Articles written by Dawn M. Smith
All 346 articles written by Dawn M. Smith
Category: Chinese Medicine
Medical researchers at the University of Texas at Houston study traditional Chinese herbs to learn how these natural herbal supplements aid in heart disease treatment. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Removal of huarango trees to make way for agriculture may have been root cause of the Nazca people's disappearance. This keystone species tree is now returning to Peru. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Cibotium barometz, known as "gou ji" in traditional Chinese medicine, is being studied by researchers in South Korea as a possible aid in treating osteoporosis patients. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Post release monitoring shows that orphaned rhinoceros calves from India's Kaziranga National Park, rehabilitated and moved to Manas, are behaving like normal wild rhino. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Climate change models predict drought conditions in the northern hemisphere but a Canadian study shows that the presence of beaver may reduce impact of rainfall reduction more...
Category: Dog Care
In-home care or hospitalization? Medication or supportive care? Dog owners facing canine neurological problems should address these issues in deciding how to proceed. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Nantucket environmental organizations, a small Rhode Island zoo and US Fish and Wildlife Service work together to bring endangered beetle back from possible extinction. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Using Global Positioning Systems, scientists have shown that the wandering albatross tracks dimethyl sulfide odors from phytoplankton, copepod and krill when foraging. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Ban on krill fishing affects coastal Pacific Ocean from California to Washington. Ecosystem management decision supported by fisheries, scientists and environmentalists. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
In 2007 the Montana Raptor Institute for Research and Education's first surveillance camera recorded activities of wild peregrine falcons, with some interesting results. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
The Devon heaths will be the first reintroduction site as conservation organizations work to restore the native smooth snake into its former range in southern England. more...
Category: Endangered 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. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Vaccination and drug therapy are the core of the western medicinal approach to preventing influenza. In TCM, diet and herbal formulas are used to enhance immune response. more...
Category: Diseases/Viruses
Whenever a flu virus affects humans as SARS, H5N1 bird flu and swine flu did, the Spanish flu outbreak is cited. But in 1918 more than the influenza virus was involved. more...
Category: Endangered Species
The tiny spoon-billed sandpiper, which is never more than seven kilometers from the sea, may disappear as coastal wetlands in its entire range are lost to development. more...
Category: Bird Watching
Take advantage of a local birder's knowledge for a personalized bird watching tour with cultural insights. Then share the experience with others as a birdingpal at home. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Unique ground up approach has meant local citizens benefit from presence of Band-e-Amir National Park's natural beauty and aid efforts to make it a World Heritage site. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Advances in passive acoustic monitoring are helping keep track of endangered whales. Right whales return to former killing ground and blue whales are singing off NYC. more...
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
In this study, the detrimental effect of ocean acidification on juvenile clams was proven. Further research showed the value of returning crushed shells to shellfish beds more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
In addition to studying bird migration and habitat use, radar detectors help reduce incidents of bird aircraft strikes and determine where to safely place wind turbines. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Brownsville, Texas, home to many rare species, has already been hit hard by the economic downturn. USA Mexico border wall is one more threat to local wildlife sanctuary. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Promoting the Maya nut, once a dietary staple in Central America and Mexico, as a food and income source for women and key ecosystem component is Equilibrium Fund's goal. more...
Category: Jazz (general)
John Jorgenson talks to Suite101 about his passion for the gypsy jazz of Django, playing guitar for artists from Elton John to Benny Goodman and his future musical plans. more...
Category: Florida Travel
Catering to small groups, teaching respect for manatees and encouraging environmental awareness mark this tour as a one of the best snorkel with manatee tours in Florida more...
Category: Massachusetts Travel
In this beautifully restored Victorian hotel complex, the Bistro at Crowne Pointe offers fine dining and the Shui Spa provides a range of massage and body treatments. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
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. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program teaches schoolchildren about the importance of wetlands conservation to birds and humans. more...
Category: Environmental Activism
While many will celebrate Earth Day on April 22nd, others mark the spring equinox, March 20th, as the date. Read about the two men who championed environmental awareness. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
The Fish and Wildlife Service oversees hunting and fishing activities and wild animal and environmental management. This conflict of interest makes the FWS role difficult more...
Category: Florida Travel
A short drive from Orlando, next door to Kennedy Space Center, is a wildlife refuge that offers manatee viewing, bird watching, Indian middens and Atlantic Ocean beaches. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Music therapy is a recognized tool in modern medicine but few are aware that it had its origins in Traditional Chinese Medicine where it was the first form of health care more...
Category: Bird Watching
Jutting out into the Atlantic Ocean, Cape Ann often harbors birds forced onshore by winter storms. Tips on where to look for local avian specialties and rare visitors. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Snow leopards live in remote areas but human settlements in their habitat have had a significant impact on food and shelter for the big cats as poaching also increases. more...
Category: Herbal Properties/Benefits
Herbal remedies are often touted as wonder drugs but fail to stand up to their claims. A growing body of evidence indicates that neem may be a valuable medicinal plant. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Habitat conservation, water resource protection and public awareness programmes key to Friends of Nature's work combating environmental threats in biodiversity rich Nepal more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Are there more manatees in Florida or did the weather play a role in this year's count? How does the high mortality rate in 2008 factor in to deciding the species' status more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
With owls facing habitat loss and illegal trade, combating traditional belief that these nocturnal birds are a bad omen is part of Nepal's wildlife conservation program. more...
Category: Mammals (general)
A chimpanzee that is upset by conflict is often hugged or groomed by another chimp, one that regularly shares food or play, lowering levels of key stress indicators. more...
Category: General Medicine (general)
Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Extract from Huang Qi, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, increases effectiveness of killer T-cells fighting HIV. more...
Category: Dog Care
More study necessary to determine how safe and effective stem cell therapy is for dogs with tendon, ligament and joint injuries as well as degenerative spinal diseases. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Unique community based organization coordinates the activities of the many groups interested in improving the river and enhancing the greenway along its shores. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Commercial hunting, fishing gear entanglement, habitat loss, pollution and disease are all implicated as IUCN changes the Caspian seal's red list status to endangered. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Human encroachment and overfishing are concerns but protection of nesting beaches for other sea turtle species may help the flatback turtle from becoming endangered. more...
Category: Horse Care
Few owners have access to a scale to weigh their animal regularly but learning Equine Body Condition Scoring will allow them to to monitor the health of their horse. more...
How to See More Wildlife: Tips to Enhance the Experience of Watching Wild Animals
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife watching can be a rewarding pastime but it takes time and patience to develop skill at finding animals in their natural habitat. Some hints for better viewing. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Amid the political uproar of 2008 presidential campaign, issues surrounding wolf management by hunting in Alaska have been oversimplified on both sides of the argument. more...
Understanding Canine Stroke Syndrome: Symptoms in Dogs May Be Very Different From Human Stroke Cases
Category: Dog Care
Brain injury from bleeding or lack of oxygen causes frightening neurological signs but many dogs will recover. Understanding what caused the stoke may prevent recurrences more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Not just pleasing to the eye, various parts of these plants, found in gardens worldwide, have been used by Chinese medical herbalists to treat a variety of ailments. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Cooperative survey by multiple NGOs and governments helps to improve protection for South American freshwater dolphins as habitat use and threats are better understood. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Home to the world's largest population of nesting green sea turtles, nine islands in two countries are given special status to protect these endangered marine animals. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
The New Jersey Audubon Society's Cape May facilities add to knowledge of bird and butterfly migration with monitoring programs. Public outreach gets everyone involved. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Teaching children about the harm plastic debris does to wildlife in the sea and giving them ways to reduce that impact is the goal of this year's Animal Action campaign. more...
Category: Bird Watching
The Cape May Bird Observatory provides observation platforms and naturalists to aid beginners and experienced birders in identifying raptors, shorebirds and songbirds. more...
Category: Heart Disease/Diabetes
In addition to this vegetable's value in immune system health, a compound found in broccoli protects against blood vessel damage that hyperglycemic episodes can cause. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
This well organized reference book provides valuable insight into using Traditional Chinese Medicine in the veterinary practice as an adjunct to western animal medicine. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Recent osteoporosis study of Yin Yang Huo, an herb long used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to treat muscloskeletal problems, showed improved Bone Mineral Density (BMD). more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
As concerns grow regarding side effects of medication, especially in children with ADHD, Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine offers alternatives in managing the disorder more...
Category: China Travel
Sections of China's ancient defense wall have been lost to construction projects while others are crumbling from overuse. Restoration begun on this World Heritage Site. more...
Category: Dog Care
There is no cure for canine degenerative myelopathy and no proven treatment. But there are some things owners can try to reduce the disease's impact on their dogs. more...
Category: Dog Care
Genetic mutation may play a role in canine degenerative myelopathy. DNA tests show presence of affected gene and indicate likelihood of a dog developing the disease. more...
Category: Endangered Species
In the Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge fresh water is being introduced to protect the remaining critically endangered Laysan ducks on the atoll from avian botulism. more...
Category: International Volunteering
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. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Resistant forms of malaria have resulted in the medical community utilizing a Traditional Chinese medical herb, Qing Hao, as key ingredient to fight malarial infections. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Since the original listing of the lesser long nosed bat as endangered further survey work has found additional colonies but threats to the species have increased as well. more...
Book Review: The Snake Charmer: Jamie James’ Compelling Biography of Herpetologist Joe Slowinski
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Subtitle: A Life and Death in Pursuit of Knowledge. This book delves into the world of the sometimes controversial scientist who died in Burma (Myanmar) studying snakes. more...
The Hollow Internal Organs and TCM: Chinese Medical Terminology Relating to the Organs of the Body
Category: Chinese Medicine
What a TCM practitioner means when (s)he talks about Stomach, Gall Bladder, Intestines and Urinary Bladder. How they are similar to, yet different from, western concepts. more...
When Not to Feed Wildlife, And Why: Common Mistakes Made When Trying to Help Wild Animals
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Feeding wildlife was once thought to be good in situations where food is scarce. But there are drawbacks, as well as better, safer alternatives, to aid wildlife locally. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Decline of the critically endangered lemur is linked to bamboo and water resource limitation. Much of the greater bamboo lemurs' range is unprotected from development. more...
Black Crested Gibbons Are All Endangered: The Number of Species Is Debated But The Declines Are Not
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Once found throughout Vietnam, Laos and China, the black crested gibbons are all facing extinction, largely due to indigenous hunting practices and forest fragmentation. more...
Cape Cod Public Kayak Launch Sites: Free Saltwater and Freshwater Launching for Cape Kayaking Tours
Category: Paddle Sports (general)
Suggested pond and tidal launch sites for kayakers in Sandwich and Falmouth for access to the sea and ponds where town parking stickers are not needed during summer. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Slowing the rate of deforestation will be key to survival of this silvery ape. Javan gibbons from the pet trade become part of captive breeding or translocation programs. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Female Hoolock's release may indicate a method of establishing new populations in areas of Asia where this critically endangered primate has disappeared. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Calaveras County amphibian does not have critical habitat designated but locals are working to protect the famous amphibians which are no longer used in jumping contests. more...
Category: Dog Care
Traditional Chinese Medicine views fear and anxiety differently than western medicine does, using diet, herbs and acupressure to calm nervous animals. more...
Peregrine Falcons and Chemicals: Harm From DDT in Rural Populations and PBDEs in Urban Birds of Prey
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Extremely high levels of the flame retardant PBDE have been found in peregrine falcons, a species once endangered by pesticides. DDT levels still affect some populations. more...
Managing Methane From Livestock: Creative Solutions For Animal Generated Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Category: Climate Change
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. more...
Heart Health And Red Yeast Rice: Study Shows Lower Cholesterol Count With Fewer Statin Side Effects
Category: Chinese Medicine
An ingredient used in Peking Duck is proving to aid in reducing the risk of heart related death. Xue Zhi Kang or Zhi Tai has been part of Chinese Medicine for centuries more...
Whale and Dolphin Mass Strandings: Spring 2008 Sees Unusual Number of Cetacean Deaths Worldwide
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Military activity, oil exploration and algal blooms being examined, as multiple cetacean mass stranding incidents in the UK, Madagascar, Senegal and Japan trigger concern more...
TCM and The Internal Organs: The Relationship Between the Organs and Chinese Medical Terminology
Category: Chinese Medicine
The use of organ names to relate to Chinese medical terms can cause confusion. What Kidney, Spleen, Heart, Liver and Lung mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine Terminology more...
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
TCM's holistic approach to health care is particularly appropriate for the many manifestations of this autoimmune disorder which affects vision and mobility. more...
First Major Census of Marine Life: A Comprehensive Look at Ocean Ecosystems Past, Present and Future
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
As concern grows about the state of the world's oceans, study aims to understand the diversity, distribution and abundance of marine life so that it can be protected. more...
Category: Personality/Anxiety/Mood Disorders (general)
Long used in Eastern medicine and religious ceremonies around the world, recent information indicates incense may be a valuable tool in anxiety and depression treatment. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
National Wildlife Federation program encourages organic gardening, use of native plants and improved habitat for local wildlife including songbirds, butterflies and frogs more...
Category: China Travel
See the continuing excavation in progress, experience the immense terracotta army in its original home and visit Xi'An's ancient city wall all in one day. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Blend of Herbs, Acupuncture, Tui Na Massage, Diet and Lifestyle
Category: Chinese Medicine
Ancient China developed a way of looking at health that may have been the first multidisciplinary medical system, seeking balance rather than fighting specific diseases. more...
GuyLian Supports Project Seahorse: Conservation of Marine Habitat Aided by Chocolate Seashell Sales
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Famous Belgian chocolate company's seashell truffle profits help Project Seahorse protect vital coastal environment, support sustainable fisheries and monitor trade. more...
Category: Dog Care
When an owner finds his dog unable to stand, head tilting to one side and disoriented he may assume the dog has had a stroke. But Vestibular Syndrome is more likely. more...
Chinese Medicine For Your Dog: Canines Respond Well to Traditional Chinese Medical Treatments
Category: Dog Care
If western veterinary care is not working for your dog consider Traditional Chinese Medicine. A combination of herbs, acupuncture and massage may be just what is needed. more...
Monarch Butterfly Migration: Habitat Loss and Genetically Modified Corn Threaten Butterflies
Category: Endangered Species
Both Mexico and the United States are contributing to the potential extinction of the monarch butterfly despite the creation of a biosphere reserve to protect them. more...
Great Lakes Cormorant Management: Call to Cull Is Questioned By Scientists and Conservation Groups
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
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. more...
Langdale: Lake District Hotel: Estate Combines Luxury Hotel With Environmental Responsibility
Category: England Travel
17th Century woolen mill becomes a green luxury resort with 3 star hotel, timeshares, and 5 star self-catering units in the heart of England's walking paradise. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Sharing a name but used in disparate ways, both ginsengs are common in Chinese herbal medicine. Understand the different ginsengs to know which is most likely to help you more...
Bats: World's Only Flying Mammals: Most Species Control Insect Pests While Others Pollinate Plants
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Ten years after reintroduction, captive-born black and white ruffed lemurs doing well. Madagascar continues to work on protecting habitat and reducing illegal poaching. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Bicycle Touring Routes
Start a Cape Cod vacation by bicycling the Canal's seven miles of trail. Watch the boats or relax at Scusset Beach before bicycling back to Buzzards Bay's attractions. more...
Biking Cape Cod Canal: Cape Side: Easy Scenic Ride on Seven Mile Paved Trail From Sandwich to Bourne
Category: Bicycle Touring Routes
Take a break from Cape Cod's beaches and cycle alongside ships to historic sites or just enjoy the view. Multiple access points allow families to enjoy shorter trips. more...
TCM Uses For The Herb Dong Quai: Women's Health Problems, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure & More
Category: Chinese Medicine
Women suffering from menopausal or PMS symptoms may take dong quai. This Chinese herb may also help with heart disease, anemia, high blood pressure, abscesses or ulcers. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Health risk for orca due to lingering contamination from PCBs now increased by finding of PBDEs used in flame-retardants. Habitat loss and ocean noise add to dangers. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Elusive and nocturnal porcupines avoid traps and researchers but dam building and deforestation in the Amazon rainforest may be forcing them into contact with humans. more...
Category: Diabetes Treatment
Lack of trace minerals a factor in the increase in Type 2 diabetes. Magnesium and chromium supplements may be needed as foods from depleted soils have low mineral content more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Further study of peccary from Brazil is necessary to determine if it is distinct from South American Collared peccary which has large home range and genetic variability. more...
Dwarf Manatee Possible New Species: Rainforest Manatee Raises Questions of Species vs Subpopulation
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Smallest manatee on record found in Brazil. While distinct in many ways, scientists are unsure whether it is a new species or a subpopulation of the Amazonian manatee. more...
Video Cameras Watch Monk Seals: Study of Endangered Seals Aided by Remote Cameras in Breeding Caves
Category: Endangered Species
In Africa and Greece knowledge of Mediterranean monk seal behavior grows as shy species can be monitored without disturbance. Health & population monitoring possible. more...
TCM Uses for Endangered Magnolia: Antibiotic & Antiviral Medicinal Plant May Have More Uses in TCM
Category: Chinese Medicine
Potential antidepressant and anti-cancer value may be lost as many species of magnolia are endangered. Also used for hypertension, amoebic dysentery and chest congestion. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Complete ban on lead bullets and fishing tackle is needed to protect wildlife from lead exposure in the environment. Lead-free fishing & hunting gear readily available. more...
Spring Bird Watching on Cape Cod: Migration Highlights: Shorebirds, Songbirds, Seabirds and Raptors
Category: Bird Watching
Cape Cod can be a great spot for birding during spring migration. Limited land concentrates the birds into a few key areas. Late foliage makes songbird viewing easier. more...
The Five Bears of Europe and Asia: One Endangered, Three Vulnerable to Extinction, Only One Stable
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Variety of species affected show that mercury pollution is widespread. Reproductive and neurological damage seen. Preventing further pollution key to saving wildlife. more...
What is Wildlife Rehabilitation: Do Rehabilitation Programs Help Wild Animals and Their Habitat?
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
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 more...
Category: Endangered Species
Distinct population of loggerheads losing ground to fisheries entanglement in US waters, warmer temperatures and rising sea level. Status change being considered. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests. more...
Winter Holiday Trip to Cape Cod: For Christmas or Hanukah Enjoy the Outdoors, Lights and Festivities
Category: Adventure Travel
Cape Cod hosts many holiday festivities including light displays, caroling and boat parades. Access to bike trails and beaches is easier and people more relaxed more...
Chinese Herbs for Hypertension: High Blood Pressure Management Aided By Traditional Chinese Medicine
Category: Chinese Medicine
Combining TCM dietary recommendations and herbal formulas can lower blood pressure. Seaweed, mung beans and hawthorn fruit are part of natural treatment for hypertension. more...
Chlamydia Vaccine to Help Koalas: Preventing Bacterial Infection to Slow Koala Population Decline
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Not endangered but falling, koala population suffers from an STD, causing reproductive rates to drop. Stress increases illness levels. Vaccine to slow spread of disease. more...
Pygmy Hippo Calf Born in Europe: Zoo-based Captive Breeding May Be Only Hope for Endangered Species
Category: Endangered Species
Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments. more...
Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutan: Palm Oil and Pet Trade Threaten World’s Only Arboreal Great Ape
Category: Endangered Species
Orangutans threatened by palm oil plantations, habitat loss from logging and mining. Females killed and eaten and babies taken for pet trade. Reforestation may save them. more...
A Wildlife Conservation Christmas: Fun Ways to Include Wild Animals in Your Holiday Celebration
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Bonobo Conservation Programs: Aiding Humanity’s Closest Great Ape Relative in the Congo
Category: Endangered Species
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 more...
Living Christmas Trees: The Most Environmentally Friendly Option For the Holidays
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
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. more...
Convention on Migratory Species: Wildlife Treaty for Cooperative Protection Among Range States
Category: Wildlife Conservation
The CMS provides a forum for countries to cooperate in the protection of wildlife that migrates. Agreements, MoUs and Initiatives are used to protect endangered species. more...
Sharks Harmed by Long Line Fishing: Bycatch and Finning Jeopardize Ocean Ecosystem Stability
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Declining shark populations worldwide are further strained by losses to long line fishing. Tighter rules on finning and bycatch may help prevent loss of biodiversity. more...
Penguins And Oil in South America: Rehabilitators and Researchers Cooperate to Prevent Losses
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Migrating penguins are routinely oiled by spills and illegal ballast dumping. The Magellanic Penguin Project and The Penguin Network are working together to protect them. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Ocean noise and harmful algal blooms eliminated as cause of death for 3 sub-adult blue whales. Large numbers of krill in ship channel full of fast boats cause fatalities. more...
Campobello Whale Rescue Team: Freeing Cetaceans Tangled in Fishing Gear in the Bay of Fundy
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Fishermen help endangered North Atlantic right and finback whales which get enmeshed in fishing gear off of Campobello Island. Minke and humpbacks have also been rescued. more...
ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed: Alaska Native & Environmental Groups Defeat Shell Oil - This Time
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Beaufort Sea and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge protected, at least temporarily. Ongoing struggle over North Slope oil moving in favor of conservation. more...
Management of Introduced Crayfish: Crayfish Trapping Found Useful in Restoring Aquatic Biodiversity
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Introduced crayfish are causing loss of biodiversity around the world. Trapping programs are showing some potential to help control the ecosystem damage done. more...
Androscoggin River Still Polluted: Maine River One of Many in Need of Clean Water Restoration Act
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Thirty-seven years after the passage of the CWA, many rivers remain severely polluted. A new bill brings Clean Water issues back into the public eye. more...
Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release: Aquarium Sends Turtle to Rehabilitation Center for Wild Release
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
The Georgia Aquarium has sent a 2-year-old loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta) back to the island where she was originally found as a hatchling for release to wild more...
Marine Mammal Protection Act 1972: Division of Responsibility & Conflict of Interest Cause Problems
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Problems with MMPA include separation of responsibility between two US government departments and the need to manage fisheries while protecting marine mammals. more...
High Fluoride Levels in Tea: Moderation Needed For Health Benefits Without Side Effects
Category: Natural Medicine (general)
Anti-cancer and antioxidant value of teas may be countered by high fluoride levels. White tea is safer. Consuming a variety of beneficial foods and beverages is best. more...
South America River Dolphin Survey: Yearlong Study of Amazon River Pink Dolphins and Tucuxi Ends
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
World's Most Endangered Wild Cat: Iberian Lynx Confronts Extinction With Help From Humans
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
When summer heat and allergies bring sinus congestion and eye irritation chrysanthemum tea can help. It may also counteract some of the effects of VDT exposure. more...
Bear Rehabilitation Centers: Caring for Victims of Hunting and Human Encroachment
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
While bear attacks on humans draw much more media interest, the damage done to bears by humans is being recognized and bear rehabilitation is becoming more common. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Ready to try Traditional Chinese Medicine? Where and how to start looking for a Chinese herbalist and what to expect from a first appointment. more...
10 Endangered Mammals of India: Little Known Species Populations Less Than Elephant, Rhino and Tiger
Category: Endangered Species
While well-known species struggle to survive, habitat degradation or loss and hunting put critically endangered shrews, bats, and civets at greater extinction risk. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Scientists working to prevent extinctions as fungal disease spreads around the world. Coalition brings awareness of amphibian losses and spurs ark facility development. more...
Whales, Dolphins and Ocean Noise: Latest Protests Highlight Effects on Marine Mammals
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Whales and dolphins rely heavily on echolocation and vocalization to find food and communicate. Boat traffic, sonar, oil and gas exploration and navy exercises interfere. more...
Chinese Herbal Treatments: Ginger, Cloves, Pepper & Cinnamon Used to Ward Off Common Illnesses
Category: Chinese Medicine
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), everyday ailments such as digestive problems and summer colds can be helped or avoided by using common herbs and spices. more...
Chinese Methods for Weight Loss: Traditional Chinese Medicine's Approach To Dieting
Category: Chinese Medicine
Optimizing weight loss using herbs and a food system developed over centuries. Why Traditional Chinese Herbalists don't expect the latest fad diets to work for everyone. more...
The Death of a Giant Panda: Loss of Bear Setback for Panda Rehabilitation Program
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Chinese Medicine for Allergies: Finding Seasonal Relief and Long Term Prevention or Control
Category: Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine offers another way of interpreting and treating seasonal allergies as part of an overall health program. Dietary changes can help. more...
Humpback Whales Recovering: And Their Spectacular Displays Draw Whale Watchers Worldwide
Category: Marine Mammals
Once a target for whaling boats, now humpbacks draw whale watching crowds with their acrobatics, as they rebound from a history of being hunted. more...
In Tasmania Feral Foxes Take Over: Tasmanian Devils Decline And Introduced Foxes Create Havoc
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
The loss of Tasmanian Devils to tumours is allowing non-native red foxes to fill a niche on the island, with potential loss of local wildlife. more...
India’s Tiger Numbers Are Lower: Yet China Will Ask to Reopen Trade in Tiger Parts at CITES meeting
Category: Endangered Species
India's recent survey of its tiger population is showing a nearly 65% decrease. But at the same time China is asking CITES members to reopen trade in tiger parts. more...
Humpback whales in SF Bay-Delta: Mother and Calf Are 90 Miles From The Ocean, Injured and Lost
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
In a repeat of the wanderings of Humphrey, two humpback whales are travelling the wrong way. What brings them in? Are bridges a part of the problem of getting them out? more...
Category: Endangered Species
The Arizona Sonoran pronghorn was nearly lost in 2002. Now, despite a strong comeback, increased border enforcement and desert fencing still threaten long term survival. more...
6 Endangered Dolphins and Porpoise: 22 More Species May Also Be Endangered But Data is Lacking
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
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? more...
Poaching Increases in India: In Just One Month National Parks lose Rhinoceros, Tigers and Lions
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
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. more...
Southern California Roadside Seals: Just North of San Simeon Elephant Seals Can be Viewed Year Round
Category: Mammal Habitats
Visiting San Simeon's elephant seal colony can be combined with a trip to Hearst Castle but you may find yourself entranced by these aquatic giants and forget the castle. more...
Northern Elephant Seals: Deep Diving and Fasting Specialists Intrigue Scientists
Category: Marine Mammals
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 more...
The Four Elephant Species: Two Species Separated from the Asian and African Elephants
Category: Mammals (general)
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. more...
Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix: Nevada and Taiwan Take Steps to Keep Them Apart
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Polar Bear Cub, Knut: Ambassador for his Species or Victim of Human Interference?
Category: Endangered Species
Were the animal rights activists wrong to say that hand-rearing by humans was not the best choice for this polar bear cub? more...
Black Bear Attacks Not so Common: Preventing Human-Animal Conflict in Black Bear Country
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
As black bears leave their dens, the chance of human-animal conflict increases. Despite increasing encounters black bear attacks are not common. more...
Another New Species for Borneo: Clouded Leopard on Island Declared Separate Species
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Genetic analysis comfirms the clouded leopard on Borneo is separate species. Total new species found on the island is 52 in just one year. And over 400 in the last decade more...
The Ten Most Endangered Mammals: Yantze River Dolphins and Hairy-Nosed Wombats on Extinction Watch
Category: Endangered Species
Ten of the most critically endangered mammals facing extinction as a result of habitat destruction and loss, introduced species,hunting and/or poaching. more...
Urban Baboons: Neighbor or Nuisance Animal?
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Baboons seen as allies by some and as nuisance animals by others. Human-animal conflict problems in Cape Town area highlight the issues. more...
Ramsar, Wetlands and Wildlife: Convention on Wetlands of International Importance After 30 Years
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
The Ramsar Convention on Wetlands of International Importance emphasizes practical support for wetland conservation. Link between poverty, food and clean water emphasized more...
Pox Virus Threatens Red Squirrel: Introduced Grey Squirrel Carries Disease That Kills Native Species
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Grey squirrels, in addition to out competing the native red squirrel for habitat and food, have brought with them a pox virus that is devastating the reds in the UK. more...
Human-Animal Conflict: Interaction With Wildlife Affects Both Us and Them, Often Negatively
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
A reivew of the four key aspects of human-animal conflict, how we help create problems and how they affect the animals involved. more...
Right Whale Disentangled Off NC: Endangered North Atlantic Whale Rescued From Fishing Gear
Category: Endangered Species
A North Atlantic right whale is freed from fishing gear after being tracked since September. Effort highlights the many dangers faced by a critically endangered species. more...
The Yellowstone to Yukon Corridor: Creating a Wildlife Highway and Conserving North American Habitat
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
The Yellowstone to Yukon (Y2Y) Conservation Initiative brings together scientists and conservationists to protect Rocky Mountain habitat, grizzly bears and other species more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
European white-clawed crayfish in England are being pushed out by introduced red signal crayfish. Local fishing group and conservationists are working to turn the tide. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Commercial fishermen view lemon shark as a replacement species for other sharks already protected. Important wintering and nursery areas in Florida threatened by fishery. more...
Category: Dog Care
When a dog develops neurological disease that is not easily diagnosed, a visit to a veterinary neurologist may be suggested. How to know when this is the right decision. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
One of the ginseng species used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, this herb is a target for poachers who may wipe out the wild species and reduce wild-simulated harvests. more...
Category: Dog Care
Balance and movement problems may indicate a herniated disc in the spine. Diagnostic tests will separate intervertebral disc disease from other neurological problems. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Getting enough sleep is important to overall health. Traditional Chinese Medicine offers natural herbal sleep aids, plus diet and lifestyle advice to help with insomnia. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
The conservation community may be overusing the term keystone species to emphasize the importance of individual species when interdependence may be more common in nature. more...
Category: Endangered Species
The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is helping prevent extinction of endangered species through SSP which provide a coordinated approach to wildlife conservation. more...
Category: Belgium Travel
Close to Berlaymont, home of the European Commission, and Jubelpark, with its museums and gardens, Martin's Central Park is a reasonably priced hotel in historic Brussels more...
Category: Dog Care
There are limited ways in which western medicine can improve the health of arthritic dogs. Traditional Chinese Medicine may provide more than pain relief for arthritis. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
New EU shark protection document a start but conservation groups express concerns about enforcement issues, voluntary fisheries management and data collection measures. more...
Category: Vaccinations
Growing concern over vaccine side effects and incomplete testing are causing people, including some health care professionals, to decide against the influenza injection. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Regional Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching encourage growing nature tourism businesses to avoid disturbance to breeding and migrating populations in the Pacific. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Massachusetts Audubon sanctuary and local livestock farm cooperate on an ecologically friendly pilot grazing program to enhance grassland wildlife habitat on Cape Cod. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Swim with dolphin programs are extremely popular in the wild. But a study in the Red Sea looked at negative impacts on the animals and noted that management is needed. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Civil unrest in Mozambique helped prevent exploitation of Mount Mabu, which was discovered using Google Earth satellite imagery. Protection needed for its biodiversity. more...
Category: Automotive Technology
The dB Super E-spec tires from Yokohama use orange peel oil and natural rubber to reduce petroleum content but there are concerns about increased braking distance needed. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Changes in dive patterns in response to naval exercises may cause the bends in beaked whales. Understanding why these marine mammals react to sonar may reduce losses. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Thirty-two species, including the snow leopard, come under the protection of the Afghanistan National Wildlife Protection Agency (Nepa) and more are under consideration. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Climate Change: Act and Adapt is theme for the 2009 Green Week Conference, with sessions emphasizing EU climate policy and a vision of a carbon free society by 2050. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
A recent review of research papers indicates some human impacted environments may quickly return to their pre-impact state. But are there biases in the papers reviewed? more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Bird Watching
Take a break from the casinos and shows of Atlantic City for a quiet bird watching tour of New Jersey's Edwin B Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge's Brigantine Division. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Clary sage is familiar as an essential oil for massage. It also has value in Traditional Chinese Medicine formulas as a Heart Blood mover and tonic and Liver Yin tonic. more...
Category: Bird Watching
Create a personalized, self-guided birding tour through two adjacent national parks with a variety of habitats for songbirds, wading birds, raptors and waterfowl. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
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 more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
First proposed at the Rio Summit, World Oceans Day is a celebration to raise awareness of marine ecosystem damage and ways of restoring the health of the earth's seas. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Despite intensive research, no one cause for catastrophic loss of bees worldwide has been found. Many combinations of factors appear to result in colony collapse disorder more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Understanding habitat needs of wild animals is key to their survival. To monitor wildlife migrating long distances or living in remote areas requires advanced technology. more...
Category: Endangered Species
A unique collaboration between Amur Leopard and Tiger Alliance (ALTA) member organizations takes a multifaceted approach to big cat conservation in remote parts of Russia more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
The European Union has approved a partial ban on seal products and Russia is taking the first step toward ending its seal hunt. The Canadian seal hunt will continue. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Delisting the gray wolf makes sense in some states but where the species was reintroduced strong feelings make hunting the focus and appropriate management less likely. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Earth Day is about protecting the planet and restoring the environment. Three activities that enhance habitat and sustainability for wildlife on the land and the ocean. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
First seen on motion sensor camera 13 years ago, the elderly jaguar was being radio tracked by wildlife officials to learn more about the declining species habitat needs. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Depending on how tours are conducted, Florida's manatees may suffer from encounters with humans, or both people and marine animals may benefit from a positive interaction more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Unsure what fish to buy? Look for the Marine Stewardship Council label. The Council supports sustainable fisheries around the world and helps consumers stay eco-friendly. more...
Category: Massachusetts Travel
Less than an hour from Boston's Logan Airport, this oceanfront hotel combines ocean views, gourmet dining and tastefully decorated rooms on the edge of a seaside town. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
The migration of the demoiselle crane coincides with the harvest, resulting in conflict with local farmers. New efforts focus on protecting crops without harming birds. more...
Category: Energy Conservation
New, cheaper LED production technology is good news for those with concerns about CFLs, which use mercury and produce dirty electricity that is linked to health problems. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
State budget cuts combined with decreased philanthropic giving are putting serious strain on the resources of members of New York's Coalition of Living Museums. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
FishPhone provides a simple way to ensure the fish one buys is harvested from environmentally sound, sustainable sources.Information on mercury levels is also given. more...
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
While the focus of these gardens is food and shelter for bats, other wildlife will be attracted as well. The variety of plant types allows for gardener creativity. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
While many people are aware of the problems outdoor lighting create for sea turtles and migratory birds, few understand its wide-ranging impacts on other wildlife. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Studies in the Democratic Republic of Congo indicate that this female dominated society hunts cooperatively, with both sexes involved. But bonobo do not hunt chimpanzees. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
A young beaver living on the Bronx River is one proof that the river has become a viable ecosystem. Once considered pests, beavers are now recognized as keystone species. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Environmental groups want to see Hawaiian monk seal decline halted. Local people fear federal intervention restricting land and ocean access will do more harm than good. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
A reindeer herd, horse drawn wagon rides, marshmallow roasting and ice carving replace nighttime lightshow to reduce the Wildlife Conservation Society's carbon footprint. more...
Category: Colonial America
The gathering at Plimoth Plantation was not quite what is portrayed in US history books. But it is possible to reinterpret the holiday from a larger point of view. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Water consumption is affected by activity level, diet, water source and perceived thirst. From a TCM perspective eight glasses per day may not be right for everyone. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Knowing the recipient's interests and background on the wild animal adoption program will help in deciding which wildlife adoption program to chose as a Christmas present more...
Category: Endangered Species
WCS study raises hopes for gorilla species facing threats from Ebola virus and human encroachment but skeptics suggest more information is needed before celebrating. more...
Category: Endangered Species
A three month investigation by IFAW into internet trade in wildlife in eleven countries found that most items for sale may violate CITES endangered species agreements. more...
Category: Dog Care
Spinal instability results in lameness or lack of coordination. In severe cases paralysis may occur. Hypernutrition may play an important role in this syndrome. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Cape Cod Stranding Network's coordination of efforts to save wayward manatee was a first. But years of response activity on Cape Cod helped make the rescue run smoothly. more...
Category: New Jersey Travel
In the National Historic Landmark district of Cape May, on a street of restored Victorian buildings, the Inn of Cape May is ideal for those seeking a quiet seaside escape more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Rebecca Hosking's trip to Midway resulted in the first plastic bag free town in the UK. Other towns around the world are following suit to help save marine wildlife. more...
Category: Endangered Species
One of two subspecies of South Asian River dolphin, efforts to save this primitive cetacean have been limited. Extinction is likely unless the Ganges itself is restored. more...
Elephant Management in Namibia: Balancing Rural Development With Protection of African Wildlife
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Community based conservancies are the core of efforts to save Namibia's wild animals, including unique desert-adapted elephants, from human-animal conflict and poaching. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Income from ivory sales to be used for elephant conservation but China's record of ignoring illegal imports from African elephant range states worries conservationists. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
President Bharrat Jagdeo is willing to exchange supervision of environmentally sound rainforest usage for economic incentives to help Guyana's impoverished people. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Leasing rainforests for conservation purposes is an alternative to national parks and reserves that provides benefits to local economies and helps combat climate change. more...
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Sri Lankan rehabilitation-reintroduction program cares for orphaned elephants at Udawalewe National Park, where they are released to become part of the wild population. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Tree dwelling lesser ape species, once found throughout Asia, are declining in most of their range as habitat fragmentation and pet trade put many on the endangered list. more...
Category: Seniors/Grandparents (general)
Government nursing home watchlist names elder care homes, called Special Focus Facilities, in danger of losing Medicare and Medicaid funding due to persistent neglect. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Given increasing concerns over the side effects of some cholesterol medications, Traditional Chinese Medicine may offer safer options for those with high cholesterol. more...
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
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. more...
What is a Veterinary Technician?: In Veterinary Hospitals Skilled Nurses Provide Care for Pets
Category: Pet Care (general)
Veterinary technicians have advanced training in all aspects of animal medicine. Some specialize in areas such as critical care medicine, anesthesiology and dentistry. more...
Category: Massachusetts Travel
Three museums, an antique windmill, plenty of gardens and walking trails all in one place. Ride a carousel that is nearly one hundred years old or sign up for a workshop. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
One of the US's premier World Heritage Sites needs a multi-million dollar effort to restore water flow, reduce agricultural impacts and remove invasive plants and animals more...
Saving South America's Pantanal: Climate Change and Development Harm Globally Important Wetlands
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Being compared to Florida's Everglades National Park is not a good sign for this Ramsar site. The hope is to prevent similar loss of biodiversity and flood control value. more...
Category: Breast Health
Tamoxifen is proven to prevent breast cancer. But it may cause side effects ranging from unpleasant to life threatening. Each woman must balance those risks and benefits. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
An integrated conservation project is training scientists, assesses Madagascar's biodiversity and supports efforts to ensure sustainable socioeconomic development. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Endangered primate conservation specialists use the list to raise awareness and to monitor progress in each species' recovery. Five species are only recently discovered. more...
Category: Medicinal Plants
Traditional healing methods based on local native plants have come back into use throughout the world while increasing land use is reducing botanical biodiversity. more...
Category: Dog Care
Knowing potential negative effects of anti-inflammatory medication and monitoring overall health ensures that the arthritic dog is kept comfortable when on NSAID therapy. more...
Category: Massachusetts Travel
From June to September, tour an authentically restored saltbox home in one of the oldest towns in the USA. Original household machines and equipment are displayed. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
In efforts to help both humans and animals, more thoughtful development of areas around nature reserves may be needed to truly protect the biodiversity within the parks. more...
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Root vegetable found to lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Beets also protect against birth defects, cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer's, osteoporosis and cancer. more...
Protecting Malaysia's Sea Turtles: Habitat Restoration, Egg Protection, and Even Cloning Considered
Category: Endangered Species
Four species of highly endangered sea turtles-leatherback, green, hawksbill and olive ridley nest on Malaysia's beaches putting pressure on the country to protect them. more...
Wildlife Trade And Biodiversity: Legal Trade May Endanger Species Which Now Have Healthy Populations
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Trade in non-endangered species may reduce biodiversity. Areas already stressed by habitat loss may find once common species are becoming endangered from overexploitation more...
China's White-Handed Gibbon Gone?: Recent Yunnan Survey Suggests The Chinese Subspecies is Extinct
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Philippines Marine Conservation: Multiple Challenges for Local Management of Marine Protected Areas
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Once MPAs are established, communities struggle with lack of funding and government support, financial stability, lack of facilities and weak enforcement of fishery laws. more...
Non-Invasive Breast Cancers: Ductal Cancer In Situ (DCIS) and Lobular Cancer In Situ (LCIS)
Category: Breast Health
These two types of breast cancer do not spread throughout the body. But an LCIS diagnosis carries a higher risk of developing invasive breast cancer whereas DCIS does not more...
New Species of Owl in Colombia: Santa Marta Screech Owl Found In Sierra Nevada's Reserva El Dorado
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
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. more...
TOPP Tracks Marine Predators: Sharks, Seals, Birds, and Fish Tracked to Study Ocean Habitat Use
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Tagging Of Pacific Predators, a project of the Census of Marine Life, monitors ocean animals. May improve protection of endangered species and management of fisheries. more...
Chinese Medicine Helps Depression: Depression Symptoms May Be Relieved With Holistic TCM Approach
Category: Chinese Medicine
Traditional Chinese Medicine's holistic approach to treating depression symptoms using dietary changes, mind-body exercise such as Qi Gung or Tai Qi and herbal formulas. more...
Where to Study Chinese Medicine: Advice on Choosing the Right Traditional Chinese Medical School
Category: Chinese Medicine
Interested in learning Chinese medicine? Some things to consider in selecting the school that best suits your interests, time constraints and financial situation. more...
Five For Frogs Campaign Launched: Do Something to Save Endangered Amphibians in the Next Five Months
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
TCM Helps Dogs With Skin Problems: Chinese Remedies for Dog Allergies Relieve Itching and Hotspots
Category: Dog Care
Traditional Chinese Medicine can be used for treating dog allergies that lead to skin conditions. Diet, herbs and Tui Na massage are used to relieve allergy symptoms. more...
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Understanding terminology like Wind, Cold, Heat, Dampness and Phlegm, which have specific meaning in Chinese Medicine, will aid in appreciating TCM's complex ideas. more...
Category: Dog Care
Known for helping with canine arthritis, acupressure can be a part of overall natural pet health care. A combination of acupressure and massage can be done at home. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Controversial biologist Marc Van Roosmalen's discovery of two more species of titi monkey are another reason conservation groups call for better rainforest protection. more...
Chinese Medicine Helps Menopause: Menopausal Symptom Relief With Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine
Category: Chinese Medicine
Insomnia, night sweats, hot flashes, depression and other symptoms of menopause are eased without Hormone Replacement Therapy's side effects. TCM provides an alternative. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
When visiting a Traditional Chinese Herbalist a patient may be bombarded with new and confusing words. This article explains some of the most commonly used TCM terms. more...
Choosing an Elder Care Facility: For a Parent Suffering From Alzheimer’s Disease or Senile Dementia
Category: Seniors/Grandparents (general)
If an aging parent needs more care than the immediate family can give, the right facility can ease concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect by their quality of care. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Once found only on isolated reserves, restoration of native dune buckwheat grasses has allowed this endangered butterfly to recolonize Los Angeles area beach bluffs. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Fibroid growths in the uterus can cause infertility, pain, urinary incontinence and heavy bleeding. Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine reduces fibroids in many cases. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Moby Dick's whale is still being hunted by Japan and Indonesia. Oceanic pollution, underwater sound, boat traffic and drift nets also problems for the sperm whale. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Joint project provides support for farmers to provide shade-grown coffee from the rainforests of El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve in Chiapas while protecting its environment. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Ancient Chinese medicine helping diabetics manage disease. Modern science confirms that TCM herbs aid in controlling blood sugar levels and lowering high blood pressure. more...
Category: Endangered Species
MOFI works with fishermen to reduce monk seal entanglements and fishing gear loss. Valuable information gained regarding health of the Mediterranean Sea fish stocks. more...
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Nearly all one-horned rhinos in Manas National Park lost to poaching. Rehabilitated animals from healthy population being moved in hopes of restoring species to the area. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Critically Endangered whale population threatened by habitat loss, pollution and ocean noise. Reduced human hunting pressure since 1999 hasn't resulted in more belugas. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Agricultural concerns over losses of pollinating bees and insect eating bats. Reasons for both disease outbreaks sought. How does pesticide use figure into the equation? more...
Endangered Black Rhinos in Africa: Extinction Feared for One Subspecies As Poaching Continues
Category: Endangered Species
Poaching, amidst civil unrest and instability, may have led to the extinction of the Western African black rhino. Three other African subspecies appear to be recovering more...
Cape Cod Kayaking Vacation Ideas: Challenges for Experienced Kayakers and Calm Waters for Beginners
Category: Paddle Sports (general)
Try sea kayaking, explore salt marshes and tidal rivers or enjoy freshwater ponds and streams. Cape Cod's varied waters offer plenty of options for water based holiday. more...
Sunscreens Threaten Coral Reefs: Ocean Swimmers’ Skin Protection Activates Deadly Reef Algae Virus
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Possible harm from sunscreen lotion added to damage done by climate change, overfishing, marine pollution and souvenir collecting as coral reef ecosystem losses continue. more...
Cape Cod Whale Watching Tour: Short Boat Trip to Humpback Whales, Seals and Other Marine Wildlife
Category: Water Adventure Travel
From April to October visit feeding grounds for humpback and other whales off Cape Cod National Seashore. . Tour Provincetown before or after your whale watch cruise. more...
Brazilian Amazon's 10 New Species: New Mammals Highlight Importance of Protecting Amazon Rainforest
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Some are primate species unknown to scientists until the last 20 years. No one knows how much more biodiversity might be lost if deforestation of the Amazon continues. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Sea otters immune compromised by marine contaminants. Heart disease, toxoplasmosis and other infections seen. Some shark attack deaths may be result of increased disease. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Not only do they help germinate plants, elephants and other African animals ensure the balance of ants on acacia trees, stressing the importance of ecosystem preservation more...
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Remote video camera captures first footage of birth of Mediterranean monk seal pup. Knowledge from this pup helps with care of youngest seal ever rehabilitated in Greece. more...
Category: Chinese Medicine
Elizabeth Call's book shows that Traditional Chinese Medicine and species conservation need not be mutually exclusive. A resource for practitioners and laypeople alike. more...
Bear Poaching in North America: Increase in Illegal Hunting Linked to TCM Trade in Bear Bile
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Three Calcium Rich Chinese Soups: Help Prevent Osteoporosis and Increase Trace Mineral Intake
Category: Chinese Medicine
Basic soups used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to strengthen the Kidneys are rich in calcium, magnesium and trace minerals, all of which are important for healthy bones more...
Panther Habitat Loss in Florida: Resulting Human Animal Conflict Threatens Endangered Big Cat
Category: Endangered Species
Development leads to habitat fragmentation, exposure to disease and car accidents. Reintroduction and public education may aid survival of endangered Florida panther. more...
Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat: At Risk of Extinction: Captive Breeding, Translocation Efforts Begun
Category: Endangered Species
Lone population of critically endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats is threatened by overgrazing, predation and drought. Translocation and captive breeding started. more...
Most Endangered Bat on Seychelles: Endemic Sheath-tailed Bat Population is Close to Extinction
Category: Endangered Species
Habitat loss and pesticides are among threats to one of ten most critically endangered species. Invasive, alien plant species also play a role in Seychelles bat decline. more...
Invasive Trout Introduce Problems: Movement of Fish for Sport Affects Frogs and Native Trout Species
Category: Wildlife Conservation
As awareness of trouble caused by introduced species increases, efforts are being made to undo damage done by intentional trout release for sport fishing worldwide. more...
In Wadden Sea Seals Protected: After Viral Outbreak Harbor Seals Face Pollution & Human Disturbance
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
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. more...
Hawaiian Monk Seals Endangered: Marine Pollution, Shark Predation and Starvation Are Threats
Category: Endangered Species
Marine ecosystem alteration, climate change and increased human pressure causing monk seal population to drop. Protection for juveniles is a major part of recovery plan. more...
La Amistad Biosphere Reserve: Dam Building Near World Heritage Site Affects Wildlife and People
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Developers target area surrounding largest rainforest in Central America for hydroelectric dams. Endangered and endemic species as well as indigenous peoples affected. more...
Category: Endangered Species
To protect rhinoceros from extinction, the use of Saiga horn was promoted as a replacement in Chinese Medicine. Now Saiga antelope are critically endangered as well. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Despite growing awareness, endangered chimps are still lost in large numbers. Protection efforts involve help for local communities to become more sustainable. more...
Category: Endangered Species
Combining wildlife conservation with human survival in developing countries. Bushmeat trade and deforestation targeted as critical to great ape protection. more...
Gorilla Protection Treaty: In Wake of Killings of Nine Great Apes More Cooperation Needed
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born: Second Captive Birth Gives Hope as Wild Population Declines
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Treating Cancer With Chinese Herbs: Individualized Treatment Makes Scientific Assessment Difficult
Category: Chinese Medicine
Why it is so difficult to quantify the use of Traditional Chinese Medicine in cancer management. Learn about types of Chinese herbs used in treating cancers. more...
Vaquita: Most Endangered Cetacean: World's Smallest Porpoise May be Next to Face Extinction
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Protecting Asian River Dolphins: Reserves, Ecotourism Aid Critically Endangered Dolphin Populations
Category: Endangered Species
Cooperation between fishermen and river dolphins leads to habitat protection in Myanmar. Ecotourism in Burma based on dolphins and humans fishing together benefits both. more...
Whale Watch on Campobello Island: Land Based or On The Water, See the Whales of the Bay of Fundy
Category: Water Adventure Travel
Campobello Island is a great place to see fin, minke and humpback whales. Harbor porpoise and seals, too. With luck endangered right whales may be spotted as well. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Persistent pollutants enter waterways via air, affecting wildlife habitats. Ecosystem protection needs air and water agencies to control organics, mercury and nitrogen. more...
Bird Watching Acadia National Park: Fall Hawk Migration, Seabirds and Woodland Species in Maine
Category: Bird Watching
With raptor migration as a focal point, Maine's Acadia National Park also has seabirds, warblers and other woodland species to draw birdwatchers in the fall. more...
Congo Fighting Affects Gorillas: Nine Animals Killed, Newborn Found, Rangers Forced to Leave
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Mountain gorillas endure new round of slaughter. Rangers find healthy infant before fighting resumes in DRC's Virunga Park, home of nearly half of world population. more...
Repatriation of Star Tortoises: Illegal Trade Animal Confiscations Returned to Wild in India
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Health concerns often keep confiscated animals from going back to the wild. Star tortoises seized from illicit trade were returned to their natural environment in India. more...
Didymo: Freshwater Diatom: River Ecosystems Being Altered by Poorly Understood Algal Bloom
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Nicknamed 'Rock Snot', this alga is appearing in rivers around the world, transported on fishing gear and clothing, reducing biodiversity in its wake. more...
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Hard hit by habitat degradation and human activity, the well-loved British mammal is in decline. The public is being asked to do their part to help save them. more...
Sloth Bears Going Back to the Wild: Kalandar Tribe in India Ending Centuries of Bear Dancing
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
Dancing bears turned in by Kalandar tribespeople now in rehabilitation for return to the wild. Wildlife organizations provide alternative job training for former owners. more...
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Balancing the risk of ecological damage from introduced species with reduced pesticide use and the need for protein sources and disease control in developing countries. more...
Saving White Tailed Prairie Dogs: Review of Recent FWS Decisions May Protect Another Species as Well
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Endangered species at risk from net entanglement as bycatch helped using money from mitigation fees. Fishermen get incentives to reduce chances of fishing gear deaths. more...
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role. more...
Migrating Gray Whales Thin in 2007: Are Climate Change, El Nino or Ecosystem Overuse Responsible?
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Scientists suspect thinning ice layer in Arctic is main culprit behind lack of food but overfishing and normal weather cycles may be affecting their health as well. more...
Endangered Primates in Vietnam: Extra Population of Douc Langurs Increases Numbers Significantly
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Hooker's Sea Lions Face Challenges: Die-off in 1998 Followed by Disease and Fishery By-catch Losses
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Threatened New Zealand sea lion species is losing habitat and food sources while disease and entanglement in the squid fishery add to the losses. more...
Palm Oil's Impact on Ecosystems: Plantations for Biofuel and Food Destroying Rainforests and Swamps
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Endangered species are being pushed out as plantations take the place of rainforests. But studies show that palm oil is neither healthy nor environmentally sound. more...
Suriname Rainforest's New Frog: Survey Highlights Dangers of Climate Change and Gold Mining
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Colorful frog is one of 24 new species found in world's largest undisturbed rainforest. Droughts and illegal gold mining may affect their continued existence. more...
Chinese Medicine And Arthritis: Herbs, Acupuncture and Diet Used to Help Arthritis Sufferers
Category: Chinese Medicine
Chinese therapies have been used for centuries to relieve the effects of arthritic joint disease by combining herbs, diet, acupuncture/acupressure and massage more...
Pygmy Kangaroos Are Going Home: Rare Indonesian Pandemelons Rescued From Wildlife Trade
Category: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab
A wildlife rehabilitation facility in Java will release 17 young pandemelons, whose parents were rescued from illegal trade, into rainforest on Papua Island. more...
American Crocodile is Downlisted: Another Endangered Species Recovering With Help From ESA
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
Disease Threatens Tasmanian Devil: Multilevel Project Gets Some Support from WB, MaxValu and Qantas
Category: Wildlife Conservation
A major research project to protect remaining Tasmanian Devils from Devil Facial Tumour Disease is being aided by corporate donations from around the world more...
Narwhals Help Study Climate Change: Deep Diving Whales Transmit Temperature from Baffin Bay
Category: Marine Mammals
Satellite transmitters attached to narwhals track their movements and give information on climate change in the High Arctic, where sea ice is receding rapidly. more...
Category: Endangered Species
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. more...
1969 Oil Spill Still Harms Nature: Buried Fuel Affects Fiddler Crabs and Sea Grass Beds
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
Nearly 40 years after the oil spill, residual oil under the sediment is still damaging the health of a salt marsh, impacting crabs and sea grass beds. more...
Five Different Rhinosceros: All Threatened as Poaching and Habitat Loss Reduce Their Numbers
Category: Endangered Species
The white rhino has made a limited comeback but black, Sumatran, Javan and Indian rhinoceros are all Endangered or Critically Endangered. more...
Chinese Herbs and Food Safety: Pet Food Recall a Reminder to Know Source of Your Chinese Medicine
Category: Chinese Medicine
In the wake of the pet food recall, concerns about contaminated Chinese foodstuffs extend to herbal formulas and supplements. How to be sure what you are taking is safe. more...
Great Leatherback Turtle Race: Raising Awareness and Money for Highly Endangered Sea Turtles
Category: Endangered Species
Female leatherback turtles return from their nesting site wearing satellite tags to track their progress as the world watches, learns and, hopefully, helps protect them. more...
Nibbles, the Wayward Elephant Seal: Why is this animal harassing harbor seals, dogs and humans?
Category: Marine Mammals
Nibbles, a juvenile elephant seal has been attacking other inhabitants at the mouth of the Russian River. Some possible reasons are based in his species' natural history more...
Shark Declines Affect Shellfish: Coastal Ecosystem Collapse Possible as Shark Numbers Decline
Category: Wildlife Conservation
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 more...
Category: Endangered Species
Researchers in Greece realized that the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal needed more than just studying if the species was to survive. more...
Botswana Human - Elephant Conflict: Growing Elephant Population Damages Crops and Frustrates Locals
Category: Wildlife Conservation
With both human and elephant numbers rising, preventing human-elephant conflict in Botswana will be key to preserving one of the largest elephant populations in Africa. more...
The Monk Seals: Ancient Marine Mammals Find Ways to Survive in a Modern World
Category: Marine Mammals
Two surviving species of monk seal have adapted their behavior to avoid the presence of man. Marine Sanctuaries also offer hope for their continued existence. more...
River or Freshwater Dolphins: Five Dolphins That Don't Live in the Open Ocean
Category: Marine Mammals
Five species of dolphin have evolved to live in big, muddy rivers. Convergent evolution has made them look very similar despite little genetic connection. more...
Antarctic Wildlife Need Krill: Seabirds, Whales and Seals are Affected by Krill Fishery
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
Antarctic wildlife, including blue whales, seals,albatross and penguins are negatively impacted by increased krill fishing in the Antarctic. more...
Polar Bears and ANWR get Help: ESA Listing and ANWR Amendment May Help US Polar Bears
Category: Wildlife Preservation (general)
USFWS proposes polar bears for Threatened status under the ESA while Udall Eisenhower Arctic Wilderness Act seeks to further protect critical denning habitat. more...
Saving the Okavango Delta: Ramsar Status and Tourism Help Protect World's Largest Wetland
Category: Ecosystem Preservation
The Ramsar Convention designated Okavango Delta site provides varied habitat and year-round water. Its protection is critical to humans and wildlife in the area. more...
When Leopards and Humans Meet: India Holds Conference on Managing Human-Leopard Conflict
Category: Wildlife Conservation
Indian National Workshop looks at ways to manage conflicts between humans and leopards . Methods of preventing predation on livestock and attacks on humans needed. more...
Grey Wolf Proposed for Delisting: Reduced Protection Under Endangered Species Act for One Population
Category: Endangered Species
The grey wolf population in northern Rocky Mountains has exceeded target recovery rates. Proposed delisting is causing concern but how justified is it? more...
New Whale Species Confirmed: Eastern Pacific Right Whale is Now the World's Most Endangered Whale
Category: Endangered Species
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 more...
Indian Elephants in Crisis: Human-Animal Conflict and Habitat Loss in Assam
Category: Endangered Species
Habitat loss from encroachment results in human-animal conflict as crop-raiding elephants find gardens a source of quick nutrition, angering people in Assam. more...
Endangered Mediterranean Monk Seal: Conservation on the Atlantic Coast of Africa
Category: Endangered Species
Aiding local people leads to protection of the critically endangered Mediterranean monk seal on the Saharan coast of Africa. Red tide caused loss of many monk seals. more...
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