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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Science
- Yahoo
Photographer thrilled after trail camera shows elusive apex predator after years of waiting: 'It was such an explosion of joy'
After four years of working and waiting, wildlife photographer Vladimir Cech Jr. caught a rare glimpse of the critically endangered Sumatran tiger in Indonesia. Thrilled to see the fruits of his labors, which involved using trail cameras "triggered by animal movement," Cech described his reaction to BBC's Discover Wildlife in an early-May report. "It was such an explosion of joy," Cech said, "that the guys from rangers thought something had bitten my a** because of how quickly and unexpectedly I jumped into the air while looking at the display." The Sumatran tiger is one of the rarest big cats of all. The International Fund for Animal Welfare has estimated that there are only around 600 left in the wild, though their elusive nature makes an accurate count difficult. They are reportedly the only remaining tigers on Indonesia's Sunda Islands, as the Balinese and Javan tigers, sadly, have already become extinct. The Sumatran tiger's survival is threatened by habitat loss due to deforestation caused by land clearing for palm oil plantations, other agriculture, and logging, per Discover Wildlife. Tigers can also be subject to rampant poaching, sometimes because of the animal's role in traditional Asian medicine. As apex predators in their natural habitats, tigers play an essential role in the ecosystem. They're what's known as an "umbrella species," meaning their presence protects a myriad of other fauna. Tigers regulate the populations of the species they prey upon and limit the habitat destruction that overpopulation can cause. Additionally, with each hunt they succeed in, tigers aren't feeding themselves alone but also other species. As the Wild Cats Conservation Alliance notes, a tiger usually only eats "about 65-75% of the edible portions" of its kills. Cech's years-long photography project shows the critical role that trail cameras can play in conservation efforts. They're not just a great tool for researchers seeking to inform effective strategies to protect rare and elusive animals — they can also be a source of inspiration for the public. As Cech told Discover Wildlife, "These sharp, detailed and colourful pictures can help to raise awareness about this amazing subspecies of tiger and other animals that live in this area." Do you think America is in a housing crisis? Definitely Not sure No way Only in some cities Click your choice to see results and speak your mind. Join our free newsletter for good news and useful tips, and don't miss this cool list of easy ways to help yourself while helping the planet.
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Chelsea legend reveals wife was 'not happy' with decision after Jose Mourinho conversation
Chelsea legend Petr Cech has revealed how his wife was left unhappy over his return from a horrific head injury. The former Arsenal goalkeeper suffered a fractured skull following a collision with Reading 's Stephen Hunt during a Premier League clash at the Madejski Stadium in October 2006. He was told by some that he would never be able to play football again because of the damage caused. However, Cech was back in action within three months, wearing the protective headgear he would later become synonymous with. Cech made his comeback in a Premier League match against Liverpool in January 2007, which resulted in a 2-0 defeat for Chelsea. While the Czech shot-stopper was pleased to be back on the pitch, he said the news he was travelling to Anfield did not go down well with his wife Martina. Speaking during an interview with ex- Manchester United and Wrexham keeper Ben Foster, he disclosed how a conversation with Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho led to his return from the life-threatening injury. Despite admitting to finding it tough to adjust to wearing a helmet during matches, the 42-year-old said he soon got used to the change. Cech said on Foster's ' Fozcast ' podcast: "When we came to a point with the head injury, he [Mourinho] said, 'do you want to play?' And I said to him, 'Well, I had one training session, but now I actually feel like I'm ready to go.' I think my wife was not happy when I said I was travelling to Liverpool. She was like, 'I've heard this one before.' "She goes 'are you not playing?' I said, 'No, no, don't worry, it's just to be with the team'. We lost 2-0 and it was okay. I made a couple of saves and felt quite okay. With the goals. I couldn't do much. "The only problem I had in that game was the helmet. With the noise, I had a funny feeling like my head was in a tumble dryer. I'd never experienced that before, because when I trained, everything I did was with the helmet, but on my own. "You don't really get the noise of 45,000 people in a big game. That was one of the issues I was fighting throughout the game but then I got used to it, and it was all fine." Cech has previously described coming back from the injury as the biggest challenge of his career. But he said that he never had any doubt that he was going to defy the odds. "There were a lot of people saying it was probably the end and that I would not play again," he told Arsenal Player. "You get so many people telling you that you should take time, you should take the whole year off and build up slowly to get back. "I wanted to get back playing as this is what I enjoy the most and it was a challenge to prove to everyone that I don't need a whole year. It was a massive challenge for me because there were days when you just feel like it will never happen, it's not going well, you don't feel well and you think, 'Ok what am I going to do.' "But then you had days where all the positive things came back and I was really happy with the way I did it. I enjoyed the rest of the season when I came back because it was kind of a bonus. Nobody expected me to play so I really enjoyed that because I played with less pressure as I was appreciating the fact that I was back."
Daily Mirror
21-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Man Utd stars can't get 'Jose Mourinho treatment' due to Ruben Amorim's dressing room ban
Jose Mourinho was known for flinging food and other items when his team was underperforming, but Manchester United's players have avoided similar treatment under Ruben Amorim Manchester United players can count themselves lucky to avoid the ferocious treatment dished out by Jose Mourinho in the dressing room. The Red Devils have endured a difficult season and suffered their 15th Premier League loss of the campaign in a 1-0 defeat at home to Wolves on Sunday. Ruben Amorim lamented his side's inability to find the back of the net after the game, but will have spared his United team the same behaviour displayed by his fellow Portuguese coach. Former Chelsea and Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech has lifted the lid on how Mourinho would react by throwing food and other items around the changing room when his team was underperforming. However, Amorim is reported to have banned food from the locker room on matchdays after implementing several strict measures when he joined United in November. It means the United squad will be safe from any low-flying protein bars, despite their lowly position in 14th in the Premier League table. Cech described the angry scenes which often erupted at Chelsea during an interview on former United goalkeeper Ben Foster 's ' Fozcast ' podcast. Despite admitting that Mourinho's outbursts were sometimes unpleasant to witness, Cech insisted he was a master of knowing when to dish out tough love and when to remain calm to get the best out of his team. "It was not exactly the hairdryer, but you could feel it when he was happy and when he was not happy," Cech said. "There was a table in the middle where you had snacks, drinks, electrolytes and all the supplements. "Sometimes these things were flying everywhere, because when he got upset, he got upset. When he got upset, and he didn't like somebody's performance, you could hear it. It would come out and it would not come out in a nice way. "The good part is that it comes out and then it's gone. It happens a lot of times in football that you have an argument, or something happens and everything boils over. "But then you go back to what you need to do. Sometimes it would not be as much that he would yell at you - he would just ignore you. It was even worse, but he didn't have to do it too often." He added: "He was brilliant at half time. He knew exactly how to put people in the right place at the right time, and he knew exactly when to rip into the team. Sometimes we would walk in and we thought, 'oh my god, he's gonna kill us'. "Then he walked in and he said, 'well, I actually like it. You are struggling but still managing to get a result, and if you make these changes, it'll be fine'. He knew exactly what to say and it was his really big strength." Another former Chelsea player who has previously shed light on what Mourinho was like behind closed doors is John Obi Mikel. The midfielder confirmed Cech's account of the manager's fiery temperament in an interview with Malaysian broadcaster Stadium Astro. Mikel said: "I remember when he was younger and he'd come in the dressing room, and the table, he used to fling it and throw it. The walls were all stained and he'd say to us, 'you have to fix that, make sure you pay for it'. "This is how he got us to win games, this is how he got us to perform better. Every manager has a different way of motivating his players. For Mourinho, that was his style. "When he came back the second time, he knew that we were much older, we were much more experienced players, we weren't the kids he left behind back then, and he treated us with respect." Join our new MAN UTD WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Manchester United content from Mirror Football. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
Yahoo
02-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Annual Lions truck raffle to be held March 14
One lucky person will walk away a winner on March 14 at the Cleburne Lions Club's 30th annual truck raffle. The raffle, which includes dinner for two with every ticket purchase, begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Cleburne Conference Center. 'The Cleburne Lions Club is excited to host our 30th Annual Truck Raffle on March 14 — our biggest fundraiser of the year,' President Jason Cech said. The tickets — only 375 are sold — are $100 each and are drawn out one at a time. The last ticket left in the hopper is the winner of a $20,000 voucher toward the purchase of a vehicle from either: — Jeff England Motor Co. — Cleburne Ford — Classic Chevrolet Buick GMC of Cleburne The winner does not need to be present to win. Monies raised from the raffle remain in Johnson County to assist with Lions sight-related programs for children in the community. 'This event allows us to provide free eyeglass screenings for local schoolchildren and help those in need receive the gift of clear vision,' Cech said. 'We couldn't do this without the incredible support of our community and the dedication of our hardworking Lions Club members.' In addition, ticketholders will be eligible to win door prizes throughout the event that have been donated by local businesses and individuals. Among the prizes will be gift cards, gift baskets, kitchen items, handbags and decor. 'It's going to be a fun-filled evening with a barbecue dinner catered by Roscoe's Barbecue, door prizes, auction items, a 50/50 drawing and of course, the highly anticipated truck raffle, in which one lucky winner will win a $20,000 voucher towards the purchase of a new vehicle with Cleburne Ford, Classic Chevrolet, Buick, GMC or Jeff England Co.,' Cech said. 'We invite everyone to join us for a great cause and a great time.' Attendees will have a chance to bid on some nice items in the live auction. This year Cleburne ISD has donated a Yellow Jacket All-Season Pass for two to all home events. If you are looking for a nice little getaway for a weekend, maybe you would like to bid on a three-night stay in a cozy cabin in Angel Fire Resort in New Mexico, compliments of Johnson County Chem-Dry. Tickets are going fast. To purchase a ticket, contact any Lion member or Dugger Electric, 505 S. Caddo St. in Cleburne or by phone at 817-774-9473.
