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Sacred Lake of the Māori in New Zealand National Park Under Threat of Becoming Polluted: Visitor Contamination to Blame
Its name, Rotomairewhenua, was given by the Ngāti Apa, a local Māori tribe. The name’s meaning: the lake of peaceful lands. To New Zealanders, and to the Māori, the small body of water is sacred and ...
New Zealand’s Blue Lake faces ecological threat: How tourists can help
New Zealand’s Blue Lake, the world’s clearest freshwater lake, is under threat from the invasive algae Lindavia, commonly ...
Lake Victoria is turning green – the deadly bacteria behind it
Cyanobacteria thrive in warm, sunny lakes and ponds that contain excess nitrogen and phosphorus nutrients derived from ...
Why tourists are being told to wipe their shoes before visiting the ‘world’s clearest lake’
Hikers in New Zealand risk polluting the “clearest lake in the world” with a microscopic alga carried on their boots.
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An insider’s guide to the best farm stays New Zealand has to offer
Our edit of the best farm stays New Zealand has to offer. From luxe accommodation to quaint Airbnbs and self-catering ...
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How Northern Botswana’s Evolving Landscape Became a Haven for Wildlife
A changed landscape in Botswana's Mababe Depression is now a hot spot for wildlife year-round.