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Articles related to "Habitat Destruction"
Acid Rain Part Two Description of environmental impacts as a result of acid rain. acid rain • environmentla impacts • composition changes • habitat destruction • acidity
Fish and Insect Themes Topics of biological interest and concern are explained, with links to four articles which expand on these themes and lead on to additional information. introduced species • migration • habitat destruction • sex and genetics • animal senses
Habitat Destruction Efficient farming can damage the environment in a number of ways, but we are becoming aware of some of the problems we have caused. Maybe we can do better in the future? introduced species • agricultural practices • deforestation • industrial thermal pollution • hopeful signs
The Rat that Ate Florida giant rats are eating their way across the North American continent rats • nutria • rodents • wetlands • marsh
Big Birds: The Great Blue Heron Big, beautiful, and primitive - meet the Great Blue Heron. great blue heron • ardea herodias • sapsucker woods • colorado • wetlands
Easter Bunny and the Bilby The common symbol of Easter the Easter bunny is being replaced by the Easter Bilby in Australia. The rabbit introduced by the first settlers became a plague pest whereas easter celebrations • rabbits • rabbit plague • rabbit proof fence • bilby
Environmental News Pesticides, Chinese air pollution, habitat destruction, aquarium exhibits, environmental attitudes and frog pages appeared in the news recently. pesticides • chinese air pollution • habitat destruction • aquarium exhibits • environmental attitudes and frog pages.
The Four Elephant Species Four species of elephant are recognized as DNA shows two species are different from the Asian and African. All are endangered largely due to habitat destruction and loss. asian elephant • african elephant • borneo pygmy elephant • forest elephant • habitat destruction and loss
The Ten Most Endangered Mammals Ten of the most critically endangered mammals facing extinction as a result of habitat destruction and loss, introduced species,hunting and/or poaching. most endangered mammals • baiji • javan rhinoceros • hairy-nosed wombat • extinction
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
GREEN TRANSPORT - FOR FUN We all know that cars are bad for the environment, but is there any other alternative besides walking everywhere? Well, yes there is, and with this article you will discover a lot of forms of non-polluting transport, discover which are greenest and compare advantages and disadvantages. suite101 • transport • travel • vehicle • bike
6 Endangered Dolphins and Porpoise 6 species of dolphins and porpoises are on the endangered list, but 22 others might be if enough was known about them. So what happens when the data just isn't there? endangered dolphins • endangered porpoises • by-catch • extinct baiji • susu
Checkerspot Butterfly Endangered? USFWS may be forced to determine whether Sacramento Mountains Checkerspot Butterfly should be listed as endangered as agricultural pesticide use is proposed for the area. sacramento mountains checkerspot butterfly • agricultural pesticide use • endangered species act • threatened alpine meadow habitat • development and off road vehicles
Cougars With the exception of the California panther, cougars are not an endangered animal, yet. However with an ever growing habitat destruction problem with the cougar, it is destined too certainly come to the point of endangerment. cougars • exotic wildlife • kalidas • cats • big cats
Headaches For Scotland's Windfarms One of the most renewable energy rich countries in Europe, Scotland must overcome environmental, social and political obstacles before it can claim to be truly green. "renewable energy scotland • windfarms in scotland • opposition to windfarms • isle of lewis windfarm • scotland's energy resources
Poaching Increases in India Between late March and the end of April 2007, three of India's top wildlife reserves have been heavily hit by poachers, losing endangered rhinoceros, tiger and lion. poaching • endangered species • wildlife trafficking syndicates • indian rhinoceros • asiatic lion
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. endangered freshwater fish • threatened north american fisheries • imperiled fish stocks • temperate freshwater biodiversity • american fisheries society
The Endangered Species Act What is the Endangered Species Act? Why is it controversial? What should you know about it? esa • endangered • threatened • species • extinct
The Lost Mid-Continent: North America's Grand Prairies We know about the dangers faced by old-growth forests, by tundra biomes, by salmon rivers. But what about America's mid-continent, the botanically-rich prairies? prairie • biome • shortgrass • tallgrass • mixed-grass
Bees as Desert Plant Pollinators There are 20,000 species of bees in the world and 3,500 in North America. Many species, besides honeybees, are efficient pollinators of desert plants. pollen bees • pollinators • honeybees • pesticides • herbicides
Bog Turtles Finally Seen as Threatened -- Part I Clemmys muhlenbergii, bog turtle, Muhlenberg Bog Turtle, threatened species, endangered species clemmys muhlenbergii • bog turtle • muhlenberg bog turtle • threatened species • endangered species
Columbine and Wood Lily: Two Wildflower Beauties Consider this a tribute to two of the most beautiful wildflowers in the Colorado Rockies. They are so lovely, they must be protected by law, and by the help of everyone who enjoys them. columbine • wood lily • preservation • wildflowers • aquilegia coerulea
Create Natural Nesting Sites The right features can increase your chances of attracting nesting birds to your property and having wild birds nest and raise young in your backyard bird habitat. create natural nesting sites • birds • backyard bird habitat • attract nesting birds • features
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
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
Global Warming, Endangered Species, Global warming, endangered species and caterpillar deaths are in the news. global warming • endangered species • bt • monarch butterfly • climate change
Going Batty All about the often misunderstood, but very important, flying mammal: the bat. bat • mammal • fly • wing • human
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
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. colony collapse disorder • biodiversity • beekeepers • stingless bees • bumblebees
Human Effects Human behaviour affects the planet in many ways, some intentional and others accidental. biodiversity • invasive species • harlequin ladybird • tiger mosquito • killer bees
Hunting for a Home: Wildlife Habitats Why are habitats important, and how can I help? habitat • wildlife • backyard • ecology • conservation
In Wadden Sea Seals Protected Wadden Sea seals not endangered, but get special protection following 1988 die-off. Seals used as monitor of environmental health where contaminant levels are high. contaminant pollution • impaired immunity • human disturbance • wadden sea seals • ecosystem monitoring
Lesser Flamingo – Pink Wader The Lesser Flamingo inhabits coastal and inland wetlands in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia. It's breeding and feeding habits are unusual and interesting. lesser flamingo phoenicopterus minor • pink feeding breeding threats • range wetland africa asia • migration chick juvenile • wader food nesting filter
Lions and Leos Lions are known as the 'kings of the jungle', that is the jungles they inhabit within Africa. And if you are interested in astrology, come and take a look at the comparison of Leo's to lions. lion • exotic wildlife • kalidas • big cats • africa
Managing Methane From Livestock Going carbon neutral means finding ways to control the methane produced by sheep and cattle. From vaccines to cashew oil, new efforts to meet Kyoto Protocol objectives. greenhouse gas emissions • ruminant methane reduction research • livestock and crop genetic research • new zealand and australia farm animal production • kyoto protocol
Pet Insects Children sometimes keep insects as pets, but choosing the right ones can be difficult. which species of insect can be kept as a pet • motive • feeding and housing • legislation and the law • risk of bites and stings
Piping Plovers in Canada, 2008 Recognition of threats and pressures that Piping Plovers face has lead to effective conservation measures. In Canada; the species is making a slow recovery. piping plover charadrius melodus • about shorebird threats conservation • threatened endangered recovery guardianship • canada north america habitat • beaches prairies lakes flats
Sloth Bears Going Back to the Wild Dancing bears turned in by Kalandar tribespeople now in rehabilitation for return to the wild. Wildlife organizations provide alternative job training for former owners. sloth bears • dancing bears • kalandar tribespeople • india • bear rehabilitation
The Deadly Gaboon Viper of Africa The Gaboon Viper is one of the most beautiful snakes on the planet. Behind that beauty lies a deadly bite from the longest fangs in the world. gaboon viper • longest fangs • longest fangs of any snake • african rain forest • venomous snake
The Feral Cats and Birds Debate When it comes to feral cats and their impact on birds, there are strong arguments for and against both eradication programs and trap-neuter-release (TNR) programs. feral cats • feral cats and birds • eradication programs • trap-neuter-release • tnr
WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE Coffee plants, which require frost-free growing conditions, produce coffee berries. From the berries come those delectable coffee beans. Coffee and other fruits may be in danger as their gene pool becomes diminished. coffee • coffee beans • coffee berries • ethiopia • louis xiv
What Causes Deformed Frogs? When people find frogs with too many legs, they often suspect pollution. In many cases, this type of frog deformity results from parasitic disease caused by a fluke. what causes deformed frogs • deformed frogs • frog deformities • ribeiroia ondatrae • extra legs on a frog
A Flower Row for Butterflies Plant a row for butterflies begins a worldwide campaign for gardeners to purposefully plant a row of flowers just to provide food and nectar for butterfly larva and adults. butterfly gardening • larva • butterfly • milkweed • asclepias
Age of beetles Scientists have described about 300,000 species of beetle, or 40 per cent of all insects. That means that almost one in five of Earth's animal species is a beetle. beetles • insects • diversity • evolution • environment
Bog Turtles Finally Seen as Threatened -- Part II Muhlenberg Bog Turtle, bog turtle, Clemmys muhlenbergii muhlenberg bog turtle • bog turtle • clemmys muhlenbergii
Book Review: SuperCroc and the Origin of Crocodiles A review of the new youth book "SuperCroc and the Origin of Crocodiles" by Christopher Sloan. sarcosuchus • sarcosuchus imperator • supercroc • crocodile • crocodilian
Cohabitating With Nature Discussion on value of nature and our use/abuse of it. contamination • wildlife • deforestation • value • acid rain |
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