Articles related to "Biodiversity"



Conserving More of Madagascar
A Report in the Journal, Science, Says Madagascar Has an Opportunity to Rethink Endangered Species Conservation by Protecting All of Its Plants and Animals
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Honeybee Crisis and Biodiversity
Flowering plants rely heavily on bees for their survival via pollination, and many bee species are endangered. An overview of the current honeybee colony crisis.
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The Biodiversity of Ecuador's "Oriente"
Ecuador's "Oriente" is reputed to contain more diverse plant and animal life than any other jungle in the world. With its ratio of species per area, it ranks number one.
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Hemp: An Illegal Food Source?
Industrial hemp, future food.
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Livin´ La Pura Vida, Costa Rican Style
Hola from Centro Americano! I´m writing from Costa Rica, the home of some of the richest biodiversity in the world. Come alone with me as I backpack through "la jungla" of this gem of a country. Viva Costa Rica!
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The Endangered Species Act
What is the Endangered Species Act? Why is it controversial? What should you know about it?
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Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.
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Honeybees and Monoculture
Our reliance on the Western Honeybee to pollinate many food crops inevitably exposes the bees to predators, diseases and our own attempts to control other insects.
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What is a Desert?
Definition of deserts
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Wealthy and Poor at Once
This article introduces an ongoing series that will examine the many lesser-known plants and animals that could benefit humanity ... if we work to preserve them.
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National Geographic Megafishes Project
The National Geographic Society's project to tag and study at least 20 species of large freshwater fish is intended to raise awareness of potential extinction.
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Random Web Sites
Random list of web sites.
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Banana Slugs and Bunnies
Take a peek at the staggeringly diverse yet vulnerable world of the Pacific Northwest rain forest, and start recycling the Sunday funnies.
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Earth Day 2001!
Want to know more about Earth Day and the 2001 celebration? Check this out!
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Snags and nurse trees
Nurse trees and snags are essential to the diversity of forest ecosystems.
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The beaver: an ecosystem engineer
Beavers are ecosystem engineers, a key species in building and maintaining new habitats. They alter forest succession and play an important role in establishing new wetlands, enhancing biodiversity.
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Cornell Lab of Ornithology
The Cornell Lab of Ornithology conducts research, aids bird conservation, educates students and the public, and involves ordinary citizens in science.
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Management of Introduced Crayfish
Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done.
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Problems with Biofuels
Are biofuels an eco friendly alternative fuel? There are questions as to their use as an alternative energy, their impact on biodiversity and the environment.
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Rising Threat to Freshwater Fish
Destruction of aquatic habitat and invasive species are among the many factors that are causing a decline in North American freshwater fish and threaten their survival.
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Rwanda's Nyungwe National Park
From tall canopied forest to flower-filled marsh, chimpanzees to sunbirds, Nyungwe offers visitors a unique experience of tropical Africa's panoply of plants and animals.
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Saving South America's Pantanal
Being compared to Florida's Everglades National Park is not a good sign for this Ramsar site. The hope is to prevent similar loss of biodiversity and flood control value.
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Visiting Rwanda's National Parks
In the towering Virunga mountains, Nyungwe's lush forests and the grasslands and lakes of Akagera. visitors can experience all the diversity of East Africa's animal life.
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A Big Picture of What Environment Means: Another Introduction t
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A Living, Beautiful World All Its Own
Scientists say the role of the forest's ecosystem is to procreate the species, serve as food for many insects, and to provide fruit as sustenance to many animals. A living, beautiful world all to its own, and being there makes me a part of that world.
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La Amistad Biosphere Reserve
Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected.
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Web News for Environmental Junkies
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Discover Malaysia
Whether it's island beaches, magical reefs or lush tropical jungles, you just need to come to one country to find them all.
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Travel to Madagascar Island
Madagascar island is the home of eco tourism. 80 percent of its plants are endemic and people come from across the world to see the large variety of lemurs.
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Disease Threatens Tasmanian Devil
A major research project to protect remaining Tasmanian Devils from Devil Facial Tumour Disease is being aided by corporate donations from around the world
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Ethnotourism in Ecuador's Rainforest Communities
A wide variety of ethnic groups live in Ecuador's rainforest area. Many of these indigenous peoples allow tourists to visit their communities and see how they live.
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Future After Aboriginal Genocide
A fictional idea of what the future might be like if native genocide and western mono-culturalism are allowed to continue unchecked. Sobering.
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Genetically Modified Food
Growing a genetically modified crop for genetically modified food carries the risk of a transgene escaping into the wild. Why/how hybridization with wild plants occurs.
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Invasive Trout Introduce Problems
As awareness of trouble caused by introduced species increases, efforts are being made to undo damage done by intentional trout release for sport fishing worldwide.
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Environment Is Worth Fighting For But Not the Way You Think

Of Ladybug , Virgin's Cow, and ... Devil's Chicken?!?

Ornamental Grasses for Shade - Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass
Variegated Bulbous Oat Grass (<i>Arrhenatherum elatius var. bulbosum</i> 'Variegatum') is a new kid on the block in my USDA zone 7 garden. I just planted it late last season, so it hasn't bloomed yet for me. So far I really like it and hope it fulfills its reputation and starts spreading.
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Indigenous People and Conservation in Bolivia
In tropical Bolivia, indigenous people are taking charge of wildlife conservation and scoring key victories.
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What is Desertification?
2006 has been named "Year of Desertification" by the U.N.
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Web Site Review
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Intellectual Property Rights
Fourth World peoples are fighting to protect their cultural knowledge and intellectual heritage from intellectual theft and exploitation.
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Part 2: Interview with author Thomas Ogren
Part two of my interview with Thomas Ogren, author of <b>Allergy-Free Gardening.</b>
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Coral Reefs
Coral reefs are found around the world. Their biodiversity is great, but they are in danger of being destroyed.
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Malaysian Penan
Catch 22. The Malaysian government has refused to grant land rights to the Sarawak Penan until they agree to settle in sedentary colonies, renouncing a nomadic lifestyle.
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Greenpeace Wins Right to Protect Whales
Greenpeace received notice this week that it has won the right to challenge the Government in court for failing to protect whales, dolphins and other marine species from the impacts of oil exploration on the Atlantic Frontier.
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Soybeans: How healthy are they?
Are soybeans really good for you?
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Tropical Pleasures
Before frost's icy caress blackens their leaves, a handful of tender plants turn part of my garden into a tropical paradise.
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World Conservation Monitoring Centre
Wildlife statistics, International conservation, endangered species,
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Cladia retipora
Cladia retipora can grow like snow drifts, explaining its common name of Snow Lichen, while viewed close up, delicate and lacy, Coral Lichen is a fitting name.
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Deep Sea Corals
Federal policies are not working to protect deep-sea essential fish habitat. Cold water corals need more attention drawn to them, just like tropical corals.
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