(…) “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
art ecology science & animals
From January, 2014
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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