Today the war in Iran has hit its 10th day. Iranian forces have sustained their retaliatory strikes on US military assets and other key infrastructure in Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. The latest Iranian attacks on Bahrain have damaged a water desalination plant. Further, more than a week after the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on 28 February, Iranian authorities have named his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the new leader. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes on oil facilities continue. The price of global benchmark Brent crude surged to $119.50 per barrel on Monday, its highest level since 2022, as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains at a standstill. The Strait of Hormuz, which transports about...
ZanzibarMnemba Marine Park Mnemba Marine Park is located 10 kilometres (6 mi) from Stone Town and forms part of the northeastern Unguja Island. A marine reserve and atoll, its shallow stretch of coral reef is in the shape of an oval. It is located between Matemwe and Nungwi, which is an importa...
Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve is located on the northeast coast of Unguja, 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Town. The reserve is an important biodiversity spot in the coral rag zone. The forest reserve is rich both in faunal and floral species. The faunal species r...
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From WPI Consulting
Like all marmots
An adult Vancouver Island marmot typically measures 65 to 70 centimetres (26 to 28 in) from the tip of its nose to the tip of its tail.