Wildlife Conservation

Island's Peculiar Plan to Kill Out-Of-Control Species

The Huffington Post | David Freeman | Posted 05.13.2012

Read More: Acetaminophen, Snake, Biology, Boiga Irregularis, Brown Snake, Invasive Species, Slidewide, Wildlife Conservation, Zoology, Animals, Video, Ecology, Guam Snakes, Brown Tree Snake, Poison Mice, Guam, Science News

Brown tree snakes in Guam have wildlife officials there seeing red. That's why the officials are air-dropping poisoned mice as a lethal treat for the ...

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PHOTOS: Our Fight To Save Apes

David McDannald | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Book News, Animal Book, Wildlife Rights, Animal Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Rights, Conservation, Animal Protection, Save Animals, Slideexpand, Books News
David McDannald

When a Sudanese refugee, a grown man, was humiliated and abused at a military roadblock in northern Kenya, my journey to activism began; a soldier des...

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Baboon Woman: The Story of a Gentle Powerhouse

Maggie Sergio | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: South Africa, Monkeys, Baboon, Africa, Baboons, Darwin Primate Group, Video, Nikela, Wildlife Conservation, Karin Saks, Impact News
Maggie Sergio

2012-05-03-Screenshot20120503at3.47.54PM.jpgKarin has dedicated her life to the conservation of primates and has successfully rehabilitated and released 35 monkeys, and is currently caring for 6 orphaned baby baboons.

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Africa's Rhinos face Poaching Crisis

Peter Knights | Posted 04.13.2012

Read More: Rhino Poaching Africa, Rhino Poaching, Rhino, Kenya Wildlife Service, Wildaid, Wildlife Conservation, African Wildlife Foundation, Green News
Peter Knights

Experts in rhino conservation met last week in Nairobi in response to a rhino poaching epidemic gripping South Africa and Zimbabwe, which reached a record high in 2011.

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WATCH: Saving Wildlife On A Headhunter's Pacific Island

James Morgan | Posted 05.19.2012

Read More: Dolphins, South Pacific, Adventure Travel, Tetepare, Dugong, Turtles, Wildlife Conservation, Pacific Ocean, Travel News
James Morgan

A little up the beach some hunters are roasting wild boar. The coastline spills out into waves and I can't decide if it looks more like Avatar or Jurassic Park.

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It's Quite Simple: Unfollow Trump Jr. on Twitter & 'Fire' Sons From the Show

Randall | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Fired, World Wildlife Fund, Elephants, Zimbabwe, Earth Day, Nurture, Ivanka Trump, Celebrity Apprentice, African Elephants, Wildlife Conservation, Sicko, Leopards, Randall's Animals, Eric Trump, Animal News, Crocodiles, Leopard, Donald Trump Jr., Hunting, Ny News, Honey Badger Don't Care, Donald Trump, Africa, Nature, Habitat for Humanity, Honey Badger, Randall, Endangered Species, Animal Planet, Disgusting Foods, Wildlife, Nsfw, Video, Comedy News
Randall

Donald Trump has to deal with his beyond privileged sons, Eric and Donald Jr. Sponsors are starting to pull themselves from Celebrity Apprentice, and why not? As long as these two "sporty" hunters, continue to co-host the program with "daddy," there's no reason to support the show as long as Don Jr. refuses to apologize and drop his "holier than thou," 1983 elitist attitude.

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PHOTOS: These 7 Adorable Animals Are In Danger

Julie Scardina | Posted 05.09.2012

Read More: Book News, Animal Book, Endangered Animals, Animals Danger, Endangered Animal Photos, Wildlife Conservation, Conservationists, Cute Animals, Slidepollajax, Animal Photos, Adorable Animals, Books News
Julie Scardina

These people and the animals they work to save are intriguing, inspiring and worthy of accolades and attention as much as any sports star or Hollywood celebrity. That's why we decided to write a book about them--to introduce the world to these amazing people and creatures. 

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To See the Animals: Our Safari to Tanzania, Part 2

Ken White | Posted 05.02.2012

Read More: African Safari, Wildlife Conservation, Leopard Tortoise, Wildlife, Safaris, Tanzania Safari, Tanzania, Safari, San Francisco News
Ken White

I've cared for dozens of these animals over the years, neglected and discarded exotic pets I've helped to rescue and recover. This is really part of the hope and the magic of this journey: to see animals where they truly belong.

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Micro Chameleons Are Cute -- and Threatened: Want to Help Them?

Mary Ellen Harte | Posted 05.01.2012

Read More: Population, Population Growth, Family Planning, Contraceptives, Developing Countries, Wildlife Conservation Society, Wildlife Conservation, Overpopulation, Madagascar, Conservation, Cute Animals, Chameleons, Deforestation, Wildlife, Science News
Mary Ellen Harte

I get frustrated watching nature shows or reading about fascinating habitats that I know are becoming increasingly threatened, with no mention about how threatened they are, and much less (and more importantly) how we can help personally.

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Elephants Behaving Badly, And Animal Detectives Now Know Why

| Daniel Strain | Posted 02.24.2012

Read More: Trample, Farming, Elephant, Crop Destruction, Video, Kenya, Rampage, Crops, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Conservation, Elephant Behavior, Science News

Elephants may give birth to live young, but they can still be bad eggs. A new study shows how seemingly good elephants turn rotten, at least from a hu...

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WATCH: Protecting Oceans And Marine Life Takes Different Shapes In 2012

Posted 02.06.2012

Read More: Video, Plastic Pollution, Ocean Protection, Nature, Environment, Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Oceans, Ocean Conservation, One World One Ocean Campaign, Green News

With threats like overfishing, plastic pollution and changing temperatures looming over the world's oceans, conservation groups are working hard to pr...

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Canary in a Coal Mine? A Day to Save the Birds....

Will Travers | Posted 03.04.2012

Read More: National Bird Day, Will Travers, Wildlife Conservation, Born Free USA, Born Free Foundation, Birds, Animal Protection, Wildlife, Green News
Will Travers

Let us take one day out of the year -- January 5 -- to consider the birds in our backyards and their cousins flying free from Anguilla (whose national bird, by the way, is the Turtle Dove) to Zimbabwe (whose national bird is the African Fish Eagle).

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The Extinction List: Who's Up Next in 2012?

Ian Somerhalder | Posted 02.13.2012

Read More: Wildlife Conservation Society, Congress, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Protection, Multinational Species Conservation Funds, H.R. 50, Green News
Ian Somerhalder

As most of us already know, 2011 marked the devastating announcement that the Western Black Rhino -- one of Africa's most treasured species -- is now extinct. This new member of Club Extinction begs the question, "who will join the extinction list in 2012?"

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There Is a Rhino in My Bed!

Denielle Sachs | Posted 01.31.2012

Read More: Wildlife Conservation, Kenya, Wildlife, Northern Rangelands Trust, Impact News
Denielle Sachs

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Changing the Conversation: From Nature's Wonder to Nature's Value

Mark Tercek | Posted 12.25.2011

Read More: Green Economy, The Green Economy, Green Business, Green Technology, Green Solutions, Green Business Ideas, Energy Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Green News
Mark Tercek

As South by Southwest has proven in the areas of technology and music, the best new thinking and creative ideas often emerge when we cross boundaries to seek out new relationships and ideas.

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Where's the Justice? Ohio Animal Frenzy Leads to Hapless Killing.

Millie Kerr | Posted 12.20.2011

Read More: Tigers, Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Tony the Tiger, Born Free USA, Ohio, Wildlife, Impact News
Millie Kerr

Only 21 of the United States fully ban the private ownership of big cats, a peculiar fact when you consider that even domestic pet owners who knowingly possess dangerous animals subject themselves to legal liability.

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The Value of Conserving Wildlife

Jamie Rappaport Clark | Posted 12.03.2011

Read More: Environment, Esa, Congress, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Anti-Environmentalism, Conservation, Endangered Species, Environmental Legislation, Endangered Species Act, Politics News
Jamie Rappaport Clark

Before the August recess, no fewer than 13 different proposals had been introduced to limit the federal government's ability to protect endangered species. Since Congress returned, another four have been added to the list.

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A Wake Up Call From Maldivian Turtles and Mantas

Joseph Satto | Posted 11.30.2011

Read More: Conservation, Maldives, Wildlife Conservation, Sea Turtles, Manta Ray, Islands & Beaches, Maldives Travel, Destinations, International Destinations, Travel News
Joseph Satto

I stare down at fifteen two-day old hatchlings, safely paddling about in a pool at the research facility.

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Eco Etiquette: How To Avoid Dangerous Wildlife Encounters

Jennifer Grayson | Posted 10.09.2011

Read More: Yellowstone Bear Attack, Grizzly Bears, Green News, Wildlife Conservation, Born Free, Grizzly Attack, Yellowstone, Eco Etiquette, Green Living, Hiking Safety, Green Tips, Wildlife, Green News
Jennifer Grayson

Send all your eco-inquiries to Jennifer Grayson at eco.etiquette@gmail.com. Questions may be edited for length and clarity. I want to get out more in...

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Earth, We Have a Problem -- Failure Is Not an Option

Dr. Dave Randle | Posted 06.06.2011

Read More: Conservation, Ocean Acidification, Water Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Climate Change, Climate Crisis, Global Warming, Green News
Dr. Dave Randle

Our state of planet Earth continues to become more perilous as we are fast approaching and in some cases have already surpassed the planetary boundaries for sustainability. A full change in our mission is called for.

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Let the Buffalo Roam! America's Last Wild Herds Under Attack by US Government and Cattle Industry

Deborah Bassett | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Native American Rights, Wild Bison, Montana, Grassroots Activism, Livestock, Wildlife Conservation, Cattle Industry, Brucellosis, Buffalo Field Campaign, Wild Buffalo, Bison, Green News
Deborah Bassett

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Wild Tigers Could Be Extinct In 12 Years If Unprotected

AP | IRINA TITOVA | Posted 05.25.2011

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ST. PETERSBURG, Russia — Wild tigers could become extinct in 12 years if countries where they still roam fail to take quick action to protect th...

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Bringing Americans Together to Vote for Land and Water

Ernest Cook | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Environment, Environmentalism, Conservation, Wildlife Conservation, Water Conservation, Land Conservation, Green News
Ernest Cook

On November 2, voters in dozens of municipalities, counties and special districts will have the opportunity to say "yes" to ballot measures that fund parks and conservation.

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Wildlife Roundup: The Good News

Andrew Wetzler | Posted 05.25.2011

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Andrew Wetzler

Ahh, July. Fireworks, corn on the cob, backyard cookouts--and some good news about wildlife conservation.

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Earth Has a Heart -- It's Blue

Sylvia Earle | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Endangered Species, Ocean Dead Zones, National Geographic, Wildlife Conservation, Edward O. Wilson, Coral Reefs, TED Conference, Galapagos Islands, Our Oceans, Green News
Sylvia Earle

"Green" issues at last are attracting serious attention, but few people are aware of the role the ocean has in maintaining a planet that works in our favor. No ocean, no life. No blue, no green.

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