Environment
World News in Brief: 3 December 2022
A round-up of world news for 3 December 2022, from a WHO Covid warning and an Indonesian earthquake to the US B-21 bomber and a camel beauty contest in Qatar.
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Animal kingdom
Environment
Thousands of Monkeys Roam Madaripur Town in Search of Food
Hunger has driven Charmugaria's monkeys into Madaripur town, and although government feeding resumed on 27 October, the animals have not returned home.
Environment
Tapasi's 'Puchi Family' of 14 Cats
Tapasi Das's Facebook page Puchi Family, built around life with her cats, has grown to more than 15 lakh followers and helps fund animal and human welfare.
Crops
Wild Elephant Carcass Recovered from Paddy Field in Netrokona
The carcass of a wild elephant has been recovered from a paddy field in the Betgara area of Kalmakanda, Netrokona, near the Indian border.
Environment
Another Deer Dies at Tetulia Eco-Park
A deer has died at the forest department's eco-park in Tetulia, Panchagarh, after two others died there some time ago, leaving only two deer.
Environment
How Do Ants Conquer Kingdoms?
A feature on how ants farm, fight and, in the case of Polyergus ants, raid Formica colonies, kill their queens and take over their workers.
Environment
Butterfly Fair at Jahangirnagar University on 2 December
Jahangirnagar University will hold its annual butterfly fair on 2 December to raise awareness of butterfly conservation.
Crops
Started as a Hobby, Moin Uddin's Deer Farm in Mirsarai Is Now a Tourist Spot
A deer farm started as a hobby in 2013 by expatriate Moin Uddin at Olinagar in Mirsarai, Chattogram, has become a tourist attraction.
Environment
Firefly Light and the Pharmaceutical Industry
A feature on how fireflies produce "cold light" and how researchers hope bioluminescent proteins can help drug development and diagnosis.
Environment
Forest Department to Recruit 275 People
The Forest Department will recruit 275 people to nine posts at the Office of the Chief Conservator of Forests, with applications open until 30 November.
Environment
Jackals Bite 15 People in a Day in Mirzapur
At least 15 people, including a child, were injured by jackal bites in three areas of Mirzapur municipality in Tangail on one day.
Fisheries
Government Working Sincerely to Conserve Dolphins
Environment minister Md Shahab Uddin said the government is working tirelessly to conserve dolphins, with nine sanctuaries declared and seven conservation teams formed.
Environment
Slow Loris Brought for Sale Released Into Forest
The Forest Department rescued a slow loris a trafficker had taken to sell in the Kaptai range of Rangamati and released it into the forest.