10,000 Birds

MARCH 15, 2016

The System also helps implement the Endangered Species Act and other federal conservation laws. At best, most Americans are only vaguely aware of the Refuge System—some of the reporting about Malheur NWR called it a “ federal bird sanctuary.”. It’s not just for the birds.

Wildlife 189

Wildlife Grizzly Bear Puerto Rico United States 189

10,000 Birds

APRIL 6, 2016

The reason Alan had come was to film another endemic, a critically endangered species, the Orange-fronted Parakeet. From there we travelled around the island a bit and then another fellow birder Alan and I were dropped on the beach on Blumine.

Charlotte 114

Charlotte New Zealand Seals Fur 114

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

Endangered Species List, giving it free reign to wander and populate North America in ever increasing numbers, including a nest on the ledge of the U.S. And grow they did. Between 1974 and 2005, more than 7000 young Peregrines were hacked in the United States and Canada. By 1999, the Peregrine Falcon was removed from the U.S.

Falcons 180

Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 180

10,000 Birds

JUNE 6, 2019

An individual was located in Tansa Wildlife Sanctuary in the Thane district in 2014.” In Maharashtra, a pair was observed (out of 7 pairs in 2004) in Toranmal Reserve Forest, and in Madhya Pradesh, six individuals were observed in Khaknar. Later stages of the same tour: Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve: the Gaur Morning.

India 176

India Owls Tigers Cows 176

Critter News

AUGUST 9, 2010

BFUSA’s Primate Sanctuary in Texas is home to more than 500 primates rescued from laboratories, roadside zoos, and private possession. BFUSA’s mission is to end suffering of wild animals in captivity, conserve threatened and endangered species, and encourage compassionate conservation globally.

Fur 100

Fur Animal Welfare Ethics Primates 100

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

Aleutian Cackling Geese are another bird very familiar with the Pacific; they are the only species of goose that nest on Alaska’s remote Aleutian Islands. However, these islands that were predator-free sanctuaries eventually turned into ecological sinks. … Birds endangered species Extinction Week I Am Birder'

Albatross 205

Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 205

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 22, 2012

The provision of more predator free islands has made conserving endangered species much easier, although there still are risks, illustrated perhaps best by a recent near miss where a possum almost reached predator-free Kapiti Island.

New Zealand 173

New Zealand Rats Mammals Possums 173

10,000 Birds

MARCH 20, 2011

What could motivate gunmen (I cannot call them hunters) in two states to deliberately kill North America’s tallest and most critically endangered bird? It may be as sick as deliberately targeting an endangered species for death. Speculation is useless in acts of vandalism. It may be as simple as trying to hit the big white one.

2011 242

2011 Hunting Kentucky Hunters 242

10,000 Birds

OCTOBER 26, 2011

But out of this annoyance came opportunity, as Sirocco is very fond of humans (and disinterested in his own kind), and has since been used as an avian ambassador on behalf of the species and conservation in general. He appears on BBC shows doing unmentionable things to presenters. Sirocco than Kakapo being handfed.

New Zealand 182

New Zealand Parrots Sanctuary Family 182

10,000 Birds

APRIL 15, 2015

Despite birding in shattered forests with the constant background whine of chainsaws, the birding is phenomenal, with an incredible diversity and volume of rare and endangered species. Whether permits being issued are for selective harvesting or not, what is undeniable is that these reserves are being clear-felled.

Ghana 192

Ghana Hunters Guinea Gambia 192

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 3, 2010

Four lions, rescued by Animal Defenders International (ADI) from a Bolivian circus when the country banned the use of animals in circuses have a new home, and a life of luxury at the ARK 2000 sanctuary in Calaveras County. Because we have ARK2000, our 2,300-acre sanctuary in San Andreas, California, we were happy to be able to help. &#.

ADI 100

ADI Animal Defenders International Bolivia Lions 100

Critter News

JUNE 26, 2009

In 1980, Lake Edward had a hippopotamus sanctuary with 27,000 animals. Tags: virunga africa congo gorillas endangered species. Bantu Lukamba, from local environmental NGO Innovation, said: "At least 31 animals, including 11 migratory birds and three hippos were killed over 21 days." They died between May 25 and June 16, he said.

Congo 100

Congo Gorillas Endangered Species Animal 100

Critter News

MARCH 29, 2009

Together with colleagues, Hicks was able to take in five orphaned chimpanzees who will soon be sent to a sanctuary in eastern Congo. Tags: chimpanzees poaching congo endangered species. Since Hicks left in November 2008, his colleagues Laura Darby and Adam Singh have observed another seven chimpanzee orphans and 3 carcasses.

Congo 100

Congo Apes Endangered Species 2008 100