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Afghanistan Lists Threatened Wildlife Species
Thirty-two species, including the snow leopard, come under the protection of the Afghanistan National Wildlife Protection Agency (Nepa) and more are under consideration. more...
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
For nearly forty years the Xerces Society has been working to prevent the extinction of various animals without backbones whose value is now beginning to be understood. more...
Bivalve Shells Buffer Ocean Acidification
In this study, the detrimental effect of ocean acidification on juvenile clams was proven. Further research showed the value of returning crushed shells to shellfish beds more...
Avian Migration Radar Detectors Have Many Uses
In addition to studying bird migration and habitat use, radar detectors help reduce incidents of bird aircraft strikes and determine where to safely place wind turbines. more...
Update on Bee Colony Collapse Disorder
Despite intensive research, no one cause for catastrophic loss of bees worldwide has been found. Many combinations of factors appear to result in colony collapse disorder more...
Advances in Wildlife Tracking Methods
Understanding habitat needs of wild animals is key to their survival. To monitor wildlife migrating long distances or living in remote areas requires advanced technology. more...
Russia's One Year Ban on Harp Seal Pup Hunt
The European Union has approved a partial ban on seal products and Russia is taking the first step toward ending its seal hunt. The Canadian seal hunt will continue. more...
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Growing Nettles For The Benefit Of Wildlife
By: Lynne Garner
Nettles and ivy are a great way to help support a range of birds, mammals and insects so give it a go and discover how easy they are to grow. more...
West Indian Manatee Conservation
By: Sara Wittenberg
All four living members of the Order Sirenia, which includes West Indian manatees (Trichechus manatus), are classified as "endangered" or "vulnerable". more...
Global Warming and its Impact on Bird Migration
By: Mohan Alembath
A new study in UK has come up with details of alarming implications of global warming on bird migration.It calls for immediate ameliorative measures. more...
Elephants' Tails Tell Stories of Their Diets
By: Mohan Alembath
Details of elephants diet can be gauged from their tail by using an innovative technique developed by Professor Thure Cerling and associates from University of Utah. more...
Hunters Helping the Siberian Tiger
By: Anthony Capuano
In the taiga forests of the Russian Far East lies the last stronghold of the Siberian tiger. Historically, they roamed Manchuria, Mongolia, eastern Russia and Korea. more...
Omnibus Land Management Act of 2009
By: Samuel Turner
On March 30, 2009, President Barack Obama signed bipartisan legislation to protect more than two million acres of wilderness in the United States. more...
By: Sara Wittenberg
North American songbirds face many threats, such as habitat loss, pesticides, collisions with windows, and house cats. Minimizing hazards can help imperiled species. more...
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