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27 Nov 2012, 9:13 pm
Are we trying to save “nature” in some sense, and if so is a deliberately human-bred species natural in the sense that matters or not? [read post]
12 Jul 2015, 5:07 pm
See also this article – Scientists rush to freeze plant DNA before ‘sixth extinction’ – By Jane O’Brien BBC News, Washington: “Everything that is alive and living in a natural habitat is now being threatened by degradation of those habitats primarily because of what we’re doing as humans. [read post]
7 Nov 2007, 10:52 pm
Equally endangering are poachers, agriculture and other human activities that shrink habitats, and trade that thrives without concern for conservation. [read post]
26 Aug 2009, 7:04 pm
The primary threats to Laysan and black-footed albatrosses include interactions with commercial fisheries, predation by introduced mammals, reduced reproductive output due to contaminants, nesting habitat loss and degradation due to human development and invasive plant species, and potential loss and degradation of habitat due to climate change and sea-level rise. [read post]
13 Oct 2021, 10:09 am
The same rugged countryside enjoyed by Pennsylvanians is the perfect habitat for dangerous animals. [read post]
28 Mar 2010, 3:41 pm
By the time of the eventual decision, however, the habitat had become a car park. [read post]
5 Dec 2011, 12:59 pm
These refuges protect and recover endangered species, provide essential migratory bird habitat and support a diverse array of native plant and animal species while enhancing the sustainability and resiliency of the Gulf coast. [read post]
7 Jul 2009, 6:56 pm
Any determinations on critical habitat will be made at that time. [read post]
19 Jun 2012, 4:44 am
Wright, “this site in the NEP Area, with a large existing quarry across the road, is not the right location for another large quarry and human-made end-lake. [read post]
8 Nov 2007, 7:56 am
Colorado resource guide for cerebral palsy and individuals with special needs. [read post]
7 Apr 2012, 12:39 pm
It’s understandable why large segments of the population deny the existence of climate change: The alternative – that humans actually might be seriously endangering the long-term viability of the entire planet for human and natural systems – is pretty awful to consider; the alternatives currently on the table to address the problem are hardly appealing. [read post]
28 Jul 2010, 6:29 pm
Conversion of primary forests to human settlement and agricultural uses has led to the fragmentation of habitat throughout the range of the black-breasted puffleg and isolation of the remaining populations. [read post]
5 Apr 2012, 9:14 am
Humans and cats, much like humans and dogs, have evolved together over thousands of years. [read post]
28 Jun 2021, 8:04 am
The EU is also an exporter of hunting trophies, including foreign species and native species strictly protected under the EU Habitats Directive. [read post]
29 Nov 2023, 4:25 pm
At a time when so many are vulnerable to the unprecedented impacts of climate change, biodiversity loss and ongoing human encroachment on shrinking habitats, imperiled animals continue to be killed for nothing more than a trophy, a prize, a pelt or a trinket. [read post]
Pet cougar living in New York City home has been surrendered and is heading to sanctuary in Arkansas
30 Aug 2021, 2:40 pm
” Sara Amundson, president of the Humane Society Legislative Fund, said, “A majestic species native to the United States and much of the Americas, cougars thrive in their natural habitats, not in a city home. [read post]
5 Mar 2011, 9:42 am
EXCERPT: The petition states that the unsilvered fritillary has vanished from much of its range and asserts that this is due to human activities, including habitat loss and degradation due to burgeoning human populations, with resultant urban and suburban sprawl; increasing agriculture; extensive livestock grazing; off-road vehicle use; and other adverse land uses. [read post]
22 Nov 2022, 9:05 pm
And the threat of extinction, both its speed and impact, could get worse unless humans take action. [read post]
25 Jan 2008, 5:38 am
A water sample collected from the turtle habitat yielded Salmonella Paratyphi B var. [read post]
12 Jul 2010, 6:06 pm
Forest Service has developed interim rules for its forest management areas to ensure habitat effectiveness, protect core habitat areas, and keep road densities below appropriate thresholds. [read post]
