Garry Rogers's Blog, page 208

Fading Forests: The High Cost of Invasive Pests

In the past 12 years, 28 new invasive pests have been introduced to North American forests, exacting high ecological and economic tolls. What’s going on? Can anything stop the spread? A new report, Fading Forests III, offers concrete recommendations. See … Continue reading →

Elephant Poachers Have A New Problem: US Marines

AvbrytBeskärningen klar Dra i hörnen på rutan ovan för att beskära ditt nya profilfoto. Sparar din nya profilbild Africa Cries Film Production ltd Elephant Poachers Have a New Problem: U.S. Marines… See on havehest.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

Which is Your Favorite Rhino?

 45 species of rhinos used to exist in the world, dating back 50 million years. Today there are 5 remaining species. They are all endangered. The largest is the Indian or Greater one-horned Rhino. … See on fightforrhinos.comFiled under: Nature … Continue reading →

Mutation and Mayhem: The Human Failure

The diverse Arizona Upland of the Sonoran Desert is my favorite vegetation. I am far less fond of the weeds that cover the desert after fire.  Weeds are often thorny or itchy, and they form single-species stands across entire vistas.  … Continue reading →

Wildlife

Huge Swath of Amazon Preserved in Record-Setting Deal On May 21, the Brazilian government, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and partners announced the creation of a $215 million fund to ensure long-term protection of the world’s largest network of… See on … Continue reading →

Save Rare Trees and Animals from Logging Companies

Target: Cal Joyner, Regional Forester, Southwestern Region, U.S. See on forcechange.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

American Oystercatcher Conservation

American Oystercatcher form WikipediaThe American Oystercatcher Working Group seeks to develop, support, and carry out rangewide research and management efforts that promote the conservation of American Oystercatchers and their habitats. See on naturalhistorywanderings.comFiled under: Nature Conservation

Wolf Weekly Wrap- Up

Pups from Oregon’s Wenaha Pack.U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service jumps in to save Mexican gray wolf pups, but are they going about it the right way?For the first time in the history of Mexican gray wolf recovery, this week the … Continue reading →

Ecuador amazon parrots, new study

This video is called Parrot Clay Lick at Yasuni National Park, Amazon, Ecuador. From the BBC: 23 May 2014 Last updated at 16:44 GMT Study offers snapshot of rare Ecuador Amazon parrot By Mark Kinve… See on dearkitty1.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature … Continue reading →

Ewwwww, We’re Not Watching “Animal Planet” Anymore

To anyone who is angry at what Animal Planet did to wolves and are fed up with the anti-wildlife and non-educational programming being aired on Discovery owned networks, here is a number to call to… See on exposingthebiggame.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature … Continue reading →