African penguin populations have declined by an estimated 80% over the last 30 years due to a number of researched factors, including pollution, habitat degradation, and food scarcity. A recent study has shown this to be a major cause of death. According to a joint study conducted by the UK's University of Exeter and South Africa's Department of Forestry, Fisheries, and the Environment, over 60,000 birds on the Robben and Dassen islands had died from malnutrition between 2004 and 2011. These are two of South Africa's most well-known breeding regions. The primary dietary source for African penguins is tiny fish like anchovies and sardines. However, fish stocks have drastically decreased due to climate change and intense commercial fishing. Due to the growing scarcity of sardines along the coast of Southern Africa, penguins are having to go much farther offshore in search of vital food, a change that is negatively affecting both adult survival and the livelihoods of their y...
Traditions die hard
Without a doubt, the price of gold is soaring. It remains beyond of the ordinary person's reach. They wouldn't wear it in any of their attempts to purchase even a little piece of gold jewellery. If they go to the jewellery store, their limited budget cannot afford the increased cost. What a day it has become!
It is only affordable for the wealthy. At this point, it is still a fact. They are the ones who readily purchase this priceless yellow gold for all of their everyday needs. The upper middle class, who are afraid to purchase this valuable metal, should be ignored. How could they decorate weddings?
During a discussion a pertinent question was raised before the gathering. Could there be no marriage without presentation of the gold jewellery? It invited all the attention of the gathering and it was argued that such an idea cannot hold in the society.
On putting this complex question before all the present people the answer remained not possible in the society. Such a view really perplexed one and all on the occasion. Old traditions die hard. An abrupt, unpleasant decision cannot alter societal norms.
It is quite difficult to break at such a crucial time. Why doesn't the government take some decisive action in this particular social area? A straightforward recommendation was made to implement a government subsidy of some sort.
However it seemed to be a bit of impractical suggestion. It was just the same What vehicle did you come here? A bit of highly expensive car. What need did you have? You could have come by even the expensive bicycle. The pomp and show just matters most in our traditionally populated society.
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