10,000 Birds

MAY 11, 2012

Though it was well-known to the Native American populations that shared its space, the black-footed ferret was overlooked by Lewis and Clark and all subsequent Euro-American expeditions, remaining officially unknown to science until John James Audubon, his sons, and the Rev.

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Ferrets South Dakota Wyoming Captive Animal 184

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 17, 2014

Developed in the post-frontier era, the NAMWC helped put a stop to wanton wildlife destruction in an era where many species were being hunted and trapped ruthlessly to the brink of extinction. Now, in 21st century America, we’re entertaining new considerations, in keeping with our modern understanding of wild animals and conservation.

Wildlife 238

Wildlife Coyotes Hunters Wolves 238

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

The climatic changes set in motion by the Industrial Revolution are now proceeding at a pace far greater than many species and ecosystems can adapt to naturally. Butchart is head of science at BirdLife International and chairs the IUCN Red List Technical Working Group. Come back, click through, read, learn.

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Species Science Los Angeles 2000 175