Articles related to "Extinction"
The Sixth Great Mass Extinction
A poll conducted by the American Museum of Natural of Natural History and the Louis Harris survey research firm found that 70 percent of the biologists polled believe that within 30 years up to one-fifth of the species on earth will become extinct. A third of those polled are more pessimistic. They think up to half the species on Earth will be gone. Where is Noah when you need him!
extinction • endangered • environment
A poll conducted by the American Museum of Natural of Natural History and the Louis Harris survey research firm found that 70 percent of the biologists polled believe that within 30 years up to one-fifth of the species on earth will become extinct. A third of those polled are more pessimistic. They think up to half the species on Earth will be gone. Where is Noah when you need him!
extinction • endangered • environment
Island Biogeography is not for Dodos
When most people look at animals they only see the animals — tigers, tortoises, hornbills, rhinos and so on. They never ask why an animal is the way it is or how it got that way; where it came from and what it is like. Few wonder why animals are where they are and why they're not where they're not. David Quammen does.
islands • biogeography • extinction • darwin
When most people look at animals they only see the animals — tigers, tortoises, hornbills, rhinos and so on. They never ask why an animal is the way it is or how it got that way; where it came from and what it is like. Few wonder why animals are where they are and why they're not where they're not. David Quammen does.
islands • biogeography • extinction • darwin
Southern Right Whales on the Rebound
Southern right whales, hunted to the brink of extinction earlier this century, are making a comeback off the Argentine coast, according to a report published last week.
southern right whales • argentina • brazil • emu • comeback
Southern right whales, hunted to the brink of extinction earlier this century, are making a comeback off the Argentine coast, according to a report published last week.
southern right whales • argentina • brazil • emu • comeback
Vaquita: Most Endangered Cetacean
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
A little known small cetacean, existing only in the Sea of Cortez, is in danger of extinction. Changes to fisheries and local involvement are needed to save the vaquita.
critically endangered cetacean • world's smallest porpoise • vaquita • endangered totoaba fishery • shrimp trawl fishery
Good, But Not Plenty - Endangered Dolphins
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
Currently, there are (at least) 14 species of dolphins that are on the endangered species list...two on the brink of extinction. What are the causes? Who is doing something about it?
bycatch • endangered • extinct • habitat • environment
World Orchid Conservation - Is It Working?
World Orchid Conservation--Is It Working? What is your opinion?
orchid • conservation • orchid lady • flowers • orchids
World Orchid Conservation--Is It Working? What is your opinion?
orchid • conservation • orchid lady • flowers • orchids
Colonial Whaling: A Risky Business
Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.
colonial whaling risky business • catching oil denizens of the deep • colonial whale hunt • commercial whale products • colonial whaling ports
Whaling was an important industry in the colonial nor'east. Households ate supper and read their papers by the light of whale oil lamps and candles.
colonial whaling risky business • catching oil denizens of the deep • colonial whale hunt • commercial whale products • colonial whaling ports
Northern Elephant Seals
Northern elephant seals have made a huge comeback after facing near extinction but it is their diving and fasting capabilities that researchers are most interested in now
northern elephant seal • near extinction • hour long diving • month long fast • ancient pinniped
Northern elephant seals have made a huge comeback after facing near extinction but it is their diving and fasting capabilities that researchers are most interested in now
northern elephant seal • near extinction • hour long diving • month long fast • ancient pinniped
The Mysterious Extinct Dodo Bird
Dodos were extinct by 1700, and we don't know much about them. Read some interesting facts about Dodos - big, flightless, fruit loving, isolated by ocean, and doomed.
dodo bird • extinct dodo bird • dodo birds • dodo bird history • extinction of the dodo bird
Dodos were extinct by 1700, and we don't know much about them. Read some interesting facts about Dodos - big, flightless, fruit loving, isolated by ocean, and doomed.
dodo bird • extinct dodo bird • dodo birds • dodo bird history • extinction of the dodo bird
WB to save Tasmanian Devil
After years of disinterest, Looney Tunes studio teams up with State of Tasmania to help save the Tasmanian Devil from extinction.
tasmanian devil • taz • warner brothers • wb • looney tunes
After years of disinterest, Looney Tunes studio teams up with State of Tasmania to help save the Tasmanian Devil from extinction.
tasmanian devil • taz • warner brothers • wb • looney tunes
Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
The impact of comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 showed that the solar system is still a very volatile place.
comets • shoemaker-levy 9 • gene shoemaker • carolyn shoemaker • david levy
Locust by Jeffrey Lockwood
A fascinating book that is for anyone who has ever read Little House on the Prairie and wondered why we don't see massive swarms of grasshoppers today.
locust • rocky mountain locust • locust the devastating rise and mysterious disappe • melanoplus spretus • grasshopper swarms
A fascinating book that is for anyone who has ever read Little House on the Prairie and wondered why we don't see massive swarms of grasshoppers today.
locust • rocky mountain locust • locust the devastating rise and mysterious disappe • melanoplus spretus • grasshopper swarms
Bonobo Conservation Programs
Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest
endangered bonobo • smallest great ape • bushmeat trade • mining and petroleum exploration • wildlife reserve
Found only is a one area of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the smallest great ape faces threats from the bushmeat trade, mining, logging and ongoing civil unrest
endangered bonobo • smallest great ape • bushmeat trade • mining and petroleum exploration • wildlife reserve
Champsosaurs
It's a crocodile? It's an alligator? No! It's a champsosaur!
champsosaur • diapsid • crocodilian • crocodile • alligator
It's a crocodile? It's an alligator? No! It's a champsosaur!
champsosaur • diapsid • crocodilian • crocodile • alligator
Karner Blue Butterflies: An Endangered Species!
Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.
karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
Today, the Blues butterflies include endangered species in both North and South America. Among the first placed on the U.S. Endangered Species List in 1975 (receiving final approval in 1992) was the much-loved Karner Blue. Read about what can be done to help prevent the impending extinction of one of the world's most beautiful and rare species of butterflies.
karner blues • butterfly • butterflies • endangered species • pine bush
Chicago's Field Museum for Kids
There are a lot of ways for young people to have fun at the Field Museum while learning about the Windy City and their world.
field museum for kids • chicago attraction for children • home to dinosaur sue • largest t-rex in the world • evolving planet exhibit
There are a lot of ways for young people to have fun at the Field Museum while learning about the Windy City and their world.
field museum for kids • chicago attraction for children • home to dinosaur sue • largest t-rex in the world • evolving planet exhibit
Marine Mammals
Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.
whales • dolphins • porpoises • dugongs • seals
Three groups of mammals have lived in the oceans for millions of years.
whales • dolphins • porpoises • dugongs • seals
Sea Otters
Important for maintaining their own habitat and very well adapted for their life there.
sea otters • kelp forests • marine adaptations • fur trade • captain james cook
Important for maintaining their own habitat and very well adapted for their life there.
sea otters • kelp forests • marine adaptations • fur trade • captain james cook
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
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
Dark News Tape (July, 29)
News of the dark doom/death world
doom • death • news • music • death music
News of the dark doom/death world
doom • death • news • music • death music
Aboriginal Passive Resistance
There are many articles here on the silenced history of frontier warfare, and the struggle for Aboriginal rights. But what about the warriors who use passive resistance?
aboriginal resistance • aboriginal warriors • passive resistance • kirridth yordtharrngba • kakkib
There are many articles here on the silenced history of frontier warfare, and the struggle for Aboriginal rights. But what about the warriors who use passive resistance?
aboriginal resistance • aboriginal warriors • passive resistance • kirridth yordtharrngba • kakkib
Amid controversy, IWC maintains whaling ban
The United States and its allies succeeded in maintaining a 13-year-old ban on commercial whaling at the annual International Whaling Commission conference last week, but several pro-whaling nations threatened to ignore the restrictions.
iwc • whales • ban • whaling • international whaling commission
The United States and its allies succeeded in maintaining a 13-year-old ban on commercial whaling at the annual International Whaling Commission conference last week, but several pro-whaling nations threatened to ignore the restrictions.
iwc • whales • ban • whaling • international whaling commission
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.
greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
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.
greenpeace • whales • atlantic frontier • court decision
Aborigines and Conservationism
Aborigines and Greens both have a strong environmental focus in activism. But are conservationists in reality serving a colonial agenda when it comes to land rights?
aboriginal activism • green activism • land rights • conservation • aboriginal land rights
Aborigines and Greens both have a strong environmental focus in activism. But are conservationists in reality serving a colonial agenda when it comes to land rights?
aboriginal activism • green activism • land rights • conservation • aboriginal land rights
Barbecue Bison Burgers
For all the holidays coming up in both Canada and the United States try something truly North American, bison meat.
bison • buffalo meat • bison meat • barbecue • canada day
For all the holidays coming up in both Canada and the United States try something truly North American, bison meat.
bison • buffalo meat • bison meat • barbecue • canada day
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
Two species of endangered butterfly, at opposite ends of the earth, get respite from vehicles. One is protected during its migration, the other needs year round relief.
endangered milkweed and sand mountain butterflies • off road vehicles • migration path protection • habitat loss and degradation • orv trails
El Segundo Blue Butterfly Recovers
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.
el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.
el segundo blue butterfly • removal of invasive plants • local native plants • restored dune habitat • endangered species act
Friendlier Seas for Turtles
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
A coalition of environmental groups attempt to persuade the U.S. federal government to declare the Leatherback Turtle's seasonal hunting grounds a critical habitat.
turtle • fishing • endangered • habitat • nature
Galloway Red Kite Trail
Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.
red kite • birds of prey • galloway • south west scotland • castle douglas
Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.
red kite • birds of prey • galloway • south west scotland • castle douglas
Global Warming Threatens Vintners
Global warming's projected impact upon the world's viticultural microclimates could hurt Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvingnon among others.
global warming • wine • diffenbaugh • purdue • winegrape
Global warming's projected impact upon the world's viticultural microclimates could hurt Pinot Noir, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Sauvingnon among others.
global warming • wine • diffenbaugh • purdue • winegrape
Greens vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part two. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, conservationists often find themselves working for the enemy.
green activism • aboriginal environmentalism • environmental activism • aboriginal land management • indigenous land management
"Good Guys" part two. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, conservationists often find themselves working for the enemy.
green activism • aboriginal environmentalism • environmental activism • aboriginal land management • indigenous land management
Manifest Destiny Ideology
The doctrine of Manifest Destiny is one of America's greatest exports, killing off Indigenous peoples worldwide since the 1800's.
manifest destiny • american diaspora • ainu • khanti • kalahari bushemen
The doctrine of Manifest Destiny is one of America's greatest exports, killing off Indigenous peoples worldwide since the 1800's.
manifest destiny • american diaspora • ainu • khanti • kalahari bushemen
MOm Cares for Monk Seals in Greece
Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive.
endangered mediterranean monk seal • wildlife rehabilitation • national marine park • environmental education • ecological research
Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive.
endangered mediterranean monk seal • wildlife rehabilitation • national marine park • environmental education • ecological research
Stamp It Out
Please support this postcard campaign from Survival International, aiming to eradicate popular notions of indigenous people being "primitive" in literature and the media.
survival international • stamp it out • stamp it out postcards • pre-history • primitive myth
Please support this postcard campaign from Survival International, aiming to eradicate popular notions of indigenous people being "primitive" in literature and the media.
survival international • stamp it out • stamp it out postcards • pre-history • primitive myth
The Future of MMA on Television
MMA has grown sporadically in the past few years and now it can be seen on our television screens.
ufc • mma • tv • pride fighting • spike tv
MMA has grown sporadically in the past few years and now it can be seen on our television screens.
ufc • mma • tv • pride fighting • spike tv
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.
biodiversity • e.o. wilson • crops • livestock • amazon
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.
biodiversity • e.o. wilson • crops • livestock • amazon
Whistling as an International Art
In some cultures whistling is impolite, even taboo. But it is on the decline also where it was common in music or as a custom, and even where it is part of the language.
whistling • whistle • human whistle • whistling taboo • whistling rude
In some cultures whistling is impolite, even taboo. But it is on the decline also where it was common in music or as a custom, and even where it is part of the language.
whistling • whistle • human whistle • whistling taboo • whistling rude
World Ecosystems in Danger
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
Urbanization, new dam constructions, groundwater withdrawals and pollution are helping to paint a grim view of the future.
conversion of land to agriculture • urban-industrial developments • new dam construction • building dikes and levees • large-scale river diversion
African Wildlife Conservation
Two conservation foundations, one in England and one in South Africa, seek to conserve rhinos, elephants and other African wildlife.
african wildlife • africa • rhino • elephant • conservation
Two conservation foundations, one in England and one in South Africa, seek to conserve rhinos, elephants and other African wildlife.
african wildlife • africa • rhino • elephant • conservation
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