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Endangered Primates in Vietnam The chance of long term survival for a critically endangered species, the Grey-shanked Douc, went up by around 1/6th with discovery of group estimated at 180 animals. critically endangered primates • vietnam • deforestation • grey shanked douc langur • habitat protection
SETTING GOALS Back to our series on Breeding, this first of a two part segment deals with setting realistic goals for success - in a breeding program and in competition. breeder • dogs • breeding • breeding program • competition
THE HERO Continuing with our Breeding Series and focusing on "achieving goals", this great story perfectly illustrates the effects of compromise in a breeding program. show dog • dog show • breeding • breeding program • compromise
Growing Heirloom Plants Heirlooms are the same vegetables and flowers that our grandparents and great grandparents were growing. heirloom flowers • heirloom vegetables • old varieties of vegetables • hybrid plants • open pollinated seeds
Action Plan for Species Recovery When bird species are threatened, human intervention and an action plan for recovery can help. The Blue Chaffinch of Gran Canaria may yet be saved in this way. action plan for species • action plan for the blue chaffinch • blue chaffinch action plan • blue chaffinch • canary islands
Endangered Piping Plovers The Piping Plover is a small bird that is very hard to see on the beach. It nests on beaches, and on inland slat flats. Nests are frequently destroyed by human activity. piping plover • piping plovers • beaches • breeding ground • nesting range
Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born The Yangtze River, once habitat for Baiji, is still home to the endangered finless porpoise. As numbers continue to decline, captive breeding offers chance for survival. endangered yangtze finless porpoise • freshwater porpoise • yangtze river development • captive breeding program • fishing gear bycatch
Black-footed Ferrets Make a Comeback Once extinct in the wild, the black-footed ferret was reduced to 18 captive individuals. Today, this species now numbers 750 individuals in the wild. black-footed ferret • black-footed ferret comeback • endangered blackfooted ferret • black-footed ferret wyoming • black-footed ferret south dakota
Endangered California Condor The endangered California Condor, Gymnogyps californianus, was extinct in the wild in 1987. Now there are hundreds. Mature birds are mating, nesting and raising young. endangered california condor • north american vulture • gymnogyps californianus • extinct in the wild • largest flying birds
The Death of a Giant Panda Wolong Giant Panda Breeding Centre released captive bred bear a year ago. Death of the panda disappointing for program, but lessons learned will aid in future releases. giant pandas • panda bears • china • captive breeding • reintroduction
Zoo Fun in Naples, Florida Look, listen and learn at this small powerhouse of a zoo and gardens, located just north of the stunning SW Florida Gulf Coast community in Collier County. naples zoo • dr. henry nehrling • caladium • association of zoos and aquariums • malayan tigers
Analysis of Southern-Hemisphere Daffodils Daffodils from down-under are a treat in your garden. They are not only tall and bright, they are reliable products of high quality hybridizing (breeding) programs. daffodil • narcissus • growing daffodils • gardening daffodils • daffodil gardening
Australian Daffodils for the Garden This is the second of two articles on Australian daffodils. The Australian home gardener has it's champion, and it's Rex Breen. Read about his program. narcissus • daffodils • australian daffodils • growing daffodils • daffodil bulbs
Color Genetics of Red Cats The red color gene affects different sexed kittens in different ways and creates a beautiful array of kitten colors and is what gives us tortoiseshells and blue creams. feline color genetics • red color genetics • cat color genetics • breeding red cats • sex-linked color genetics
Helping Endangered Wild Cats Many wild cats have been driven to the brink of extinction by human activities. People can help to save wild cats by participating in cat sponsorship programs. help wild cats • endangered cats • help big cats • wild cat conservation • pet trade in wild cats
Persians - Extreme or Doll Face There are a wide variety of face types in Persian cats. Whether you prefer doll faces or extreme, it is also important to know about potential health problems. persian • persian face types • extreme face • doll face • extreme face persians
Why So Many Different Dog Breeds? Understanding the origins and purposes of dog breeds can aid in understanding their habits, care and training. dog breeds • selective breeding • identifying dog breeds • yorkie • mastiff
World's Most Endangered Wild Cat Captive breeding and prey base restoration being used to aid recovery but loss of habitat and human interaction issues need to be addressed for lynx to stay in the wild. most endangered wild cat • iberian lynx • extinction due to human interaction • habitat destruction • captive breeding
David Austin English Roses Review Started many years ago by David Austin's vision of breeding Old Garden Rose vigor with repeat blooming and color features of hybrid tea roses, this company knows a rose. garden review • david austin roses • english roses • old garden rose • hybrid tea
How To Choose Breeder Cats Purchasing the kitties that will help start your cattery requires much more than simply picking out two pretty felines. how to choose breeder cats • breeding stock feline • running a cattery • breed standard temperament • raising purebred kittens
HELPING ENDANGERED SPECIES Posh Zoos: Part Two Favorite zoos of america zoo • sandiego zoo • animal parks • cincinnati zoo • zoological park
Record Keeping For Your Birds An introduction into my new series on record keeping for bird owners. bird • birds • pet • pets • record
The Warmbloods A look at the 7 most popular Warmblood breeds horses • dressage • eventing • warmbloods • hanoverian
An Ark Program to Save Amphibians Scientists working to prevent extinctions as fungal disease spreads around the world. Coalition brings awareness of amphibian losses and spurs ark facility development. endangered amphibians • the amphibian ark • frog extinctions • zoos • aquariums
Five For Frogs Campaign Launched Five month effort to raise awareness and funds to prevent extinction of amphibians begins in May. Ways to join in the effort and learn about threats to frogs. endangered frog species • amphibian ark • five for frogs • threatened extinction • activities for children and adults
Miniature Cows Miniature cattle are a number of artificially-bred and naturally small cow breeds, used in mass farming as well as for domestic purposes. miniature cows • minicows • small breeds of cattle • zebu • mini jersey
Natural Cat Health Care By request, this article is an abbreviated list of herbal and natural remedies for cat health care. cat • cats • health • healing • homeopathic
Review of God Emperor of Dune Given the slow pace, flat characters, and lack of action, Frank Herbert's God Emperor of Dune does not match the effort of his earlier works. leto atreides • frank herbert • dune • god emperor of dune • duncan idaho
San Diego Wild Animal Park If the 4000 animals at San Diego Zoo aren't enough, visit a further 3500 at its big brother, the San Diego Wild Animal Park in 1800 acres of the San Pasqual Valley san diego • zoo • wild animal park • california • condor
San Diego Zoo: Visitor Guide San Diego Zoo is one of the California city's top visitor attractions. It's regarded as one of the best zoos in the world, and this visitor guide explains why san diego • zoo • california • top tourist attractions • animals
Saving White Tailed Prairie Dogs A Fish and Wildlife Service announcement of re-evaluation of their decision not to list prairie dogs is good news for conservationists and for black-footed ferrets. fish and wildlife service • endangered species act • white tailed prairie dog • black-footed ferret • extinction
Sick Plants Get Fevers Too! When infected by a plant virus, tobacco leaves have an elevated temperature. tobacco mosaic virus • fever • tobacco • nature biotechnology • thermography
The Black-Footed Ferret The black-footed ferret is listed as extirpated (destroyed totally) in Canada. Currently, there is a recovery program underway. Possibly, this mink-sized creature can be restored in my country. black footed ferret • animals • ferret • canada for kids • canada
Where Have All the Dragons Gone? J.R.R. Tolkien's first story concerned a "green great dragon", which he was told was not the correct way to speak of dragons. Years later, the author found the means to speak of dragons in a most compelling fashion. But how great were his dragons, and why did they like gold so much? j.r.r. tolkien • dragon • the hobbit • the lord of the rings • fram
Baiji River Dolphin Species Lost The Baiji river dolphin in China's Yangtze River is extinct despite sightings. Soon more species in the Yangtze will be lost. Scientists call it an evolutionary tragedy. baiji river dolphin • yangtze river • china • threatened habitat • species extinction
Birds of Paradise Few events in nature can surpass the thrill of spotting a Bird of Paradise in the wild. The photos done in zoos are technically superior but there is nothing like capturing the male Bird of Paradise on the wing. ferdinand magellan • ill-fated • circumnavigation • molucca islands • cloves
Blue Chaffinch – Fringilla teydea The Blue Chaffinch has evolved on the isolated islands of Gran Canaria and Tenerife, but its habitat has dwindled and the species is listed as Near Threatened. blue chaffinch • fringilla teydea • bird • canary islands chaffinch • canary islands
Caribbean Saltwater Aquarium Collection The Caribbean is one of the four major regions from which marine aquarium species are collected for the aquarium hobby. caribbean tropical marine aquarium fish • saltwater aquarium fish • caribbean sea • western atlantic • collection for the marine aquarium industry
Domesticating the Silver Fox In 1959, Dmitri Belyaev began breeding silver foxes for tameness and docility. The results of his efforts would change how we view the process of domestication. dmitri belyaev • fox farm experiment • domestic silver fox • tame silver fox • domestication of dogs
Exotic Cats Learn more about the Exotic, affectionately termed the Lazy Man's Persian, 3rd on the most popular breeds of cat list. exotic • persian exotic • short haired persian • most popular cat breeds • exotic cat temperament
Green Living Gift Ideas If you're buying for a greenie, or just trying to nudge a friend into ecological living, read these tips. green living gift ideas • ecologically friendly gifts • environmental gifts • environmentally friendly gifts • environmentally friendly presents
HARDY PERENNIAL PLANTS FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM There are some exciting new hardy plants available for year 2000 that will light up northern New England gardens. hardy perennials • delphinium • azalea • jacob's ladder • peppers
Inbreeding Cats Learn how some breeders use inbreeding as a tool to set positive traits, as well as the negatives of inbreeding, like the possibility of inherited medical disorders. inbreeding cats traits • line breeding • outcrossing kittens • breeding felines • breed true to standard
Indianapolis for Kids The Indianapolis Zoo, Children's Museum, Caribbean Cove Indoor Water Park and summer butterfly exhibit are kid-friendly activities for family travel to Indianapolis. indianapolis children’s activities • indianapolis kids activities • children’s museum • indianapolis zoo • indoor water park
Kumquats Kumquats are one of those unforgettable fruits. These have long been enjoyed. kumquats • golden orange • robert fortune
Revival of the American Chestnut Extensive efforts are underway to revive and replant the American Chestnut in its native range. american chestnut • chinese chestnut • european chestnut • chestnut blight • american chestnut foundation
ROSES FOR FRIGID NEW ENGLAND Even northern New England gardeners can grow hardy roses. hardy roses • northern new england |
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