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Suburban-style ‘timeshare’ backyard returns to downtown Manhattan

A vacant lot transformed into a grassy hideaway opens this weekend to the delight of backyard-starved New Yorkers. But the faux suburban bliss experienced at the Timeshare Backyard doesn’t exactly come cheaply. [...]

New African World Heritage site is haven for elephants, gorillas and more

The new conservation site spans Republic of Congo, Cameroon, and the Central African Republic and links together three of their national parks. [...]

Rovers of the future may make decisions on their own

Researchers hope that software that allows rovers to learn what to look for will help them avoid downtime between rover commands. [...]

U.S. military plans fiber optic link to Guantanamo

The construction of a fiber optic link stands to improve telecommunication access for those living at the U.S. military base in Cuba and will cost a projected $40 million. [...]

Pet hotel thrives as Koreans seek canine companions

Irion, which means “Come here” in Korean, offers a veterinary clinic, grooming salon, cafe, shop, daycare center, exercise area, and “hotel” rooms for dogs and cats. [...]

Smoking Indonesian orangutan forced to quit

Tori, the smoking orangutan, will be forced to give up the habit when zookeepers move her to a place in the zoo where patrons cannot toss her lit cigarettes. [...]

Urbio: Urban vertical gardening … magnets included

Help bring Urbio Vertical Gardens — a minimalist, magnet-based gardening system for space-starved urbanites — to life by donating to the project’s Kickstarter page. [...]

India floods kill threatened rhinos

Severe flooding results in the death of around 600 animals in the largest wildlife park of northeast India, several of which were endangered one-horned rhinos. [...]

Rio bay fishermen in deadly feud over oil complex

Despite several attempts made on his life and the murder of four other leading members of the Men and Women of the Sea Association, Alexandre Anderson will keep fighting against the oil project he believes is threatening fishing in Guanabara Bay. [...]

Photos: Wild horses rounded up for Rapa das Bestas

Wild horses from the mountains of Sabucedo are rounded up for Rapa das Bestas, a traditional Spanish festival that involves shearing the horses’ manes and tails. [...]