4 The Love Of Animals

APRIL 16, 2012

Today, only 1/10 remain, primarily due to habitat loss and illegal hunting. Current trends indicate that African ape populations will decline by an additional 80% in the next 30 to 40 years. See CHIMPANZEE, Save Chimpanzees!

Apes 100

Apes illegal Africa Hunting 100

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 4, 2015

My work as a wildlife rehabilitator over the past forty-five years has allowed me a unique perspective on a disturbing trend. Lead remains in both fishing and hunting products, with strong lobbies that insist lead poisoning is not real, even as our facilities fill regularly with birds afflicted with it.

Wildlife Rehabilitation 189

Wildlife Rehabilitation Bald Eagle Rescue Wildlife 189

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 22, 2015

The Osprey tries another hunt, finally a successful one, while Telia goes deeper into the water and lies down. Now with the evidence that the reversal of negative population trend is possible, the next big task ahead is to sustain it and make the 2022 target of 7,000 a reality, hopefully even with a year or two to spare.

Tigers 245

Tigers India Killing 2012 245

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 7, 2020

The latest edition of Bull’s Birds of New York State , the classic book on NYS bird status and distribution, came out in 1998, so the numbers and trends given here represent a 16 to 18 year jump in currency. It’s a very mixed chapter. Despite these limitations and exceptions, the status and distribution accounts are very useful.

New York City 150

New York City New York Birds Breeding 150

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 3, 2015

Each account gives population estimate, population trend, estimated area, endemism level, reasons why the species is threatened, and conservation measures adopted and proposed. In addition to habitat loss, extreme weather, invasive species, hunting, and the illegal capture of birds for pet markets are major contributing factors.

Cuba 231

Cuba Birds United States 2000 231

10,000 Birds

DECEMBER 22, 2016

This species’ population is suspected to have decreased rapidly, owing to levels of hunting on the staging and wintering grounds, and habitat deterioration (largely as a result of land cultivation). In the Western Palearctic at least 20-30% of the population are shot each year, often accidentally during hunting of other species.”

Serbia 201

Serbia Greece Montenegro Bulgaria 201

10,000 Birds

MAY 3, 2011

The combined effects of hunting, habitat loss and predation by introduced animals like rats and mongoose have extirpated the species from some islands and reduced numbers significantly on others. Let’s briefly look at some of the conservation efforts that have helped in reversing the downward trend.

Antigua and Barbuda 222

Antigua and Barbuda Puerto Rico Dominican Republic Jamaica 222