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March 15, 2014
Why these shark researchers are mourning just days after celebrating
Sharks are often perceived as vicious killers of our oceans, but they are dying in incredible numbers at the hands of humans, and researchers are concerned. See on globalnews.caFiled under: Nature Conservation
Wolf Weekly Wrap-Up – Defenders of Wildlife Blog
65 Representatives sign letter to Secretary Jewell urging her to abandon gray wolf delisting proposal; Washington’s wolf population remains stable; March 19th hearing on idaho’s new predation management plan; New science shows majority of Alberta Canada’s residents have favorable attitudes … Continue reading →
March 14, 2014
Your Cause is Lost Without Population Control
) Despite how keenly aware Homo sapiens are of the potential overpopulation of other species, they don’t seem to think the same laws of nature apply to them. If any other large mammal added a stagger… See on exposingthebiggame.wordpress.comFiled under: … Continue reading →
Demonstration For Blood Dolphins To Take Place at The World Association of Zoos and Aquariums Headquarters In Switzerland
On March 28, 2014 Save the Blood Dolphins and dolphin advocates from all over the world, including Ric O’Barry star of “The Cove” and Director of the Ric O’Barry Dolphin Project, are planning a huge demonstration at The World Association … Continue reading →
Friday Cat-erpillar Blogging: Living In an Insectivore
The Northern Pitcher Plant, Sarracenia purpurea, has digestive fluid in the bottom of its pitchers that is lethal to most insects. Caterpillars of the Pitcher Plant Moth, Exyra fax, are not deterre… See on livingwithinsects.wordpress.comFiled under: Nature Conservation
March 13, 2014
Senate Resources and Environment Committee Schedules Hearing for Tomorrow on the the Wolf Control Board Bill
The Idaho Senate Resources and Environment Committee has scheduled a hearing for H 470, the Wolf Control Board bill. There will be an opportunity for public testimony and a vote will take place to… Streaming the hearing. See on www.thewildlifenews.comFiled under: … Continue reading →
More to biological diversity than meets the eye
Most of us already imagine the tropics as a place of diversity—a lush region of the globe teeming with a wide variety of exotic plants and animals. But for researchers Andrew Forbes and Marty Condon, there’s even more diversity than … Continue reading →
Saving large carnivores in the ecosystem requires multifaceted approach
Carnivore management is not just a numbers game, Virginia Tech wildlife scientists assert in response to an article in the Jan. 10 issue of the journal Science that urged ‘minimum population densities be maintained for persistence of large carnivores, biodiversity, … Continue reading →
Tropical grassy ecosystems under threat
(Phys.org) —Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that tropical grassy areas, which play a critical role in the world’s ecology, are under threat as a result of ineffective management. See on phys.orgFiled under: Nature Conservation
Refuges Before Rockets at Merritt Island – Defenders Blog
Why allow a launch pad to be built in Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, home to more than a dozen endangered species? See on www.defendersblog.org Rogers: Elysium brained?Filed under: Nature Conservation
