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Rare 'Ghost Elephant' Sighting Comes with Grave Warning About the Species
An elephant not seen for several years was captured on camera walking through a national park in Senegal The "Ghost Elephant," named Ousmane, was considered to be one of five to 10 elephants left at Niokolo-Koba National Park in 2019 "Elephants are under immense pressure in West Africa. Only a few populations of the pachyderms survive in this region," an expert saidAn elusive elephant that hasn't been photographed in several years was recently caught on camera strolling through a national park in Senegal. This is the first time an elephant has been documented in the location since 2020. In footage captured by a camera trap at Senegal's Niokolo-Koba National Park (PNNK), both the wild cat conservation organization Panthera and Senegal's National Parks Directorate (DPN) caught a glimpse of what is being called a "Ghost Elephant" — a name the African forest elephant has earned because of its infrequent appearances in Senegal. The video marks the first time an African forest elephant has been photographed or filmed in the park in five years, and the first time the specific elephant in the clip — Ousmane, who was named after a park ranger — has been seen since 2019. At the time, Ousmane was considered to be one of five to ten African forest elephants left at Niokolo-Koba, which used to house hundreds of elephants before the "devastating impacts of poaching and habitat loss," according to the organizations. In the footage, Ousmane walks in the dark, gets an up-close glimpse at the camera set-up, and continues on. As the World Wildlife Fund points out, the African forest elephant was declared Critically Endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in 2021. "Elephants are under immense pressure in West Africa. Only a few populations of the pachyderms survive in this region," Philipp Henschel, west and central regional director of Panthera, said in a statement to Newsweek. "Niokolo-Koba National Park, where this individual was filmed, is the last area in Senegal where this endangered species survives." As Henschel told the outlet, Panthera and the DPN had "gradually increased the protection" of Niokolo-Koba National Park since their joint park support program launched in 2017. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Additional successes for the program include a significant increase in the West African lion population, which has doubled in the park since Panthera and the National Parks Directorate began working on initiatives. As for the "Ghost Elephant," there are now organized surveys to "assess if the elephant we recently filmed is the sole survivor in the park and therefore in Senegal," Henschel told Newsweek. "If this was found to be the case, we will assess the feasibility of translocating a herd of females into the park, so as to found a new breeding elephant population in Senegal." Read the original article on People
Al-Ahram Weekly
10-04-2025
- Business
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Egypt, US sign $235 mln contracts to modernize Egyptian railways
Egyptian National Railways (ENR) and US Progress Rail Locomotives (PRL) have inked three railway contracts to modernize Egypt's local railways. Egyptian Minister of Industry and Transport Kamel El-Wazir and US Ambassador to Egypt Herro Mustafa Garg witnessed the signing of the contracts. The deals will modernize 100 Henschel locomotives, supply spare parts for 141 locomotives for 15 years, and provide technical support for 10 years. Chairman of the ENR Engineer Mohamed Amer and Vice President of PRL Mr. Jack Zeng have signed the contracts. Minister El-Wazir stated that these contracts are part of the ministry's plan to support the current fleet of locomotives, increase the number of trips on the network, and improve service, meeting the growing needs of a transport sector capable of driving development. He added that enhancing the railway system will also increase the volume of goods transported via it, reduce road burdens, and leverage railway resources. El-Wazir explained that modernizing 100 Henschel locomotives will involve installing entirely new components, including the engine, advanced control system EM2000, high-voltage electrical cabin, air compressor, low-pressure cabin, air brake system, and cooling system. Additionally, major components of the locomotives will undergo overhauls using new spare parts. Moreover, he emphasized that this modernization would benefit the locomotive operationally by reducing oil consumption by approximately 50 percent with the new engine technology and decreasing fuel consumption by over three percent compared to the current engine technology. It will also reduce carbon emissions, enhance fleet availability, and improve reliability for the ENR by replacing outdated parts and increasing common components with the authority's EMD JT42CWRM locomotives. The minister also stressed that these contracts aim to localize industry. The Egyptian Railways Maintenance and Services (ERMAS) will overhaul reused parts (traction motors, main generators, and so on). This will allow the use of local components and the transfer of expertise under PRL's supervision. The minister also indicated that, per the deals, the ministry, in collaboration with major global companies, will introduce 210 new locomotives and rehabilitate and repair 99 locomotives out of the current fleet of 210. In addition, it will provide regular maintenance of the current fleet at railway workshops as part of a comprehensive plan to continue developing the railway system. "I am pleased to witness the signing of contracts worth over $235 million for the modernization and maintenance of locomotives. I congratulate Progress Rail and the Egyptian Railways on this agreement," Ambassador Garg said. "The United States is proud of its advanced technologies and innovations, which contribute to and will continue to bring mutual prosperity to both countries," he added. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
Reuters
08-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Reuters
Super Bowl superfans gather in New Orleans to keep 59-year streak
Summary "Never Miss a Super Bowl Club" attends every game since 1967 Eaton backs Chiefs for historic three-peat, Henschel and Crisman for Eagles New Orleans praised for inclusivity, favorite Super Bowl destination for Eaton NEW ORLEANS, Feb 7 - For Donald Crisman, Tom Henschel, and Gregory Eaton, Super Bowl Sunday isn't just a game — it's a lifelong commitment. The trio, known as the 'Never Miss a Super Bowl Club,' has been there from the very beginning, attending every championship game since the first in 1967, and the devotion of the three remaining members is unshakeable. 'My family knows—if you have a wedding or funeral or something, Gregory won't be there and they know that,' chuckled Eaton, 84, of Lansing, Michigan. 'So don't plan it around the Super Bowl. And my mother and my father would get upset at me. I'd say, 'That's it. That's me.'" Reunited in New Orleans ahead of Sunday's game, the three men reflected on their decades-long tradition, sharing old stories and fresh debates. Eaton, a Detroit Lions fan, is throwing his support behind the Kansas City Chiefs in hopes of seeing a historic three-peat. Henschel, 82, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Crisman, 88, of Kennebunk, Maine, are both backing the Philadelphia Eagles this time round. 'Kansas City here I come,' Eaton began singing, to his friends' obvious delight. 'I want them to break the record because no team's won three in a row,' he explained. 'And I like records to be broken and set." Henschel said being a member of the ever-present club today was a blessing while Crisman, who arrived with his original Super Bowl I hat and a collection of memorabilia, summed up his feelings simply: 'I consider myself lucky to be still living.' Having witnessed the evolution of the event—from $12 tickets and empty seats at Super Bowl I to the global spectacle it is today—the trio has seen it all. But they are as excited as ever as the big day approaches. 'I always say, if your team is in the game it's like New Year's and Fourth of July put together – that's how much fun it is going to the Super Bowl,' Henschel smiled. NEW ORLEANS, A FAVOURITE DESTINATION Among the many host cities they've visited, one stands out. 'New Orleans opened it up for people of color because they weren't going to get to the Super I've always liked New Orleans for that,' Eaton said. 'It's my favorite city to watch the Super Bowl. I mean, the people here, the weather's usually good and it's just because we used to come down to the Mardi Gras, and, you know, we have to stay in the Black hotels and doing that. And in the United States of America, we shouldn't have been that way. Well, New Orleans helped to change it.' Through changing stadiums, dynasties, and decades, the bond between these lifelong fans remains unbreakable. And what keeps them coming back year after year? 'Half of it is these clowns,' Crisman said, pointing at his laughing friends. 'I get to see them, which is meaningful to me, very meaningful. I'm so happy that we're doing it again.'
