10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 18, 2014
Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The other sub-species, Calidris canutus roselaari , migrates along the Pacific Coast and breeds in Alaska and the Wrangel Island in Russia.
10,000 Birds
JUNE 16, 2022
Indian gazelle You know the secret of how African park rangers find animals for tourists? And the animals themselves? When they spot a traffic jam in the savanna, it is easy enough to conclude that some unfortunate animal is being surrounded by telephoto lenses. The main tactic is diversion.
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10,000 Birds
NOVEMBER 21, 2016
A twilight cruise then introduces you to the rainforest’s nocturnal animals. A half-hour hike takes you to the lake, where you’ll glide in a wooden canoe across a beautiful, mirror-like, oxbow lake that is home to many endangered species.
Critter News
AUGUST 8, 2009
Now that the species is listed in the US as "threatened," hunters can't import the dead body parts (aka hunting "trophies") in from Canada. Supposedly, environmentalists and animal rights activists have "unfairly made the polar bear into 'the panda bear of North America.'" insert crying baby picture here.)
10,000 Birds
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
I’m sure most of you know that the Peregrine Falcon became an endangered species because of the use of organochlorine pesticides, especially DDT, during the 1950′s, 60′s, and 70′s. They were officially listed as Endangered in 1970 in the U.S.
10,000 Birds
MAY 11, 2012
John Bachmann headed west to gather material for Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. American scientists, realizing belatedly how embarrassing it was to know so little about a species right in the heart of their own continent, rushed to study this remnant population. But the ferrets kept dying.
10,000 Birds
DECEMBER 17, 2014
Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation. Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. Agency personnel and policy foster this belief as well.”
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