Articles related to "Gibbons"

Grinling Gibbons, influenced by the Baroque style of the Netherlands, created realistic still life woodcarvings from limewood. His skill has never been surpassed.

Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes.

Tree dwelling lesser ape species, once found throughout Asia, are declining in most of their range as habitat fragmentation and pet trade put many on the endangered list.

White-handed gibbons are threatened throughout their range in Southeast Asia but few people even know the species exists. Other gibbons may be facing extinction as well.

Slowing the rate of deforestation will be key to survival of this silvery ape. Javan gibbons from the pet trade become part of captive breeding or translocation programs.

Gibbons were poached to extinction in Phuket over 25 years ago; a program is operational to rehabilitate gibbons previously held in captivity.

Once found throughout Vietnam, Laos and China, the black crested gibbons are all facing extinction, largely due to indigenous hunting practices and forest fragmentation.

First published in 1932, Sunset Song is a lyrical evocation of rural Scotland, the land and its people, in the years before and during the First World War.

Female Hoolock's release may indicate a method of establishing new populations in areas of Asia where this critically endangered primate has disappeared.

Expanding the commerce clause to regulate interstate commerce by the Congress and promote national welfare began with the precedent 1824 Steamboat Case.

The Leeza Gibbons Mineral Makeup line Sheer Cover is one of the many bestselling mineral makeup brands on the market.

The transformation of the Roman Empire took several centuries and was the effect of numerous causes traced back to the 2nd Century but did not include Christianity.

The dandelion is more than a bothersome weed. Throughout history, it has been known as food, medicine and drink.

Anglers visiting Yellowstone National Park might have better success on some of the park's lesser-known waters.

Anglers visiting Yellowstone National Park might be overwhelmed with the sheer number of choices available to them when it comes to deciding where and when to wet a line.

Explore NYC's race relations' history. Manhattan's landmark Lamartine homes, including white female abolitionist Hopper Gibbons', survived NY's 1863 War Draft Riots.

In the 18th century, the aristocracy in England was in a supremely powerful position. They controlled the government, owned most of the land and enjoyed colossal wealth.

Young gibbons often find their way into the illegal pet trade, but second chance rescue, rehabilitation, and final release all require suitable habitats.

Primate rehabilitation centres, one in South Africa and one in Indonesia, offer unique opportunities for volunteers interested in caring for apes returning to the wild.

In the 18th century, the aristocracy in England was in a supremely powerful position. They controlled the government, owned most of the land and enjoyed colossal wealth.

The Watchmen is one of the most anticipated comic films in recent memory. So could it challenge The Dark Knight in terms of box office glory? Warner Bros. execs hope so.

Exhibitions at London's National Portrait Gallery feature famous scientists, the musician George Melly, sculptor John Gibbons, and super-model/actress, Twiggy.

Portishead prove that even after a ten year gap between albums, they haven't lost any of their bitterness.

"The Academic Library and the Net Gen Student: Making the Connections" is one of the few titles in librarianship that grapples with the concepts of Academic Library 2.0.

Endangered primate conservation specialists use the list to raise awareness and to monitor progress in each species' recovery. Five species are only recently discovered.

Warner Premiere's Watchmen: The Motion Comic is strictly for those who already have the graphic novel and the movie, and still can't get enough. 6/10.

Adapting Watchmen to the screen is an epic task. Are the creative personalities involved up to it?

The recent burst of HGH and steroid links to Major League baseball suggest that the game's performance-enhancing drug problem is as bad as Jose Canseco claimed.

Warner Premiere's Watchmen spin-off DVD, Tales of the Black Freighter/Under the Hood, is a stunning sidebar to the Zack Snyder film. 9/10.

Frank Miller's disillusion with Hollywood ran deep. But after Robert Rodriguez's panel-by-panel approach to his Sin City movie, Miller embraced similar film adaptations.

DC, Marvel and Images fans alike who are thirsty for new ways to experience their favorite comic book series can revel in new 'motion comics.'

Trip Hop alumni Portishead release the fantastic "Machine Gun" their first single from new album Third, their first in over a decade.

Ray Bradbury thrills readers with tales of classic science fiction.

Check out the trailer for the Warner Bros. direct-to-DVD flick, Tales of the Black Freighter, starring Gerard Butler. DVD comes out March 24th.

Whole ecosystems collapse when habitats are destroyed, and the 'flagship species' show just the tip of the iceberg.

Wren built 52 churches after the Great Fire of London in 1666. His favourite was St. James's in Piccadilly. He found it "beautiful and convenient", as it remains today.

The best Christmas comics star familiar superheroes and underground cartoon characters alike. Gift-giving has inspired stories by talents from Alan Moore to Peter Bagge.

Whether touring Rome, Italy, or far-flung Britain, one is amazed by the contributions Hadrian made for generations to enjoy, providing inspiration for over two millennia.

Hotel Knickerbocker served as a temporary home to Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Rudolph Valentino, Three Stooges, Francis Farmer and some still live there in spirit.

A look at New York society of the 1890's and the man who decided that only four hundred people belonged in that rarified atmosphere.

The short-lived Saybrook Colony left an indelible mark on Connecticut. For starters, the first Connecticut State Seal was initially used at Saybrook.

Toby Sebastian talks frankly to Suite 101 about his aspirations and influences, school life, rival Tommy Reilly and judge Alex James in this exclusive interview.

The youngest remaining contender for the coveted Universal record deal prize talks frankly to Suite 101 about family life and his Spanish musical roots.

Watchmen is a superhero movie more like Magnolia than Mystery Men, weaving an intricate plot through a three hour running time.

Agency CEO Charlotte Beers is 12th woman named to the American Ad Federation Hall of Fame. She joins advertising men who openly discriminated against women in their day

Harry Wills never got to be the heavyweight champion of the world, he never even got a title shot. And there was really only one reason for that.

The film Watchmen makes the impossible a reality: A near perfect translation into film of what is considered by many to be the Holy Grail of comics.

The American League East race is one of Major League Baseball's best divisions. Newcomers to the league, like Boston's Diasuke Matsuzaka, could define the season.

With the "Watchmen" movie out in less than a month, store owners are finding it difficult to keep copies of the popular graphic novel on the shelves. Why all the hype?

From coastal mangrove to mountain and jungle, Cambodia claims some of the finest protected areas in South East Asia, harbouring a rich wildlife and endangered species.