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A male Japanese monkey has been filmed trying to mount and mate with a Sika deer. Researchers saw the primate attempting to mate with at least two deer in November 2015, during the macaque breeding season. The macaques regularly bathe in hot springs in snow-covered parts of Japan, and live side-by-side with the deer. The macaques have previously been observed grooming the deer or riding them in a playful manner. The curious behaviour is outlined in a study published in the journal Primates. The monkey seemed to be a low-status male, who guarded his “love interests” by chasing away other…

A male Japanese monkey has been filmed trying to mount and mate with a Sika deer. Researchers saw the primate attempting to mate with at least two deer in November 2015, during the macaque breeding season. The macaques regularly bathe in hot springs in snow-covered parts of Japan, and live side-by-side with the deer. The macaques have previously been observed grooming the deer or riding them in a playful manner. The curious behaviour is outlined in a study published in the journal Primates. The monkey seemed to be a low-status male, who guarded his “love interests” by chasing away other…

A male Japanese monkey has been filmed trying to mount and mate with a Sika deer. Researchers saw the primate attempting to mate with at least two deer in November 2015, during the macaque breeding season. The macaques regularly bathe in hot springs in snow-covered parts of Japan, and live side-by-side with the deer. The macaques have previously been observed grooming the deer or riding them in a playful manner. The curious behaviour is outlined in a study published in the journal Primates. The monkey seemed to be a low-status male, who guarded his “love interests” by chasing away other…

Most of our words which are using by our society every day for expressing different emotions, news, and impressions are related to multicultural values, and it means that multiculturalism is one of the most important parts of our daily life. Nowadays, in the whole world when multiculturalism has a very complicated situation and difficult conditions, in Azerbaijan these values are living, developing, also supported by society and the government. As the worst example of improvement of multiculturalism and respect to different cultures and religions in government, we can show terrible and enormous acts of vandalism done by terroristic Armenian government…

Members of the Bolgatanga Zongo Youth, a pro-New Patriotic Party pressure group, say Former President John Dramani Mahama should do the honourable by vacating his official residence for Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. According to the Zongo Youth members, it is shocking that the ex-leader is still occupying the apartment against the constitution, which demands that he vacates his residence before handing over. The threats of the Zongo Youth come on the wake of demands by the former president to occupy his residence of eight years as part of his retirement package. But in a press conference in the Upper…

The World Cup will be expanded to host 48 teams, up from 32, Fifa has decided. An initial stage of 16 groups of three teams will precede a knockout stage for the remaining 32 when the change is made for the 2026 tournament. The sport’s world governing body voted unanimously in favour of the change at a meeting in Zurich on Tuesday. The number of tournament matches will rise to 80, from 64, but the eventual winners will still play only seven games. The tournament will be completed within 32 days – a measure to appease powerful European clubs, who…

The Bank of Ghana has intensified measures to tackle fraud associated with electronic payment systems. Reports from the central bank indicate that the country loses over 900 million dollars through fraudulent payment every year. A 10 member council has therefore been inaugurated to tackle the canker. Speaking at the ceremony, 2nd deputy governor of the central bank, Dr. Johnson Asiamah stressed the importance of the council in tackling e-crimes. He says the activities of the council, will reduce fraud in the e-payment systems in the country. “Payment systems bring insecurity and deficiency to the collection and distribution of government revenue.…

The Black Stars firmed up their preparations for the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations with a 2-0 win over Uzbekistan side Bunyodkor in a friendly played on Tuesday. The match at the Sevens Stadium in Dubai saw head coach Avram Grant wring the changes, giving almost each member of his squad a bite of the cherry. But it was his substitutions that paid off Captain Asamoah Gyan scored in the 67th minute with his first touch after replacing Jordan Ayew. The substitute for Ayew’s brother, Andre Dede Ayew, who had captained the side in the first half, Frank Acheampong, tapped…

President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has named the first batch of Ministers to prosecute campaign promises contained in the 2016 manifesto of the New Patriotic Party. Thirteen (13) persons have so far been named as ministers-designate.  They will face the Appointments Committee of Parliament to be vetted and approved for the various portfolios. The Ministers-designate are: Yaw Osafo Maafo – Senior Minister Albert Kan Dapaah – Minister for National Security Alan Kyerematen – Minister Trades and Industry Ken Ofori Atta – Minister of Finance Afriyie Akoto – Minister of Agriculture Boakye Agyarko – Minister of Energy Dominic Nitiwul – Minister…

QG Africa Hotel LP, a Mauritius based investment fund managed by Quantum Global Investments Africa Management Ltd., today announced the acquisition of the Mövenpick Ambassador Hotel Accra from Kingdom Holding Company (KHC). The transaction which closed on 28 December 2016 marks the most sizable open-market hotel transaction in sub-Saharan Africa to date. Complementing Quantum Global’s already significant African investment portfolio the value proposition of this transaction is underpinned by its status as one of the largest hotel and mixed use properties in West Africa occupying an exceptional position in both business and touristic segments of the African hospitality market. Quantum…