“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
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From February, 2014
TOURISM BEST HOPE FOR CRITICALLY ENDANGERED LEMURS
“The team propose that cashing in on Madagascar’s unique lemur “brand” would help the animals and poor rural communities.” http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-26288351
THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT ISN’T BROKEN; CONGRESS IS
— “The law has rescued hundreds of species that would be gone from this Earth without it.” http://helenair.com/news/opinion/the-endangered-species-act-isn-t-broken-congress-is/article_81101e94-978a-11e3-a497-001a4bcf887a.html
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
POPULATION LOSES THREE TO GUNFIRE
“Don’t shoot big white birds — Shooting a whooping crane could lead to a $100,000 fine and a year in federal prison.” http://www.latimes.com/nation/la-na-whooping-cranes-20140209,0,4727763.story#axzz2snvR1Tlt
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/
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
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