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Time of India
4 days ago
- General
- Time of India
Three rare-to-find endangered macaques born at Trentham monkey forest in Staffordshire
According to a BBC report, a trio of Barbary macaques which is an endangered primate species with fewer than 8,000 left in the wild has been born at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The staff has described the arrival as a joyful surprise that was discovered early in the morning by head guide Anna Smith during feeding rounds. The infants were born overnight and were nestled high in the treetops. Smith called the experience of finding newborns "wonderful," adding that watching them grow is an "absolute privilege" for the team. The wide-eyed newborns are part of the dwindling global population of only 8,000 Barbary macaques that is a species currently classified as endangered. New Barbary macaque births boost hopes for endangered species The 60-acre sanctuary, which houses 140 Barbary macaques, had anticipated the births for several months. The sanctuary said newborn Barbary macaques have soft pink faces and black fur and are typically seen holding tightly to their mothers for warmth and reassurance during their first hours of life. Their births are considered a significant milestone for conservationists working to increase the Barbary macaque population. Expert views on the birth of endangered macaques Park Director Matt Lovatt explained that the sanctuary is now entering its "baby season" with six to ten births typically expected each year. He noted that the newborns will be cared for by their wider group and will begin learning the unique behaviors of Barbary macaques from day one. "We're excited to see which little one will be next," he added, "as we anticipate more arrivals in the near future." Trentham monkey forest efforts Trentham Monkey Forest partners with organizations dedicated to safeguarding wild Barbary macaques in Morocco and Algeria. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The sanctuary said its mission includes raising awareness about the species' endangered status. Barbary macaques adorable images captured Charming images capture three endangered baby Barbary macaques snuggling close to their mothers after being born high in the treetops at a UK monkey sanctuary. These adorable African primates are believed to be just a few days old when they were born at Trentham Monkey Forest in Staffordshire which is the largest primate habitat in the UK. Source: BBC Also read:
Belfast Telegraph
27-05-2025
- Belfast Telegraph
Council completes probe into ‘near miss' lion incident at Belfast Zoo but refuses to disclose details
Belfast City Council has completed its probe into a 'near miss' incident which involved a young trainee being locked in the lion enclosure last summer — but is refusing to share any details with the public due to commercial concerns among other considerations. The Belfast Telegraph has made repeated queries about the investigation that was launched in August 2024 after an individual on a training scheme managed by the Department for Communities was left in the company of a pride of Barbary lions.
CairoScene
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Marwan Pablo's ‘EN7ERAF' is a Cinematic Return to Form
Marwan Pablo's 'EN7ERAF' is a Cinematic Return to Form A surprise Eid release of four tracks, produced by Hamadaboi and with four videos directed by Abanoub Ramsis, 'EN7ERAF' is Pablo at his sharpest—cinematic, venomous, and laser-focused. Marwan Pablo made his surprise return this Eid with 'EN7ERAF', a four-track EP that plays out like a high-speed pursuit through the darker corners of Cairo's sonic underworld. With no pre-release teasers or traditional rollout, Pablo released four consecutive tracks over four days—each paired with its own visual directed by Abanoub Ramsis. Together, the project forms a tightly-wound statement: cinematic, minimal, and packed with intent. 'The goal was to create something that sits between a visualizer and a music video—not just looping visuals, but not full narrative either,' Ramsis explains. 'I wanted something elevated that still feels performance driven.' The first track, 'BONO', is a darkly confident opener that wastes no time establishing the tone. Over a driving beat from longtime collaborator Hamadaboi, Pablo's verses cut through with precision. His bars—'صعب إني أسيب إللي في إيدي عشان شوية ترندات'—call out the shallow chase for trends, signalling his disinterest in the industry's algorithmic noise. Visually, the video evokes the dusty, kinetic energy of 'Barbary' but trades nostalgia for something sharper, leaner, and more honed in. The second track, 'GHANIMA', shifts into a more venomous register. The beat glitches and growls, creating a tense backdrop for one of Pablo's rawest vocal performances to date. His flow feels urgent but controlled, slipping between aggression and clarity with precision. The accompanying video dives into shadowy rooms, dim lighting, and smoke-filled frames—less a music video than a visual fever dream. The line 'إحنا بنيجو زي القضا.. نرجعو القرد لجرابه' captures the sense of inevitable return Pablo seems to be tapping into—personal, political, and artistic. From the start, Ramsis knew time would be a constraint: 'We didn't have much time for pre-production, and the whole shoot had to happen in one day, in one location. On top of that, the videos had to be released by Eid, which meant only a day or two for post. So the concept had to be strong, visual, and shootable under tight conditions.' 'AURA', the shortest track on the EP, is also one of its most efficient. There's no warm-up—just a beat that pulses like a heartbeat and bars that slide in with quiet authority. 'Go hard, go hard.. كل مزيكتي بت Go hard' sums it up best. The video's one-shot aesthetic reflects that same momentum, letting Pablo occupy the space without distraction or clutter. It's a flex track, but not in a loud, brash way—it's smooth and sinister. 'I built a concept around repetition with variation—same elements, same space, but four different visual experiences,' says Ramsis. 'The idea was to do more with less and keep it raw and atmospheric.' The final track, 'LEMAZA', lands like a closing scene. It starts slow and deliberate, with an opening that feels like the soundtrack to a level boss entrance. The production simmers, then builds, conjuring a storm of sound before easing into resolution. The visuals match that arc with Mad Max levels of chaos—full of dust, metal and motion—until we're left with a solitary figure pushing forward, unresolved but unbroken. 'ما تشخصنهاش.. إحود الشراع عن إللي راح' lingers long after the music stops. 'The mood was meant to be timeless and slightly futuristic—less about referencing a specific era, more about creating atmosphere,' Ramsis adds. All four visualizers are set in the same massive, dark warehouse, with different lighting, setups, and set designs—each reflecting Pablo's shifting energy. 'Pablo has a very intense and internal energy,' he continues. 'That helped me strip things down and focus on capturing his presence without overcomplicating the visuals. He doesn't need much to hold the frame, so I focused on creating a world around him rather than overloading the visuals.' Together, the tracks don't read like singles—they read like chapters in a larger story, or rather, scenes in a chase sequence. 'EN7ERAF' isn't trying to dominate playlists or feed algorithms. It's a tightly structured audiovisual experience rooted in tone, tension, and tact. There's no filler, no fluff—just Pablo in a new form: sharper, bolder, and more precise than ever.
Axios
04-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
Your Philadelphia weekend: Metal and Beer Fest, Play-a-Palooza
🕺 Get jiggy with it at the Barbary in Fishtown. The dance club is back open and better than ever. They've added new lighting, a sound system, a lobby and an upstairs outdoor patio. 🍸Longer hours mean more time to sip! The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society's pop-up gardens are back on South Street and in Manayunk. 🎺 Check out the Jazz Cultural Voices Concert Series. Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Nabaté Isles hits the stage at the Philadelphia Clef Club on Saturday from 7:30-10pm. Stop by the Stenton mansion and learn about the Quakers' fight to abolish slavery. The museum has a 2,700-volume library once used by people like Benjamin Franklin. Public tours: Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4pm. Admission: $8 adults; $6 children YOWIE, the hip South Street store and hotel, is hosting a free exhibition of piggy banks from dozens of artists, most of them local. Friday, 6-9:30pm. 🖼️ Elfreth's Alley, the city's colonial landmark, opens for the season Friday. The museum opens this week, too. House tours, plus a free First Friday: Poetry on Elfreth's Alley.
CairoScene
31-03-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Marwan Pablo Strikes Back with Fierce Eid Release ‘BONO'
The release comes ahead of his highly anticipated concert at AUC Tahrir on April 10 Mar 31, 2025 Marwan Pablo returns with a hard-hitting track just in time for Eid. With sharp bars and a menacing beat, the song delivers a bold statement on the current rap scene. The accompanying music video feels like a 'Barbary' throwback - just pablo and some badass car moves. The release comes ahead of his highly anticipated concert at AUC Tahrir on April 10, where his distinct tracks are set to take center stage.
