News in July comes form Kenya that hundreds of flamingos have been reported dead in Kenya's Lake Nakuru wildlife sanctuary. Experts believe that the flamingos died due to chemical pollution from surrounding industries. Over 1.2 million flamingos are under threat and fears have been expressed over the extinction of the Lake, which is drying up due to environmental degradation and dwindling flows from

several rivers that drain into the Lake.

Yahoo! Inc said it has launched a travel service that promised to find the best deals on airfare and hotels. The 'Yahoo Farechase' website differed from a travel service in that it scoured internet websites to compare prices being offered online for flights or lodging, according to the Sunnyvale, California-based firm. 'This is the first time a search engine for travel pricing and a search engine for travel experiences have come together in a single product,' said Jasper Malcolmson, director of Yahoo Travel. Tools on the site allow people to create itineraries, map routes and share insights gleaned from their travels.