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What is a “Nonessential Experimental” California Condor?

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Of course, the California Condor is listed as “endangered” under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and it has been famously subject to some of the most ambitious conservation efforts (including litigation ) ever undertaken for a bird. But that does not necessarily mean there are no protections.

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The Giving Birders: Are They Out There?

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If birders are willing to spend so much money in the pursuit of birds, it seems some would be willing to spend some on protecting them as well…right? Managing forested habitat within their range is potentially the best tool for helping Golden-wings; many existing and potential nest sites no doubt lie on private property.

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Tell Congress To Fully Fund The Land And Water Conservation Fund

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The money is intended to create and protect national parks, areas around rivers and lakes, national forests, and national wildlife refuges from development, and to provide matching grants for state and local parks and recreation projects.

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The Horrors of Shark Finning

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Shark finning is the practice of removing fins from live sharks with sharp tools, and then tossing the shark back into the ocean. While there are laws in place protecting endangered species of shark from shark finning, international waters are rarely regulated when it comes to the practice.

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

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Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. As a consequence, “people should treat all creatures decently, and protect them from cruelty, avoidable suffering, and unnecessary killing.” Highly migratory species” belong to all nations and not just those that wish to exploit them.

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Endangered Species Act: Delisting the Black-capped Vireo?

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Fortunately, the process by which a species is delisted is actually quite transparent: anyone with internet access can review exactly what FWS proposes and precisely the scientific evidence FWS says supports the proposal. And the expansion of prescribed fire as a wildlife management tool has improved and maintained breeding habitat.