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Nile Monitors Threaten Native Wildlife: invasive lizards spread in Cape Coral; trapping aims to limit further releases

Nile Monitor lizards have emerged as an invasive threat in Florida's Cape Coral area. Their presence endangers local wildlife by preying on eggs and small creatures, contributing to species declines. Studies indicate the lizards originated from several introductions from West Africa's southern coasts. Although trapping is employed as a management…

The Times of India · Oct 29

Ebola Reaches West Africa for the 1st Time in a Decade — What Happens Now?

Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in Abuja on Oct. 20. Here's what it means as the world's fastest-growing outbreak spreads.

Latin Times · Oct 22

Wild fish are a precious resource – here’s how aquaculture can bolster food security

Small fish such as sardinella are an affordable source of protein and essential nutrients for millions of people across West Africa.

The Conversation · Oct 21

Cocoa Prices Rally on Supply Risks and West African Weather

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +297 (+5.52%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +222 (+5.51%). Cocoa prices are sharply higher today and posted 2-week highs on positive carryover from Thursday, when Ghana raised the price paid to cocoa farmers for the 2026/27...

Barchart · Oct 2

How a Molecule in a Bird's Eye Makes Magnetoreception and Magnetic Navigation Possible

The protein that sees what eyes aren't supposed to seeA European robin weighs about 16 grams. It flies from Scandinavia to sub-Saharan Africa and back, without GPS, without a map, and without missing. The mechanism behind this has been traced to a single protein class called cryptochrome, specifically a variant…

Times Life · Sep 27

Cocoa Prices Supported by Weather Risks in West Africa

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +17 (+0.30%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +11 (+0.26%). Cocoa prices are climbing for the fourth consecutive session today amid dry conditions in West Africa. Forecasts for below-normal rains in the Ivory Coast over the next...

Barchart · Sep 25

Cocoa Prices Climb on Slack Rains in the Ivory Coast

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +62 (+1.12%) on Thursday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +55 (+1.33%). Cocoa prices settled higher for a third consecutive session on Thursday amid dry conditions in West Africa. Forecasts for below-normal rains in the Ivory Coast over...

Barchart · Sep 24

Dry Conditions in West Africa Boost Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +71 (+1.28%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +63 (+1.53%). Cocoa prices are climbing for a second session today amid dry conditions in West Africa. Forecasts for below-normal rains in the Ivory Coast over the next week...

Barchart · Sep 24

Cocoa Prices Sharply Higher on Tepid Rains in the Ivory Coast

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) closed up +126 (+2.33%) on Wednesday, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) closed up +130 (+3.25%). Cocoa prices settled sharply higher on Wednesday amid weather concerns in West Africa. Forecasts for below-normal rains in the Ivory Coast over the next week could...

Barchart · Sep 23

Forecasts for Scant Ivory Coast Rains Boost Cocoa Prices

December ICE NY cocoa (CCZ26 ) is up +136 (+2.52%) today, and December ICE London cocoa #7 (CAZ26 ) is up +141 (+3.53%). Cocoa prices are climbing today amid weather concerns in West Africa. Forecasts for below-normal rains in the Ivory Coast over the next week could stress crops and...

Barchart · Sep 23