— “with the knowledge we have, we need more than that. we need a far more strategic, connected approach if we are going to get out of this mess. protected areas can have positive impacts on species extinction risk and population trends, but they need to be properly sited and managed to realize their full potential.” read article : protected lands and endangered species aren’t properly safeguarded
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THIS BILL OPENS WITH A MENTION OF ITS INTENT TO PROTECT NOT JUST ANIMALS BUT ALSO THEIR HABITATS
— and while there are more bears being held captive for their bile, than in years past, public resistance has become more vocal. trade in tiger bone and rhino horn was banned in 1993. read article : exploitation of endangered species feared as china revisits wildlife law
LOG LESS LIVE MORE
— stopping illegal logging will not only save forests in the congo basin, it will protect american jobs and our climate. read article : stopping illegal logging will protect endangered species while saving american jobs
WILD HORSES ON CONTRACEPTION
— “the EPA in 2012 approved the most common vaccine that uses PZP, zonastat-H, but mares have to be vaccinated every year for it to remain highly effective.” http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/58029163-78/wild-horses-control-blm.html.csp
GUNNISON SAGE-GROUSE ON LEK
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SILENT MIGRATION BY BALLANGÉE
“Stars at Dawn.” Digital chromogenic print mounted on plexiglas. 25 by 20 inches — “Over 300 species of birds migrate through New York City each year. Many are disoriented by illuminated structures and mirrored glass on buildings”: Silent Migration
BIOSPHERE TOURS #1
— “tours in a human experiment: biosphere 2, 32540 s. biosphere road, oracle, AZ directions: from tucson, take oracle road (highway 77) for about 30 miles and turn right at the sign. hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily” http://www.fresnobee.com/2014/04/03/3857904/exploring-biosphere-2.html
THE LESSER PRAIRIE CHICKEN
“It’s the best way to not only protect the bird, but to allow people to do business,” — “The lesser prairie chicken has historically called five states home, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas and New Mexico, but continued land fragmentation and degradation has reduced the bird’s historical occupancy range by an estimated 84 percent”. http://www.currentargus.com/carlsbad-news/ci_25433458/lesser-prairie-chicken-declared-threatened
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