Garry Rogers's Blog, page 219
March 27, 2014
Tough decisions on the front line of nature conservation
(CNN) — It is easy to criticize zoos and aquariums when healthy animals are culled, particularly when they are from endangered species. It’s not always easy to understand the logic behind such a d… Garry Rogers: Frustration comes from the … Continue reading →
Another rhino suffers agonising death at the hand of poachers
This rhinoceros was killed and its horn hacked off by poachers at the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in the northeastern state of Assam, in India. See on www.dailymail.co.ukFiled under: Nature Conservation
Save Wildlife from Toxic Oil Spill
A major oil company is looking to pump toxic tar sands oil through aging pipelines along the east coast of the United States, threatening to pollute the water supply of local wildlife. Help protect critical habitats by urging government officials … Continue reading →
We Are Not Protecting Our Fresh Water Sources and Our Oceans….
Just yesterday, an oil refinery in Indiana spilled an “undetermined” amount of oil into Lake Michigan. I don’t have to tell you just how devastating this could be. Tea Party Congressman Dan Benishe… See on donlichterman.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation
Australia should enlist dingoes to control invasive species
Introduced species pose one of the greatest threats to Australia’s fauna and flora, but expensive efforts to control them aren’t working. Instead of spending millions of dollars on culling, giving dingoes… See on theconversation.comFiled under: Nature Conservation
VERY GRAPHIC MEDIA: Petitions to sign: “Torneo de Lazo” Horses Eviscerated Alive For Fun
“I actually started writing this several weeks ago, but can only now bring myself to finish it, as my tears have dried up & given way to anger! No animal deserves to be used & tortured in s… See on preciousjules1985.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation
Zimbabwe: Hwange Land Takeover ‘Threatens’ Presidential Elephant Herd
There is rising concern for the future welfare and safety of Zimbabwe’s Presidential Elephant Herd, because of the takeover of a piece of land in Hwange, which serves as the herd’s home range. See on allafrica.comFiled under: Nature Conservation
State allowed logging on plateau above landslide
In recent decades the state allowed logging — with restrictions — on the plateau above the Snohomish County hillside that collapsed in last weekend’s deadly mudslide. . . . . . Garry Rogers: Land-use management by government agencies responsible for … Continue reading →
March 26, 2014
Save Canary Islands
NO TO DEEPWATER DRILLING IN THE CANARY ISLANDS. SIGN @ WWW.SAVECANARIAS.ORG See on savecanarias.orgFiled under: Nature Conservation
Idaho Poacher Convicted
A Washington County poaching spree during the fall of 2012 that left more than a dozen deer and three domestic cows dead has come to light, and the four defendants convicted of the poaching crimes must now pay more than … Continue reading →
