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More Arctic Species in Trouble
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
are wreaking havoc on Arctic species. Tags: climate canada global warming endangered species arctic Global warming and climate change (aren't they one and the same thing?)
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Another Bird Species Goes Extinct
Critter News
MAY 28, 2010
The report has bad news for bird species all around, identifying 12.5 Tags: birds extinction endangered species This time, it's the Alaotra grebe from Madagascar, according to the 2010 IUCN Red List update for birds, by BirdLife International. percent as being endangered.
Sandpiper Species Heading Towards Extinction
Critter News
AUGUST 22, 2010
Tags: birds hunting endangered species
Newly Found Species Already Endangered
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009
Tags: vietnam laos endangered species
Unique Sea Horse Species Threatened
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 7, 2010
A species of seahorse unique to the waters of the Gulf Coast could face extinction because of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, warns marine conservation organization Project Seahorse. Without careful intervention, the dwarf seahorse (Hippocampus zosterae) could virtually disappear within a few years, while many other fish populations, including several other species of seahorse, face a similarly bleak future as cleanup continues. “We’re
Tom Regan on Endangered Species
Animal Ethics
AUGUST 15, 2012
The rights view is not opposed to efforts to save endangered species. It only insists that we be clear about the reasons for doing so.
US a Hub for Eatin' Them Endangered Species
Critter News
FEBRUARY 18, 2010
Tags: wildlife trafficking us endangered species
Attempt to Recover Sumatran Rhino Species
Critter News
DECEMBER 29, 2008
A breeding program in Malaysia will attempt to breed a rescued Borneo Sumatran rhino in order to save the endangered species. Tam, whose species is known for its solitary nature, has been resettled in a wildlife reserve in Malaysia's Sabah state, the last preserve of the Borneo Sumatran rhino _ a subspecies of the bristly, snub-nosed Sumatran rhino.
1 in 4 Species Face Extinction Threat
Critter News
OCTOBER 6, 2008
We estimate that one in four species is threatened with extinction and that the population of one in two is declining," the researchers said in a report to be published Friday in the journal Science. This sucks. Our results paint a bleak picture of the global status of mammals worldwide," the team led by Jan Schipper of the International Union for the Conservation of Nature in Gland, Switzerland, concluded. "We
Between the Species
Animal Ethics
MARCH 20, 2008
Here is an online journal that should be of interest to readers of this blog. I will add a link to the blogroll
Water Worries—How We're Drugging Other Species
Animal Ethics
MARCH 11, 2008
Here is an AP story highlighting the impact these pharmaceutical substances are having on aquatic and avian species. For example, exposure to these substances is negatively impacting the reproductive abilities of some fish species, threatening their extinction. Now, we're learning that other fish species have residues of the above array of pharmaceutical substances in their tissues. People used to worry that water fluoridation programs were part of a Communist plot.
Tiger Dies from Poaching Injuries in Malaysia
Critter News
OCTOBER 30, 2009
Tags: poaching tigers malaysia endangered species
10 Fun Facts About Parrots
4 The Love Of Animals
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
There are nearly 400 species of parrot There are 393 species of parrots (though more are being found all the time). 10 Fun Facts About Parrots by James Alston writing for ExoticDirect pet insurance.
Sad Story about Exotic Animals in Ohio
Critter News
OCTOBER 20, 2011
These animals include endangered species. exotic animals ohio endangered speciesThe owner released them and killed himself. Now, 48 of the 56 animals have been put down. Tragic. What was he thinking?
Asian Demand for Ivory Pushing Elephants to Extinction
Critter News
MAY 18, 2010
Tags: ivory wildlife trafficking extinction poaching elephants endangered species
Polar Bears Keep "Threatened" Status
Critter News
JULY 5, 2011
A federal judge on Thursday upheld a 2008 decision to protect polar bears throughout their range as a “threatened” species under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. The polar bear was the first species added to the Endangered Species List due solely to the threat from global warming. polar bear us endangered speciesThis is good news. For the full story, here's the link to the Environmental News Network.
Nepal is "Poachers Paradise"
Critter News
NOVEMBER 9, 2009
Tags: wildlife crime Nepal poaching rhino endangered species
Gulf Coast Wildlife Threatened by Oil Spill
Critter News
MAY 4, 2010
Tags: louisiana 2010 oil spill Gulf of Mexico endangered species
Horror in Africa
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2012
ivory africa military poaching elephants endangered speciesAfrican elephants being poached in unprecedented numbers. They are disappearing from the continent as the poachers become increasingly militarized. Full story here at the New York Times.
No Marine Animal Protection from CITES
Critter News
MARCH 25, 2010
The opening line in this USA Today article says it all, "Every proposal to protect marine species at the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting in Doha, Qatar was voted down." Tags: CITES marine animals Japan china endangered species It's unfortunate, but true, thanks primarily to Japan and China.
Chimpanzee Meat Sold In British Black Market
Critter News
FEBRUARY 27, 2011
chimpanzees UK bush meat primates endangered speciesDisgusting. Sometimes it's hard to read these stories. It makes one feel so helpless.
"Thin Green Line" Surveys Wildlife Crime in UK
Critter News
OCTOBER 19, 2009
Tags: wildlife crime UK books endangered species
All Sea Turtles Finally Protected in the Bahamas
Critter News
AUGUST 30, 2009
Five of the world’s seven sea turtle species inhabit the Bahamas, and previously it was legal to kill any sea turtle species found there except one, the hawksbill. Tags: turtles Bahamas endangered species About time. Now, they are all protected.
Mexican Male Caught Smuggling Titi Monkeys
Critter News
JULY 22, 2010
Tags: wildlife smuggling mexico primates endangered species
Bush Proposes Penguin Protection, Hell Freezes Over
Critter News
DECEMBER 20, 2008
The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list six species of penguin as threatened species and one _ the African penguin _ as an endangered species. But it has denied protection under the 1973 Endangered Species Act for three others _ including the emperor and northern rockhopper penguins, the stars of such popular movies as "March of the Penguins" and "Happy Feet.".Environmentalists Tags: bush penguins endangered species Not perfect, but still, wow.
Asian Countries Score Another Victory Over Marine Animals
Critter News
MARCH 23, 2010
Delegates to the CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species) conference in Qatar voted down three of four proposals to protect sharks. China, by far the world’s largest consumer of the cartilaginous fish, for sharkfin soup, and Japan, which has battled to keep the convention from being extended to any marine species, led the opposition. Tags: CITES united nations marine animals Japan china endangered species
Saving Marine Animals that Are NOT Cute
Critter News
MARCH 13, 2010
We hear about the problem with charismatic land species. It's those species that either have a powerful personality or a cute face that endear people to them and garner news attention. It's easier to motivate people to save them as opposed to other species that are vital, but either boring or ugly. Tags: marine life marine animals endangered species
Sydney Morning Herald Spotlights Mountain Gorillas
Critter News
JANUARY 6, 2009
Tags: virunga congo gorillas endangered species
Cute Pictures from Mountain Gorilla Births in February
Critter News
APRIL 28, 2011
virunga happy news primates mountain gorillas endangered speciesTwins born in February, a rare event! Here's the link to some cute pictures! Eerie how similar to humans they appear.
Humboldt Penguins in Chile Face Extinction
Critter News
JULY 19, 2012
rats chile extinction penguins endangered speciesFrom the Huffington Post. Invading rats with bodies up to 8 inches (20 centimeters) long have begun eating eggs and chicks, and some experts fear that unless the rats are eradicated, they could tip the Humboldt penguin toward extinction.
Interpol Makes Arrests in Tiger Smuggling
Critter News
OCTOBER 9, 2010
A coordinated international law enforcement operation has led to the arrest of 25 individuals suspected of taking part in the illicit trade of tigers, one of the world's most endangered species. International collaboration in wildlife crime enforcement is critical to protecting species like tigers that are on the brink of extinction," said Fred O'Regan, President and Chief Executive Officer of IFAW, the International Fund for Animal Welfare. From the PR Newswire.
Efforts to Rescue Lolita the Orca from Miami
Critter News
DECEMBER 2, 2011
They sued the National Marine Fisheries Service for excluding captive killer whales from listing under the Endangered Species Act. The activists claim Lolita is being "kept in an inadequate tank, without companions of her own species or adequate protection from the sun.". captivity whales entertainment Orcas aquariums PETA endangered speciesRead the rest of the article in the Courthouse News Service.
Malaysia is One of the Centers of Wildlife Trafficking
Critter News
AUGUST 13, 2009
Tags: wildlife crime wildlife trafficking malaysia endangered species
South African Caught Smuggling Live Crocodiles
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2009
He was caught at an airport with about 70 live animals, including at least three different endangered species and eight inch-long Caiman crocodiles. Tags: wildlife smuggling wildlife crime reptiles crocodile south africa endangered species The article says most are okay , but in varying stages of health. I don't know how these poor animals survive stuffed in luggage. Very cruel.
DNA Bar Codes Could Help Identify Illegal Bush Meat
Critter News
SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
One of the major challenges in combating the bushmeat trade is identifying the source species for the meat and products. How is anyone to know if it came from a species that is protected under national or international law? According to a paper published in the September 1 online edition of the journal Conservation Genetics, DNA bar codes can be used to quickly and clearly distinguish the source species of meat or leather goods for many rare and threatened species.
Britain and France to Support Ban on Bluefish Tuna Sales
Critter News
JULY 20, 2009
We've been overfishing the bluefish tuna to near-extinction along with many other species. Tags: oceans bluefish tuna marine life seafood endangered species This is a good thing. I used to work for a seafood company and my current work still brings me in contact with the industry. Greedy, anti-government, and anti-regulation monstrosities.
PETA Exposes Horrible Practice of Reptile Skinning
Critter News
APRIL 12, 2010
Tags: reptiles indonesia lizards crocodile endangered species
Lawsuit Filed to Protect US Wolverines
Critter News
OCTOBER 1, 2008
The Department of the Interior ignored scientific conclusions regarding an endangered species. government Tuesday to protect wolverines under the Endangered Species Act, saying the Interior Department disregarded scientific conclusions that the species is in jeopardy. Fish and Wildlife Service denied the species protection in March and said that even if wolverines disappeared from the lower 48 states, the species would survive because there are larger populations in Canada.
Leopards Threatened by Extinction Too
Critter News
FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Tags: India leopard endangered species
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