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Growing Need for Better Whale Shark Conservation: Popular Dive Tour Species Has Habitat, Fisheries and Aquarium Issues

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

A Wilderness Pilgrimage: Tales about Animals from a Life in the Field

By: Feature Writer Martha R. Gore

Wandering Albatross Forages Using Sense of Smell: GPS Tracking Indicates Scent Markers Important to Open Ocean Feeding

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Defenders of Wildlife Devoted to Saving Animals: One of the USA's Most Respected Wildlife Charities Helping Wolves

By: Marc Latham

Ghost Nets - Death Traps of the Fishing Industry: Derelict Driftnets Kill Ocean Life and Destroy Marine Ecosystems

By: Feature Writer Jason Parent

European Union Shark Conservation Action Plan: Shark Finning, Sustainable Fisheries and Bycatch Problems Addressed

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Cameras Capture Secret Life of Peregrine Falcons: Montana Research Facility Monitors Endangered Raptors on the Nest

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Native Americans Help Bring Back Swift Fox: Assiniboine and Sioux Bring Fox Back to Fort Peck Reservation

By: Dorothy Patent

Reintroduction of the Smooth Snake in the UK: Heathland Restoration Aids Expansion of Rare Reptile Population

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Pacific Islands Responsible Whale Watching Pact: Twenty-five Countries Endorse Regional Marine Mammal Viewing Code

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Toads in the Garden: Partnership for Pest Control

By: Arlene Marturano

Whales May Suffer From Decompression Sickness: Study Provides Clues to How Navy Sonar Affects Rare Beaked Whales

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Growing Nettles For The Benefit Of Wildlife: Support Local Wildlife By Cultivating Nettles

By: Lynne Garner

Afghanistan Lists Threatened Wildlife Species: Hunting and Harvesting Ban Affects Afghani Animals, Birds and Plants

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Protecting Little Understood Keystone Species and Their Ecosystems

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bivalve Shells Buffer Ocean Acidification: Casco Bay Study Suggests Way to Counteract Clam Population Losses

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Avian Migration Radar Detectors Have Many Uses: Wind Farm Planning & Lower Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Applications

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

West Indian Manatee Conservation: Threats to Their Survival and Efforts to Conserve the Species

By: Sara Wittenberg

Global Warming and its Impact on Bird Migration: Birds in Dire Straits as Climate Changes and the Globe Warms

By: Mohan Alembath

Elephants' Tails Tell Stories of Their Diets: A Tale of Elephant Diet Derived from Their Tails

By: Mohan Alembath

Hunters Helping the Siberian Tiger: How Hunters In Russia are Saving the World's Largest Cat

By: Anthony Capuano

Update on Bee Colony Collapse Disorder: Pesticides, Monoculture, Parasites and Viruses All Have Roles in CCD

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Omnibus Land Management Act of 2009: A Natural Legacy for Future Generations of Americans

By: Samuel Turner

Advances in Wildlife Tracking Methods: Crittercams and Cell Phones Now Used to Track Free Ranging Animals

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Russia's One Year Ban on Harp Seal Pup Hunt: Canada Unlikely to Follow Suit Despite International Pressure

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Threats to Songbirds: Causes for Bird Decline and How to Prevent Bird Decline

By: Sara Wittenberg

What is the US Fish and Wildlife Service? American Agency Charged With Management of Many Wildlife Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Last Known Jaguar in United States is Dead: Sixteen Year Old Big Cat, Macho B, Was Suffering From Kidney Failure

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

First National Park Formed In Papua New Guinea: Declaration of First Conservation Reserve Wins Plaudits Globally

By: Mohan Alembath

The Pros and Cons of Swim with Manatee Tours: Marine Mammal Education and Respect or Wildlife Harassment and Abuse

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Coelacanth or Port - A Tanzanian Dilemma: Proposed Port Mwambani in Tanzania poses Threat to Coelacanth

By: Mohan Alembath

Now a Stimulus Package for Tigers: Packages and Money alone Cannot Ensure the Protection of Tigers

By: Mohan Alembath

Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge: A Tennessee Valley Treasure for Wildlife Watching

By: Sara Wittenberg

Developing Countries and Wildlife Management: Managing Wildlife Reserves in Third World Countries is Tough Task

By: Mohan Alembath

Nilgiri Tahr, the Endangered Mountain Ungulate: Redlisted by IUCN Nilgiri tahr is Highly Endangered

By: Mohan Alembath

The Native Wild Orchids of Andalucia: Wild Orchids are Among the Most Delightful of Spain’s Spring Flowers

By: Tony Allen

Demoiselle Crane Conservation in Annapurna: Using Education to Reverse Nepal’s Migratory Bird Population Decline

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Why the Florida Manatee is at Risk of Extinction: Multiple Threats are Preventing Significant Growth in the Population

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

What 2009 Florida Manatee Survey Results Mean: Despite Record Numbers Seen Species Population Trend is Not Clear

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

A DIY Butterfly Rearing Project for Children: Raising and Releasing Butterflies is a Stimulating Holiday Activity

By: Tony Allen

Owl Conservation Awareness Camp in Nepal: Students in Kathmandu Learn About Threats to Native Raptor Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

A Butterfly Project for Children of All Ages: A Butterfly Raise and Release Kit is the Perfect Holiday Activity

By: Tony Allen

Using FishPhone to Find Eco-friendly Seafood: Green Fish Choices and Health Advisory Information Via Cell Phone

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Carolina Fence™: A Teaching Garden

By: Arlene Marturano

Bat Friendly Gardens Help Threatened Species: A Wide Variety of Plants Provide a Healthy Ecosystem for Wildlife

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

More Evidence of Light Pollution Harm to Animals: Artificial Outdoor Light Negatively Affects Many Wildlife Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bronx River Beaver is the First in 200 Years: Restored Waterway is Now Healthy Habitat for Dam Building Mammal

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Protecting Australia's Flatback Sea Turtle: Local Marine Turtle Species Benefits From Shared Nesting Beaches

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bronx Zoo Goes Green For the Holidays: Exchanging the Traditional Light Show for Daytime Winter Activities

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

How to See More Wildlife: Tips to Enhance the Experience of Watching Wild Animals

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Facts About Wolf Management in Alaska: Subsistence Hunt, Moose Management and Aerial Hunt Issues Explained

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Garden Plants to attract Butterflies: A Selection of Nectar Plants that Feed Butterflies Around the Year

By: Tony Allen

Creating a Butterfly Garden: How to Design a Garden to Attract Butterflies and Help Them Breed

By: Tony Allen

Choosing an Adopt A Wild Animal Christmas Gift: Deciding Between Wildlife Organizations Offering Adoption Packages

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Cape May Bird Observatory Research Programs: Promoting Avian Conservation Through Research and Public Education

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Elephant Management in Namibia: Balancing Rural Development With Protection of African Wildlife

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ivory Sales to China Approved by CITES: Potential Increase in Elephant Poaching and Illegal Trade is Concern

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Arboreal Gibbons Harmed by Deforestation: Asian Small Primates Lose Habitat and Food as Rainforests Disappear

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Book Review: The Snake Charmer: Jamie James’ Compelling Biography of Herpetologist Joe Slowinski

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

When Not to Feed Wildlife, And Why: Common Mistakes Made When Trying to Help Wild Animals

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Adopting a Baby Elephant or Rhino: David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Offers a Way to Help Animals in Need

By: David Boston

Peregrine Falcons and Chemicals: Harm From DDT in Rural Populations and PBDEs in Urban Birds of Prey

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wildlife Trade And Biodiversity: Legal Trade May Endanger Species Which Now Have Healthy Populations

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Whale and Dolphin Mass Strandings: Spring 2008 Sees Unusual Number of Cetacean Deaths Worldwide

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Disappearing Horseshoe Crab: Conservation Efforts Are Under Way to Prevent Overharvesting

By: Denise Calaman

Checkerspot Butterfly Endangered? Rare Butterfly Relies on Just Two Thousand Acres of Threatened Habit

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ducks Unlimited Wetland Projects: Conservation Reserve Program Important to Waterfowl Population

By: Aurae Beidler

Climate Change Effect on Waterfowl: Ducks Unlimited Recognizes Impact on Population and Migration

By: Aurae Beidler

Bats: World's Only Flying Mammals: Most Species Control Insect Pests While Others Pollinate Plants

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wild Wolf Killed in Massachusetts: First Gray Wolf in New England in 15 Years Confirmed by Biologists

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bat DieOff And Bee Colony Collapse: White Nose Syndrome in Bats Compared to Honey Bee Disease Outbreak

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Two New Porcupines in the Amazon: Dwarf Rainforest Species May Be First of Many Porcupines Identified

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Amazon Rainforest Peccary Debate: Further Study Needed Before New Giant Species Formally Acknowledged

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Brazilian Amazon's 10 New Species: New Mammals Highlight Importance of Protecting Amazon Rainforest

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Tax Form Raises Funds for Otters: Environmental Groups Use Tax Season to Help Threatened Wildlife

By: Matthew Clarke

The Five Bears of Europe and Asia: One Endangered, Three Vulnerable to Extinction, Only One Stable

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

New World’s Four Species of Bear: All Suffer Habitat Loss. Two are Considered Vulnerable to Extinction

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bear Poaching in North America: Increase in Illegal Hunting Linked to TCM Trade in Bear Bile

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Mercury Levels High In Wildlife: Not Only Fish Contaminated. Birds, Reptiles and Mammals Affected Too

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Invasive Trout Introduce Problems: Movement of Fish for Sport Affects Frogs and Native Trout Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Chlamydia Vaccine to Help Koalas: Preventing Bacterial Infection to Slow Koala Population Decline

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

A Wildlife Conservation Christmas: Fun Ways to Include Wild Animals in Your Holiday Celebration

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Convention on Migratory Species: Wildlife Treaty for Cooperative Protection Among Range States

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Marine Mammal Protection Act 1972: Division of Responsibility & Conflict of Interest Cause Problems

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Hedgehogs Make Priority List in UK: Once Common Species is Now Part of Updated Biodiversity Action Plan

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

South America River Dolphin Survey: Yearlong Study of Amazon River Pink Dolphins and Tucuxi Ends

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Saving White Tailed Prairie Dogs: Review of Recent FWS Decisions May Protect Another Species as Well

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

An Ark Program to Save Amphibians: Zoos and Aquariums Join to Protect Endangered Frogs and Salamanders

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Disease Threatens Tasmanian Devil: Multilevel Project Gets Some Support from WB, MaxValu and Qantas

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Shark Declines Affect Shellfish: Coastal Ecosystem Collapse Possible as Shark Numbers Decline

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Butterflies and Vehicles Don't Mix: Nevada and Taiwan Take Steps to Keep Them Apart

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Botswana Human - Elephant Conflict: Growing Elephant Population Damages Crops and Frustrates Locals

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Pox Virus Threatens Red Squirrel: Introduced Grey Squirrel Carries Disease That Kills Native Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

When Leopards and Humans Meet: India Holds Conference on Managing Human-Leopard Conflict

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Invasive Alien Signal Crayfish in UK Rivers: Native White-clawed Species Threatened by Disease and Habitat Loss

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

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