8 h. ago Safari becomes a zoo? Queues,  armies of influencers, legions armed with drones.. the new crowded African wilderness

For many nature fans, it's the ultimate adventure holiday...but safari holiday destinations have soared in popularity in recent years, with hoardes of influencers posing up a storm in Africa's plains.

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16 h. ago How much it costs to stay at Chester Zoo's safari lodges with lakeside views and giraffe enclosure

The new luxury lodges promise the "ultimate African safari experience right here in the UK" from £396

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21 h. ago First look at Chester Zoo's overnight luxury safari lodges with views of giraffes and zebras

The groundbreaking new conservation experience is home to rare giraffes, zebras and antelope

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8 d. ago Zoo welcomes four rare lion cubs whose population is extinct in wild

Fewer than 200 Barbary lions are thought to exist in captivity worldwide

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8 d. ago Zoo welcomes four new rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct outside of protection

Four Barbary lion cubs have been born in a Czech zoo, marking a vital step for the rare animal that is extinct in the wild

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9 d. ago Ukraine says Indian parts found in Russian drones as Kremlin hits back over Trump tariff threats – Europe live

Revelations from Zelenskyy aide come as Kremlin criticised Trump’s threats to raise tariffs on India over its purchases of Russian fuelAnd in the last few minutes, Andriy Yermak, senior aide to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, sought to ramp up the pressure on India as he revealed that Ukrainian armed forces have seen Indian components being used in Russian drones involved in strikes against civilian population across Ukraine.“It is necessary to deprive the Russians of the opportunity to receive components from other countries and stop the killing of Ukrainians. Also, buying Russian energy resources is financing war, which does not contribute to peace,” he added. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Ukraine welcomes Trump’s nuclear sub move, saying it has ‘silenced’ Medvedev – Europe live

Senior Zelenskyy aide says ‘Russia only understands one thing: strength’President Zelenskyy also called for more pressure on Russia, as he posted a video of drone strikes on what he said were first responders and medics arriving to help after attacks.“Deliberate FPV [first person view] drone strikes on first responders and medics arriving to help after attacks – all of this is typical for every city or community within reach of Russian drones. The Russian army simply kills everything that is alive,” he warned.“We count on strong decisions from the United States, Europe, and the world regarding secondary sanctions on Russian energy trade and Moscow’s banking sector.Ukraine looks forward to the implementation of every agreement on strengthening defense that has been reached with its partners. Continue reading...

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