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June 6, 2014

Arizona Game & Fish Dept Seeks Comments on Hunt/Capture Regs

Many of the species covered by the regulations are imperiled and even critically imperiled according to Arizona wildlife biologists. Continue reading →

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Published on June 06, 2014 23:16

Global Warming Plays a Role in Australia’s Record Heat

“With the continuing plague of abnormally high temperatures across the continent, the influence of climate change can be felt now,” Australian non-profit Climate Council said in a report on the recent warm spell. Continue reading →

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Published on June 06, 2014 21:11

New Endangered Species Deniers. Will we need a smaller boat?

SavingSpecies » New Jaw-Dropping Statistic on Extinctions—The new denial is that Species are not becoming more endangered, despite scientist’s new studies. GR:  Habitat diminished by human building and harvest, invasive species introduced by humans, growing environmental toxicity caused by humans, … Continue reading →

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Published on June 06, 2014 16:12

Kenya at the crossroads: it’s time to root out the elites who control wildlife crime

The Kenyan public is fed up with seeing the nation’s wildlife disappear before their eyes and wants to see action. Continue reading →

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Published on June 06, 2014 15:20

June 5, 2014

“This Is Legislation That Can Help Create a Better World” A Letter From Our President and Founder

Note: New Jersey’s proposed ivory ban measure is up for a vote in the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee in June. Elephants DC founder and president Jen Samuel has proven a tireless advocat… See on elephantsdcblog.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on June 05, 2014 21:07

Open Letter to WWF about Sport or Trophy Hunting

Dear World Wildlife Fund (WWF), It has just come to my attention that your organisation supports “sport” hunting as a viable means of wildlife conservation. “The hunting industry is merely perpetuating the same business model that many other industries practice … Continue reading →

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Published on June 05, 2014 20:55

Report says blowout preventers could cause more oil spills | Al Jazeera America

The Chemical Safety Board report blamed blowout preventers for the BP oil spill, says risks of similar accidents remain See on america.aljazeera.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

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Published on June 05, 2014 17:50

25 Awesome Animals That Could Go Extinct In Our Lifetime

As the human population grows, we have more and more of an impact on surrounding life. These animals have become endangered, and it’s up to us how much longer they have on our planet. See on urbantimes.coFiled under: Nature Conservation … Continue reading →

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Published on June 05, 2014 17:34

Habitat loss in U.S. blamed for decline of monarch butterflies

The principal cause of the shrinking population of monarch butterflies is loss of habitat in their U.S. breeding grounds, scientists say in a study published in the Journal of Animal Ecology. Continue reading →

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Published on June 05, 2014 15:39

Be Their Voice!

Please take a couple minutes to peruse the following petitions. Sign and share, and share and share…our rhinos are counting on us. If you already have, THANK YOU, please share again. Sign on fightforrhinos.com.Filed under: Nature Conservation

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Published on June 05, 2014 13:04