“A final decision on whether to protect sage grouse is due next year and could result in wide-ranging restrictions on oil and gas development, agriculture and other economic activity.” http://www.cbsnews.com/news/gop-to-propose-changing-endangered-species-act/
art ecology science & animals
The Link Between Wildlife Trafficking and Terrorism
Hundreds of Dead Animals
“The group believes they were traveling from Madagascar and destined for the United States’ exotic pet market.” Hundreds of Dead Animals Found at South Africa Airport
Saving Asia’s Vultures
“The demise of three species of vulture in South Asia has been directly link to the presence of diclofenac in the environment. These are the oriental white-backed vulture (Gyps bengalensis), long-billed vulture (Gyps indicus) and the slender-billed vulture (Gyps tenuirostris).” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-25963100
MIGRATION ROUTE #4
The Last Great Indian Bustards
(…) “the first time in the world such an experiment has been carried out on a GIB to know about its ecology and habitat.” — (…) “the operation was kept a secret to avoid disturbance to the bird, which is very shy.” http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/Endangered-great-Indian-bustard-fitted-with-transmitter-in-Warora/articleshow/27962987.cms
ENDANGERED WEST AFRICAN LION
“With fewer than 250 mature lions of breeding age,there are concerns the entire population could disappear.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-25722058
A Wild Success by Terry Tempest Williams in Orion Magazine
A JOURNALIST FROM WASHINGTON, D.C., RECENTLY ASKED ME, “WHO IS THE MOST POWERFUL INDIVIDUAL IN THE AMERICAN WEST RIGHT NOW?” “SAGE GROUSE,” I ANSWERED. “I’M SERIOUS,” HE SAID. “SO AM I,” I REPLIED. http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/newsfrom187/entry/7946/ Homepage
THE AUCTION
“The Dallas Safari Club had been expecting the permit to bring $250,000 to $1 million at an auction held during its annual convention.” http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/12/us-usa-rhino-auction-idUSBREA0B02720140112
MIGRATION ROUTE #3
Langevik, Sweden
SE, excerpts: Atlantic Halibut Black-tailed Godwit Dartford Warbler Eurasian Curlew Eurasian Peregrine Falcon European Eel European Rabbit Freshwater Pearl Mussel Hermit Beetle Ivory Gull Little Bustard Marsh Earwort Saker Falcon Small Lappet Moth Steller’s Eider Wolverine
THE SELF-DETERMINATION ACT
(…) “the Self-Determination Act would automatically remove protected plants and animals from the Endangered Species List after five years.” http://www.nj.com/times-opinion/index.ssf/2014/01/opinion_endangered_species_act.html
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