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The Real Story Of The Dodo Bird's (Current) Extinction
What’s the real story of the dodo? How did such a unique bird even evolve in the first place? And are we really responsible for its extinction?
Curated Video
US adventurer to continue search for MH370
American adventurer Blaine Gibson says he will continue to search for debris and for clues on the disappearance Malaysia Airlines flight 370.Gibson spoke recently with the AP in Canberra, Australia, where he and relatives of some of...
Curated Video
Protecting the Ocean's Giants: The Impact of Contaminants on Whales and Humans
The video highlights the research efforts of the Odyssey, a scientific vessel studying sperm whales in the Indian Ocean. The team collects samples from the whales to analyze the levels of man-made toxins, particularly DDT, which can have...
The Guardian
The Chagos Islanders taking back their birthplace from the British: 'They uprooted us'
More than 50 years after they were forcibly removed from their homes, former residents of Britain’s last colony in Africa are challenging the UK’s claim to the archipelago. After a five-day journey across the ocean, from which they...
Next Animation Studio
Mauritius declares emergency after oil spill threatens coral reefs
Mauritius has declared a state of emergency after a stricken tanker began spilling tons of fuel, causing an ecological disaster among the reefs to the southeast of the island nation.
Religion for Breakfast
The Most Painful Religious Rituals
In this episode we examine the topic: The Most Painful Religious Rituals
Press Association
UK to give up Chagos Islands sovereignty to secure future of military base
Overseas Territories minister Stephen Doughty confirmed the Government has reached a political agreement with Mauritius over the Chagos Islands, also known as the British Indian Ocean Territory, following negotiations which began in...
Press Association
Stephen Doughty gives a statement on the Chagos Islands sovereignty
Interview with Stephen Doughty, Minister of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on the decision to surrender the Chagos Islands, stating this to be a 'historic moment' and that the Government 'deeply regret' the...
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Tilt Down Shot Chamarel Waterfall Grand Bay Mauritius
Tilt Down Shot Chamarel Waterfall Grand Bay Mauritius
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Pan Left Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Pan Left Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
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Block Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Block Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
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Pan Left Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Pan Left Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
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Princess Margaret Rose, sister of Queen Elizabeth II of England, visits island of Mauritius
Card: "Paramount News issue no 16" / title "People and events you're reading about" superimposed over newspapers coming off press / title "Princess Margaret greeted by huge crowds on tour" superimposed over shot of Margaret being guided...
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Pan Left Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Pan Left Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
British Movietone
THE PRINCESS IN MAURITIUS
The island Colony of Mauritius, far out in the Indian Ocean, over fifteen hundred miles from Mombasa, was the second place visited on the royal tour. Port Louis is the capital and was the destination of the royal yacht 'Britannia'. Her...
British Movietone
PRINCESS MARGARET'S TOUR
A visit to Union Flag sugar factory was one of the last royal engagements in Mauritius. Her Royal Highness also visited the Botanical Gardens at Pamplemousses. The buildings of Port Louis were brilliantly lit up when the Princess took...
Press Association
Portugal to be removed from England’s travel ban red list
Portugal will be removed from England’s travel ban red list, the Department for Transport said.
AFP News Agency
CLEAN : Strong winds, flooded roads in Mahebourg as cyclone winds hit Mauritius
Images of Mahebourg, in Mauritius, as powerful cyclone winds batter the Indian Ocean island nation (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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Block Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Block Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
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Pull Back Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
Pull Back Shot Water Lily Pamplemousse Port Louis Mauritius
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Adventurous drive on impressive avenue of calvaria trees
Adventurous drive on impressive avenue of calvaria trees
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MS Low angle pan right, large Calvaria Tree against sunny blue sky, Mauritius
MS Low angle pan right, large Calvaria Tree against sunny blue sky, Mauritius