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art ecology science & animals
Tagged Endangered Species
GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE ON LEK
southeastern utah
THE LIVING DEAD, ZOMBIE SPECIES
“”I’m afraid to tell everybody we’re in a terminal situation. We’re confronting a whole raft of species about to go over the extinction cliff,” Professor David Bowman, an expert in environmental change biology at the University of Tasmania, said.” http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-19/australian-species-facing-extinction-living-dead-triage/5331908
#2 THE BIOMES
National Ecology Center botanic greenhouses by Grimshaw and Samoo
#1 THE BIOMES
National Ecology Center botanic greenhouses by Grimshaw and Samoo
HUNTING FOR INDIA’S DEADLIEST MAN-EATING TIGER
“The human-animal conflict” is only likely to intensify, he says, with humans constantly encroaching on tiger habitat. “If you take away someone’s home, what do they do? They walk the streets. They become a hobo.” http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-26334587
A ‘GREAT MORAL CAUSE’
“”The human race and everything in the world will be poorer for ever” if elephants, rhinos or tigers become extinct, William Hague has said. (…) “This has to be an African-led solution that is owned by African states, which we support.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-26156296
DECLARATION SIGNED ON ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
“With tens of thousands of rhinos, elephants and tigers being killed each year, these species face a real risk of extinction.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26172179
CALLING FOR AN OVERHAUL
“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/
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
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
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