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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and Who Pays for It

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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. This principle reaffirms that animal welfare is an integral part of modern conservation.

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Rarer than Tigers: the Indian Wild Dog

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During the Pleistocene, Dholes were found across the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe and North America, sharing their space with sabre-toothed cats. These days, the species shares habitats with Tigers, Snow Leopard, Bears, etc. If they can survive next to such neigbours, how come they are endangered?

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We Should Kill More Lions

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Assuming you have a passing interest in wildlife, or at the least you know someone that does, and chances are in the last week or so you’ve become aware that some lady from America shot a lion. This Lion should not be shot, as it is a protected reserve that forbids shooting. Qualifying statements to follow).

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Come@Me: Hunting Is Not Conservation

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In 1850, the Passenger Pigeon ( Ectopistes migratorius ) was the most abundant bird in North America and possibly the world. Lacey of Iowa introduced the nation’s first wildlife-protection law, which banned the interstate shipping of unlawfully killed game. A newly created U.S. They are listed as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN red list.

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