Articles related to "Wildlife Conservation"
...AND THE UGLY!
A rather unconventional look at wildlife conservation. Let Linda tell you about it.
suite101 • green • ecology • environment • wildlife
A rather unconventional look at wildlife conservation. Let Linda tell you about it.
suite101 • green • ecology • environment • wildlife
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
Saving Thailand's Forests
A recent project in Northeast Thailand has motivated local communities to play an active role in protecting their forests and could serve as a model for other areas
thailand • environment • forests • tropical • community forestry
A recent project in Northeast Thailand has motivated local communities to play an active role in protecting their forests and could serve as a model for other areas
thailand • environment • forests • tropical • community forestry
VIABILITY
If we are to persevere wild life populations for our good and that of coming generations, we must discover effective, lengthy answers to these dilemmas caused by a swelling human population.
wild life • protection • preservation • wildlife • conservation
If we are to persevere wild life populations for our good and that of coming generations, we must discover effective, lengthy answers to these dilemmas caused by a swelling human population.
wild life • protection • preservation • wildlife • conservation
A Wildlife Conservation Christmas
The celebration doesn't have to stop when the holidays are over. Some wildlife friendly ideas to help the environment and keep Christmas all year long.
christmas holidays • wildlife conservation • adopt a wild animal • adopt an acre • ecotourism volunteering
The celebration doesn't have to stop when the holidays are over. Some wildlife friendly ideas to help the environment and keep Christmas all year long.
christmas holidays • wildlife conservation • adopt a wild animal • adopt an acre • ecotourism volunteering
Create an Organic Wildlife Habitat
Certify your organic garden with the National Wildlife Federation, and join thousands of others who promote sustainable gardening techniques.
backyard wildlife habitat • organic gardening • sustainable gardening techniques • wildlife conservation • wildlife animals
Certify your organic garden with the National Wildlife Federation, and join thousands of others who promote sustainable gardening techniques.
backyard wildlife habitat • organic gardening • sustainable gardening techniques • wildlife conservation • wildlife animals
Ducks Unlimited Wetland Projects
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Ducks Unlimited, a volunteer-based organization manages conservation programs to re-establish wetland habitats for waterfowl in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
ducks unlimited volunteers • wetlands conservation • us fish wildlife • conservation preserve program • replant forest
Florida Panther Rescue
A happy ending for concerned campers and an ailing 8-year old endangered Florida Panther.
wild cats • wildcats • panthers • florida panther • puma
A happy ending for concerned campers and an ailing 8-year old endangered Florida Panther.
wild cats • wildcats • panthers • florida panther • puma
Gorillas in the South!
Gorilla's are taking a little trip down south but where?
wildlife • wildlife news • gorillas • silverbacks • bronx zoo
Gorilla's are taking a little trip down south but where?
wildlife • wildlife news • gorillas • silverbacks • bronx zoo
Indigenous People and Conservation in Bolivia
In tropical Bolivia, indigenous people are taking charge of wildlife conservation and scoring key victories.
amazon conservation • amazon wildlife • bolivia wildlife • bolivia nature • amazon nature
In tropical Bolivia, indigenous people are taking charge of wildlife conservation and scoring key victories.
amazon conservation • amazon wildlife • bolivia wildlife • bolivia nature • amazon nature
News Updates - Tigers!
An update on Roy and his white tiger, Montecore, some new arrivals and an orphaned Siberian tiger. Check it out!
tigers • white tigers • siberian tigers • siegfried and roy • montecore
An update on Roy and his white tiger, Montecore, some new arrivals and an orphaned Siberian tiger. Check it out!
tigers • white tigers • siberian tigers • siegfried and roy • montecore
Ted Turner, Land Buyer
The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?
ted turner land buyer • largest private landowner • western ranchland • montana bar-none-ranch • ogallala aquifer
The "Mouth of the South" has made large purchases of Western ranchland and critics are wondering what he has in mind: saving the environment or a greedy land grab?
ted turner land buyer • largest private landowner • western ranchland • montana bar-none-ranch • ogallala aquifer
Florida Manatee Status Controversy
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.
endangered florida manatee status • boating and coastal development interests • endangered species recovery criteria • united states fish and wildlife service • downlisting controversy
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.
endangered florida manatee status • boating and coastal development interests • endangered species recovery criteria • united states fish and wildlife service • downlisting controversy
Deer in the Landscape
The once threatened White Tail Deer is now so abundant that it is invading suburban and urban enclaves. What is the attraction? How can gardeners effectively deal with Bambi?
wildlife • wild life • whitetail deer • deer • urban wildlife
The once threatened White Tail Deer is now so abundant that it is invading suburban and urban enclaves. What is the attraction? How can gardeners effectively deal with Bambi?
wildlife • wild life • whitetail deer • deer • urban wildlife
Elephant Conservation
There's a new addition at the Amboseli Elephant reserve in Kenya. Read on to find out about the eight new baby born to Echo.
environment • wild elephants • wildlife • wildlife conservation • wild life
There's a new addition at the Amboseli Elephant reserve in Kenya. Read on to find out about the eight new baby born to Echo.
environment • wild elephants • wildlife • wildlife conservation • wild life
JACK MINER: The Man And His Legacy
In 1904, Jack Miner founded The Jack Miner Bird Sancturary near Kingsville, Ontario. Jack banded over 50,000 wild ducks and 40,000 migratory birds in his lifetime. What a great legacy he left behind.
jack miner bird sanctuary • jack miner • legacy • kingsville • ontario
In 1904, Jack Miner founded The Jack Miner Bird Sancturary near Kingsville, Ontario. Jack banded over 50,000 wild ducks and 40,000 migratory birds in his lifetime. What a great legacy he left behind.
jack miner bird sanctuary • jack miner • legacy • kingsville • ontario
New Hope for Coral Reefs from Map
Conservationists have developed a scientific model that accurately maps where coral reefs are in the most trouble and identifies regions where reefs can be protected.
new hope for coral reefs from map • study predicts where corals are at risk • wildlife conservation society coral reef model • international institute for geo-information scienc • ecological modelling study of coral reef damage
Conservationists have developed a scientific model that accurately maps where coral reefs are in the most trouble and identifies regions where reefs can be protected.
new hope for coral reefs from map • study predicts where corals are at risk • wildlife conservation society coral reef model • international institute for geo-information scienc • ecological modelling study of coral reef damage
New World’s Four Species of Bear
Although New World bears are not facing as many threats as Asian bears, it is important that sufficient habitat be maintained. Climate change threatens polar bears.
new world bears • habitat loss • climate change • human animal conflict • vulnerable to extinction
Although New World bears are not facing as many threats as Asian bears, it is important that sufficient habitat be maintained. Climate change threatens polar bears.
new world bears • habitat loss • climate change • human animal conflict • vulnerable to extinction
Polar Bear Cub, Knut
Were the animal rights activists wrong to say that hand-rearing by humans was not the best choice for this polar bear cub?
polar bear cub • animal rights activists • baby animals • zoos • five freedoms of animal welfare
Were the animal rights activists wrong to say that hand-rearing by humans was not the best choice for this polar bear cub?
polar bear cub • animal rights activists • baby animals • zoos • five freedoms of animal welfare
SuiteU review on Environmental Organizations: The New World War
A review on the latest FREE course at SuiteU in the Environment School. This course is a must to check out - full of information and insight.
environment • suiteu • wildlife • conservation • paym bergson
A review on the latest FREE course at SuiteU in the Environment School. This course is a must to check out - full of information and insight.
environment • suiteu • wildlife • conservation • paym bergson
Visit Historic Pocatello Idaho
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
idaho potato country history • fort hall oregon trail pioneers • lava hot springs pools • pocatello zoo rocky mountain animals • idaho dinosaur fossils
From skiing to taking a dip in hot spring pools to learning about Idaho potatoes and exploring the Craters of the Moon, Idaho's Pocatello Area provides year-round fun.
idaho potato country history • fort hall oregon trail pioneers • lava hot springs pools • pocatello zoo rocky mountain animals • idaho dinosaur fossils
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.
brazilian amazon rainforest • titi monkeys • new primate species • rainforest conservation organizations • 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.
brazilian amazon rainforest • titi monkeys • new primate species • rainforest conservation organizations • habitat protection
Global Warming, Endangered Species,
Global warming, endangered species and caterpillar deaths are in the news.
global warming • endangered species • bt • monarch butterfly • climate change
Global warming, endangered species and caterpillar deaths are in the news.
global warming • endangered species • bt • monarch butterfly • climate change
Hope for Endangered Chinese Turtle
The world's most endangered reptile is the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle - there are only four left. US zoos have helped their Chinese counterparts to mate two of them.
giant softshell turtles • world’s most endangered reptile • shanghai soft-shell turtle • three specimens of rafetus swinhoei • wcs and tsa’ coordination of turtle mating
The world's most endangered reptile is the Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle - there are only four left. US zoos have helped their Chinese counterparts to mate two of them.
giant softshell turtles • world’s most endangered reptile • shanghai soft-shell turtle • three specimens of rafetus swinhoei • wcs and tsa’ coordination of turtle mating
Protecting Asian River Dolphins
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both.
asian freshwater dolphins • irrawaddy river dolphin • critically endangered • human dolphin cooperative fishing • burma ecotourism
Florida Manatee
In the news, reclassification of the Florida Manatee from Endangered to Threatened status.
manatee • florida • endangered • threatened • fish and wildlife
In the news, reclassification of the Florida Manatee from Endangered to Threatened status.
manatee • florida • endangered • threatened • fish and wildlife
Holiday Event
In years gone by, Home and Garden has offered a collection of our Holiday articles for you. This year we are offering a collection from the entire Suite101.com community.
holiday parties • holiday boating • christmas in canada • gifts for children • toddler gifts
In years gone by, Home and Garden has offered a collection of our Holiday articles for you. This year we are offering a collection from the entire Suite101.com community.
holiday parties • holiday boating • christmas in canada • gifts for children • toddler gifts
Living Christmas Trees
Buying or renting a live tree is the best way to preserve the environment and still enjoy a traditional Christmas. Plant in the back yard or donate to a nonprofit group.
live christmas trees • holiday celebration • environmentally friendly • artificial christmas trees • real fresh cut christmas trees
Buying or renting a live tree is the best way to preserve the environment and still enjoy a traditional Christmas. Plant in the back yard or donate to a nonprofit group.
live christmas trees • holiday celebration • environmentally friendly • artificial christmas trees • real fresh cut christmas trees
Adventures of Riley: Mission to Madagascar
This is a review of the children's picture book Adventures of Riley: Mission to Madagascar.
adventures of riley: mission to madagascar • madagascar • children's books • book reviews • travel book reviews
This is a review of the children's picture book Adventures of Riley: Mission to Madagascar.
adventures of riley: mission to madagascar • madagascar • children's books • book reviews • travel book reviews
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
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
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
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
Endangered American Burying Beetle
Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.
american burying beetle • endangered species act • habitat loss and fragmentation • insects in danger of extinction • prey species declines
Now in danger of extinction, this once widespread American beetle is protected by the ESA. Compared to the number of mammals protected, insects are under-represented.
american burying beetle • endangered species act • habitat loss and fragmentation • insects in danger of extinction • prey species declines
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
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
London Top Five Travel Attractions
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo
Of London's many visitor attractions, any list of the best things to see on vacation would include Big Ben, the River Thames, St Paul's Cathedral and the London Eye.
london's top five attractions • westminster abbey • british museum • buckingham palace • london zoo
New Species of Owl in Colombia
In an area rich with endemic and threatened species, a new owl has been added to the growing list of reasons to protect the endangered wildlife of this unique ecosystem.
endangered and endemic species • santa marta screech owl • reserva el dorado • sierra nevada de santa marta • new plants and animals
In an area rich with endemic and threatened species, a new owl has been added to the growing list of reasons to protect the endangered wildlife of this unique ecosystem.
endangered and endemic species • santa marta screech owl • reserva el dorado • sierra nevada de santa marta • new plants and animals
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
Shark Declines Affect Shellfish
Potential for ecosystem collapse when top predators are removed has been demonstrated on land. New studies show that oceans face the same danger as shark populations drop
complex ecosystem collapse • great shark population decline • bay scallops • shellfish populations • predator removal
Potential for ecosystem collapse when top predators are removed has been demonstrated on land. New studies show that oceans face the same danger as shark populations drop
complex ecosystem collapse • great shark population decline • bay scallops • shellfish populations • predator removal
The “Naturland” Trade Association of Wines
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
The “Naturland” Trade Association of Wines
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
A detailed look at a group of organic wine makers in Germany, their methodologies and ways of care taking of soil, vines and growing grapes.
organic • german • soil • vines • grapes
The Endangered Species Act of 1973
The ESA as it is now proposed would not have saved many species. Minimizing the importance of critical habitat is one of the key issues in the changes being considered.
the endangered species act of 1973 • american bald eagle • grizzly bear • california condor • grey wolf
The ESA as it is now proposed would not have saved many species. Minimizing the importance of critical habitat is one of the key issues in the changes being considered.
the endangered species act of 1973 • american bald eagle • grizzly bear • california condor • grey wolf
US Border Issues Threaten Wildlife
Endangered species including Sonoran pronghorn, jaguar, ocelot, and long nose bats are likely to be affected by controversial extensions of the US-Mexico border wall.
us mexico border wall • endangered wildlife species threatened • sonoran pronghorn antelope • jaguar • ocelot
Endangered species including Sonoran pronghorn, jaguar, ocelot, and long nose bats are likely to be affected by controversial extensions of the US-Mexico border wall.
us mexico border wall • endangered wildlife species threatened • sonoran pronghorn antelope • jaguar • ocelot
Amazon Pink River Dolphin
Pink River Dolphins are playful and slow swimming fish are the best known of the five species of river dolphins.
amazon pink river dolphin • amazon pink river dolphin also called boto • boto found from peru columbia south america • endangered species list since 2002 • chinese species called baiji declared extinct in 2
Pink River Dolphins are playful and slow swimming fish are the best known of the five species of river dolphins.
amazon pink river dolphin • amazon pink river dolphin also called boto • boto found from peru columbia south america • endangered species list since 2002 • chinese species called baiji declared extinct in 2
ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation.
beaufort sea oil exploration • arctic national wildlife refuge • effect of oil on polar bears • bowhead whales and ocean seismic testing • native alaskan subsistence hunting
Atmospheric Pollution Enters Water
Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen.
atmospheric pollution • non-point source pollution • persistent organic pollutants • oxidized mercury • atmospheric nitrogen
Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen.
atmospheric pollution • non-point source pollution • persistent organic pollutants • oxidized mercury • atmospheric nitrogen
Bats: World's Only Flying Mammals
Long misunderstood and feared, bats are a vital part of the environment. They are beginning to get protection as habitat loss and pesticide use threatens some species.
insectivorous bats • flying mammals • crop pest insect species • pesticide exposure • bats and rabies
Long misunderstood and feared, bats are a vital part of the environment. They are beginning to get protection as habitat loss and pesticide use threatens some species.
insectivorous bats • flying mammals • crop pest insect species • pesticide exposure • bats and rabies
Bear Poaching in North America
Bear bile and claws bring big money to illegal hunters in California and British Columbia. Law enforcement and legal hunters join to end Chinese Medicine trade in bears.
illegal hunting • poaching • bear gall bladders and claws • north american black bear • traditional chinese medicine
Bear bile and claws bring big money to illegal hunters in California and British Columbia. Law enforcement and legal hunters join to end Chinese Medicine trade in bears.
illegal hunting • poaching • bear gall bladders and claws • north american black bear • traditional chinese medicine
Benefits of Erecting a Bat House
Erecting a bat house involves many considerations, from habitat to location. Following some simple guidelines can help attract bats, nature's own natural pest control.
bathouse • bat habitat • ideal bat habitat • bat house basics • where do i put my bat house
Erecting a bat house involves many considerations, from habitat to location. Following some simple guidelines can help attract bats, nature's own natural pest control.
bathouse • bat habitat • ideal bat habitat • bat house basics • where do i put my bat house
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