— the interior department, said the conservation plans could be enough to avoid a listing. such a designation, could have a broad impact on the west’s economy, including energy development read wall street journal article : u.s. to limit drilling to aid greater sage grouse
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SURVEILLED
— many residents take pride in this piece of their natural heritage, and there has been ample interest in a citizen science program where private citizens are trained to help monitor trail cameras and document the presence of the species. scientists are now determining whether the development of a “payment for ecosystem services” program would further engage citizens and private landowners and promote jaguar conservation in the u.s. borderlands region read article : conserving arizona’s resident jaguars
VOYAGE OF EXPLORATION
— according to al jazeera, the wolf volcano, sitting on the northern tip of isabela island (the largest in the archipelago) erupted last monday at approximately 1:30 am local time for the first time in 33 years, having last been active in the 80s and now endangering the galapagos islands animals read article : volcano erupts after 33 years, are endangered species threatened?
A MUCH MORE SOPHISTICATED WAY
— “this isn’t just doom and gloom. we still have time. extinctions can take a long time. there are processes that could be important in mediating these effects, for example evolution, but we really need to very quickly start to understand these risks in a much more sophisticated way.” read article : one-in-six of worlds species faces extinction
TO LEARN ABOUT BIRDS —USE BIRDS
— some of the most majestic birds of america fly at the height of huge turbine blades on windmills, so anything that can be done to save some lives is important read article : learning how to prevent bird-turbine collisions
LOLA YA BONOBO
— primatologists have discovered that bonobos largely solve conflict through peaceful means, including sex, rather than violence and war, as chimps often do. still, the two great apes, are united in the same threats: habitat destruction and the bushmeat trade” read article : new group hopes to raise global profile of the bonobo http://www.lolayabonobo.org
BEACH BREEDING
— “biologists say the upward trends for species are a result of efforts to protect nesting birds, habitat restoration, and outreach programs increasing awareness of species’ plight among beach-goers and local communities” read article : nesting season
STINGY ADOPTIONS
25-YEAR, $3,000 ADOPTION — “saguaro cacti are host to a great variety of animals. the gilded flicker and gila woodpecker excavate nest cavities inside the saguaro’s pulpy flesh. when a woodpecker abandons a cavity, elf owls, screech owls, purple martins, finches and sparrows may move in” adoption link : http://www.friendscsp.org/adopt-a-saguaro.html
WARBLER NEWS
— “the birds live in young jack pine stands, but because of the lack of natural fire, the pine trees can grow too tall, leaving no low-lying branches for protection. the birds must find new habitat” read article : warbler found in the bahamas
STARVING & STRANDING
— “experts believe this year’s el niño-type conditions, bands of abnormally warm water have swept up the pacific coast since the waning months of 2014, might be responsible for driving sea lion prey deeper into the sea” read article : wash ashore in record numbers
MEAT & BONES
— the golden triangle special economic zone read article in INTERNATIONAL BUISNESS TIMES
INVOLUNTARY INGESTION
— “plastic enter marine creatures’ bodies by ingestion, but also via gills. this way, the plastic take six times longer to leave the body” read article : the impact of debris on marine life more : nature world news happier more : solar water wheel
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