Articles written by Dawn M. Smith

Endangered vultures are exposed to toxins, used in traditional medicine and injured or killed during kite festivals. Cultural awareness is needed to protect these birds.

Jan 6, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

The medical community is taking a scientific look at rocking chair therapy and finding some interesting results which confirm a long anecdotal history of health benefits.

Jan 3, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Reintroduction of gray wolves into New Mexico and Arizona remains controversial. Ranchers express concerns about livestock losses and illegal wolf killing continues.

Dec 29, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

The January Manatee Survey counted record high numbers of this endangered marine mammal but those results are overshadowed by increased death rates in both 2008 and 2009.

Dec 23, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

South Africa and Australia still use shark nets to protect swimmers. Changing tourism interests and conservation concerns may save ocean animals from being caught in them

Dec 15, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Low ocean temperature and winds push endangered and threatened sea turtles ashore on Cape Cod but metal contamination may also be affecting the health of the species.

Dec 8, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

The Maldives works with a clean energy technology team to minimize carbon footprint, but tourism is a primary industry and carbon neutral travel is difficult to achieve.

Dec 2, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Dec 1, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Great white sharks of central California coast are separate from populations of other Pacific Ocean populations. Study pinpoints areas to target for shark conservation

Nov 24, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Speaking in 2009, Dr Holt discussed the ongoing inability to kill whales humanely and the impact business decisions will have on a whaling moratorium in the near future.

Nov 18, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Open space, needed for safety around airports, is attractive to birds and other wildlife. FAA and USFWS seek ways to reduce the danger without significant habitat loss.

Nov 17, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Nov 13, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Commercial fishermen view lemon shark as a replacement species for other sharks already protected. Important wintering and nursery areas in Florida threatened by fishery.

Nov 12, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Nov 11, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Nov 3, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Oct 29, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Oct 28, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Oct 26, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Balance and movement problems may indicate a herniated disc in the spine. Diagnostic tests will separate intervertebral disc disease from other neurological problems.

Oct 21, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Oct 21, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Oct 16, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Oct 16, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Oct 8, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

In-home care or hospitalization? Medication or supportive care? Dog owners facing canine neurological problems should address these issues in deciding how to proceed.

Oct 6, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) is helping prevent extinction of endangered species through SSP which provide a coordinated approach to wildlife conservation.

Oct 3, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Nantucket environmental organizations, a small Rhode Island zoo and US Fish and Wildlife Service work together to bring endangered beetle back from possible extinction.

Oct 2, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Sep 29, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Using Global Positioning Systems, scientists have shown that the wandering albatross tracks dimethyl sulfide odors from phytoplankton, copepod and krill when foraging.

Sep 24, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Sep 22, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Ban on krill fishing affects coastal Pacific Ocean from California to Washington. Ecosystem management decision supported by fisheries, scientists and environmentalists.

Sep 17, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

New EU shark protection document a start but conservation groups express concerns about enforcement issues, voluntary fisheries management and data collection measures.

Sep 9, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

In 2007 the Montana Raptor Institute for Research and Education's first surveillance camera recorded activities of wild peregrine falcons, with some interesting results.

Sep 4, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Growing concern over vaccine side effects and incomplete testing are causing people, including some health care professionals, to decide against the influenza injection.

Sep 1, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Aug 28, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Regional Guidelines for Whale and Dolphin Watching encourage growing nature tourism businesses to avoid disturbance to breeding and migrating populations in the Pacific.

Aug 24, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Aug 10, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Massachusetts Audubon sanctuary and local livestock farm cooperate on an ecologically friendly pilot grazing program to enhance grassland wildlife habitat on Cape Cod.

Aug 5, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 31, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 28, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 24, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Civil unrest in Mozambique helped prevent exploitation of Mount Mabu, which was discovered using Google Earth satellite imagery. Protection needed for its biodiversity.

Jul 21, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 16, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 13, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 8, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jul 7, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Jul 1, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Thirty-two species, including the snow leopard, come under the protection of the Afghanistan National Wildlife Protection Agency (Nepa) and more are under consideration.

Jun 29, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jun 24, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jun 15, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jun 9, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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?

Jun 1, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

May 29, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

May 26, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

May 20, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

May 14, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

May 14, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

May 7, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Newly discovered Irrawaddy River dolphin group, which shares habitat with endangered Ganges River dolphin, reduces the chance of extinction but species still faces risks.

May 6, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Create a personalized, self-guided birding tour through two adjacent national parks with a variety of habitats for songbirds, wading birds, raptors and waterfowl.

Apr 30, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Apr 28, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Apr 24, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Apr 21, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Apr 17, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Apr 15, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Apr 9, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Apr 3, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 31, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 31, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Mar 27, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 20, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 19, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

The Federal Junior Duck Stamp Conservation and Design Program teaches schoolchildren about the importance of wetlands conservation to birds and humans.

Mar 18, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 17, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 11, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 9, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Mar 4, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 4, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Mar 3, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Mar 2, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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

Feb 26, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 25, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 13, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 11, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 10, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 9, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 6, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Feb 5, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Habitat conservation, water resource protection and public awareness programmes key to Friends of Nature's work combating environmental threats in biodiversity rich Nepal

Feb 3, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 30, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Are there more manatees in Florida or did weather play a role in this year's count? How does the high mortality rate in 2008 factor in to deciding the species' status?

Jan 29, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 28, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 26, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 23, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 21, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 16, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Light exposure around the clock disrupts circadian rhythm, affecting estrogen and melatonin levels. Child development and vision may also be influenced by light levels.

Jan 14, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 13, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

Extract from Huang Qi, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties, increases effectiveness of killer T-cells fighting HIV.

Jan 12, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 9, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith

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.

Jan 6, 2009 - Dawn M. Smith