants.

Various factors contributed to the coming of war in 1898 including the destruction of the USS Maine, sensational newspaper stories of atrocities, and imperialist views.

Try out these great fall recipes involving gourds and roots: stick-to-your-ribs and deliciously spiced stir-fried chayote and Chinese jicama salad

Founded by the East India company in 1643, Australia's Christmas Island possesses quite a rich and diverse history all its own.

The last China Marine band played in China before Pearl Harbor. They last performed when their regiment left Shanghai, November 28,1941.

On May 6, 1942, the final curtain fell on the defenders of "The Rock." The Fourth Marines had battled the Japanese until overwhelmed.

Year-round color, rich greenery, and bright, flashy blooms are available to gardeners who live in dry climates, such as the southwestern United States.

Grow these flower bouquet favorites for home decorating, weddings, or gift giving. Roses, lilies, and other florist flowers are easy to grow without chemicals.

These gorgeous perennials return each year bearing an abundance of large richly colored flowers, a delight to the eye from early summer into late fall.

Students of foreign languages wondering which Middle Eastern language to study and learn, Arabic or Persian (also known as Farsi), need to consider several factors.

The ideal image of a lawn draws to mind sweeping areas of rich green grass covering rolling hillsides, but yards without grass can also be lovely and graceful.

A common lawn pest, grubs are the larvae of Japanese Beetles. Learning when to treat for emerging grubs & when to treat the adult forms will keep your lawn healthy.

Two chicken dishes from Persia use saffron, cardamom, lemon juice and paprika, creating two subtlely-flavoured dishes.

He was a WWII combat veteran, and by the end of his life he had become one of the most prolific writers of all time.

Dancing bears turned in by Kalandar tribespeople now in rehabilitation for return to the wild. Wildlife organizations provide alternative job training for former owners.

An unparalleled wilderness with over 250 species of birds and moths, 450 species of birds, plus barking deer, tapair, elephant, wild dog, monkeys, tigers, Asiatic leopard

First serialized as Under Pressure, Frank Herbert's debut novel is as impressive as the author's later and more lauded Dune.