Articles related to "Habitat Protection"

Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection.

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.

Little is known about the life history of the whale shark, adding to concerns that habitat loss, aquarium trade captures and fishing may put species on endangered list.

Wildlife rehabilitation is the care of sick, injured or orphaned animals for return to the wild. Wildlife conservation can be aided by appropriate rehabilitation programs

Koalas are internationally recognised as iconic Australian marsupials. Developers are being encouraged to consider these original inhabitants when building new suburbs.

Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs.

Anger over lead shot ban in California and critical habitat protection issues in Hawaii may have triggered the shooting of four endangered animals, three of which died.

Howling wolves, singing whales and hooting owls replace music on over 200,000 phones worldwide, drawing attention to the plight of the planet's endangered animals.

Rescue, rehabilitation and reintroduction of lesser apes in Borneo and Sumatra raises awareness of illegal trade and habitat issues that threaten Indonesia's lesser apes.

Gorilla range states work on treaty to protect remaining endangered lowland and mountain gorillas. War and human poverty important factors addressed by N'gagi Agreement.

Ten years after reintroduction, captive-born black and white ruffed lemurs doing well. Madagascar continues to work on protecting habitat and reducing illegal poaching.

Create water sources and protection for the animals, birds, and insects in your backyard habitat.

The Cougar Fund informs people about recreating and living in cougar country, cougar behavior, hunting cougars, and cougar conservation issues, both past and present.

For nearly forty years the Xerces Society has been working to prevent the extinction of various animals without backbones whose value is now beginning to be understood.

While boat accidents are a well-known danger to the Florida manatee, a small gene pool and critical habitat changes also affect the future of this marine mammal species.

Appearance of gray wolf in New England fuels speculation that they may be re-inhabiting the area. Also at issue are genetic differences between wolves of east and west.

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?

Primate rehabilitation centres, one in South Africa and one in Indonesia, offer unique opportunities for volunteers interested in caring for apes returning to the wild.

Barbara's Bakery takes its decade long support of the National Wildlife Refuge Association to another level by encouraging people to visit NWRs and share their experience

Genetic studies prove that the right whales of the North Pacific are a separate species. But they in serious danger of extinction and very little is known about them

A unique survey of South America's river dolphin populations is giving a clearer picture of the status of two threatened species and the rivers they live in.

Learn how to identify the Lakeside daisy and where it is still found. This endangered spring flowering native wildflower grows, among other locations, in Lakeside, Ohio.

The Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation Initiative brings together scientists and conservationists to protect Rocky Mountain habitat, grizzly bears and other species

The famous surviving giant tortoise of the Galapagos has mated again but reintroduction plans for Pinta Island, once damage is repaired, may involve another subspecies.

Protecting Spanish olive groves increases Iberian lynx habitat. New genetic and reproductive cycle information help improve captive breeding and reintroduction programs.

The Endangered Species Act may be under fire, but it is working for crocodiles and other less charismatic species which might not protected any other way.

After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline.

White-handed gibbons are threatened throughout their range in Southeast Asia but few people even know the species exists. Other gibbons may be facing extinction as well.

A Report in the Journal, Science, Says Madagascar Has an Opportunity to Rethink Endangered Species Conservation by Protecting All of Its Plants and Animals

Money raised from stamp sales is used for the purchase of critical wetlands for migratory waterfowl and other animals. Annual duck stamp art contest determines design.

An important part of the Gulf of Mexico ecosystem, the coral reefs in the Flower Gardens Banks National Marine Sanctuary face threats and need more protection.

Canada and the United States develop culling programs that lack sound science. To add to the controversy humane culling is difficult, if not impossible, in this case.

Parents can help children set aside some of their money for charitable donations and choose the best charity for their hard-earned cash.

All bear species found in Asia are listed as vulnerable or endangered. Some of the small isolated populations of the brown bear in Europe are also at risk of extinction.

Red squirrels are threatened in the UK by the expansion of their grey North American cousins. As their range shrinks, conservation groups are working to protect them.

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