  Expert: snake aggression caused by human intrusion in their territories   June 17, 2011 - 16:40 AMTPanARMENIAN.Net - Snake aggression is caused by launch of construction works in the snakes’ habitats, the head of nature reserves department at Armenian Nature Protection Ministry stated. As Aram Aghasyan told a news conference in Yerevan, 23 species, only 4 of them poisonous colubrid snakes, including a blunt-nosed viper, are registered in Armenia. According to Mr. Aghasyan, the bite of a blunt-nosed viper, the most common species, can be lethal, unless correct medical help is offered. The expert recommended against tours over the fields at night time, the most active period for snakes in summer.   3 17.06.11 - Press conference of RA chief toxicologist Michael Gabrielyan and Aram Aghasyan , the head of nature reserves department at RA Nature Protection Ministry     Top stories The number of state universities will be reduced from 23 to 8 by 2030, Minister of Education, Science, Culture and Sport Zhanna Andreasyan has said. From September 21 to November 11, a total of 2,820 Russians registered at a place of residence in Armenia, the police has said. The situation on the contact line between Karabakh and Azerbaijan was relatively stable overnight, the Defense Army says. Defense Minister Suren Papikyan has visited the southern Armenian province of Syunik, the Defense Ministry reported on March 18.   Partner news |  Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year.Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |
