• Causes Of Amphibian Declines, Still Not Totally Clear

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    We have recently witnessed rapid disappearance of many amphibian species. Find out more about the causes of amphibian declines here.

  • Golden Poison Dart Frog, The Most Poisonous Frog In The World

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Want to find out more about the golden poison dart frog, the most poisonous frog in the world? Here is what you are looking for...

  • Tropical Frogs, Real Indicators of Global Environmental Health

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Tropical frogs are considered to be the indicators of global environmental health. Learn more here...

  • Join us on Facebook - don't miss great environmmental information, tips and action

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
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  • Animal Extinction and Endangerment, Main Causes

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Animal extinction of most recent times is mainly the result of expanding human demand for animal and other natural resources. Explore these and other causes in depth here.

  • Endangered Animals, Victims of Hostile Human Actions

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    <br/ Endangered animals are, no doubt, innocent victims of human actions. Learn more about them here.

  • Pollution Pictures

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Pollution pictures - find many of them here. Pollution, indeed, is not glamorous...

  • Gorilla Conservation, Crucially Important for Saving Gorillas

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Gorilla conservation efforts have already achieved a lot of success in the process of helping this critically endangered species on their road to recovery. But much more still needs to be done.

  • Mountain Gorillas, Amongst The Rarest of All Apes

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Mountain Gorillas have become extremely endangered in the wild due to many decades of their persecution by people. But conservation efforts are finally paying off. Read more here.

  • Endangered Gorillas, Vulnerable Animals Living Only in Central Africa

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Endangered gorillas, our close relatives, are a constant reminder to us that if we do not save them from extinction, we may never be able to gain more knowledge about evolution of life on Earth.

  • Endangered Dolphins

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Why are dolphins endangered? Humans are among the main causes of dolphin endangerment. Learn about other causes here.

  • Amphibian Conservation, Its Importance And Techniques

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    As more and more amphibian species disappear or become endangered, amphibian conservation is gaining special importance for the global environmental health. Read more here.

  • Wildlife Organizations and Their Commendable Work

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    Wildlife organizations do a fantastic job saving endangered animals in the wild. But they also attract some criticism about the way they work. Read more here.

  • Pollution Effects

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    <p Pollution effects on animals, humans and the environment can be devastating. Learn more here.

  • Global Warming News

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:43:16
    </pRead global warming news here.

  • Service project raises $4,000 for guide dogs

    Updated: 2010-09-02 21:16:14
    From Southeastern Guide Dogs: Austin Knapp, 18, of Sykesville, Md., as president of that state’s Children of the American Revolution, needed to complete a service project but was having trouble determining what to do. His grandparents, Vanra and Chuck Decker of Winter Springs, suggested he raise money for Southeastern Guide Dogs’ Paws for Patriots program, and “I [...]

  • Is Idaho Governor Turning Blind Eye To Illegal Wolf Killings?

    Updated: 2010-09-02 19:40:15
    Yesterday I commented on a letter Idaho Governor Butch Otter sent to Department of Interior Secretary Ken Salazar. That letter addressed many of the problems Idaho is facing as the direct result of uncontrolled wolves. Unless Secretary Salazar is living in a complete vacuum and/or is void of any skills at perception, he should have [...]

  • A Question for You

    Updated: 2010-09-02 18:42:53
    In the mid- to late-90s, there were a slew of papers (e.g. Costanza et al. 1997; Pimentel et al. 1997) estimating the economic value of global biodiversity. Estimates ranged from about $16 to $54 trillion. At that time, world GDP was about $30 trillion. So, a question: has human economic output finally exceeded natural economic [...]

  • ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON: North Carolina and Virginia prepare for Hurricane Earl

    Updated: 2010-09-02 12:43:00
    Hurricane Earl is currently a category-four storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Scale. Both North Carolina and Virginia declare states of emergencies and evacuations have been ordered (track Hurricane Earl here). Via ABC News: Earlier, both North Carolina and Virginia have declared states of emergency. Coastal residents from the Carolinas as far north as Cape Cod [...]

  • “Boogity, Boogity, Boogity! Let’s Go Racin’ Boys

    Updated: 2010-09-02 12:04:13
    Most Commented PostsWhen A Knave Calls Out Knaves (398)Pray, Montana Suffers Massive Wolf Kills On Elk Herd (372)Autopsy Pretty Much Rules Out Candice Berner’s Death Anything But Wolves (369)McCain Picks Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin. Already Being Called Wolf Killer (278)Obama Says Constitution Flawed, Framers Didn’t Get It Right (262)Idaho’s Version Of Wolf Reintroduction Timeline (179)New [...]

  • New Coyote Bait! Phat Frog Fishing Lure

    Updated: 2010-09-02 11:50:51
    Yeah! That’s right. When I go fishing, the last thing that enters my mind is whether or not I might hook and land a coyote. No, a coyote isn’t some exotic fish with the nickname coyote. This is an actual coyote that, in a flash, darted from the weeds and pounced on a man’s Phat [...]

  • Your pets: Brotherly behavior

    Updated: 2010-09-01 20:17:57
    Charlie, left, and Teddy are 6- and 5-year-old brothers who live with George and Eve Babcock of Orlando. The Maltese pups, who have the same parents but are from different litters, love to spend their playing time chasing each other around the coffee table, George says. They will eventually settle down long enough for a [...]

  • Montana Firearms Freedom Act Suffers Setback

    Updated: 2010-09-01 15:51:06
    The Montana Firearms Freedom Act has suffered a setback in the plaintiffs’ attempt at declaratory judgment in order that the state can manufacture and sell, within the bounds of the state, firearms and accessories, without undergoing the scrutiny of the Federal Government. Attorney General Eric Holder has filed in Montana court for dismissal on the [...]

  • Elk Champion Jake Clark to Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame

    Updated: 2010-09-01 15:29:36
    MISSOULA, Mont.–Cowboy, outfitter, conservationist and devoted champion of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Jake Clark of Powell, Wyo., will be inducted into the Wyoming Outdoor Hall of Fame on Sept. 10. A ceremony in Casper, Wyo., will recognize 2010 inductees selected for “significant and lasting lifetime contributions to the conservation of Wyoming’s outdoor heritage.” Previous [...]

  • Free as a bird?

    Updated: 2010-09-01 14:11:00
    It may seem like birds have the freedom to fly wherever they like, but scientists at the University of Missouri have shown that what's on the ground has a great effect on where a bird flies. This information could be used by foresters and urban planners to improve bird habitats that would help maintain strong bird populations........

  • “Living On The Edge”: How Whitetail Deer Survive Winters In Maine

    Updated: 2010-09-01 00:28:10
    If you’ve not had a chance to read the three-part article in the new edition of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife summer edition magazine, called “Living on the Edge”, I strongly encourage readers to do so. Follow this link and page up to page 22 where the article begins. Evidently this article first [...]

  • Cute of the Day: Nina

    Updated: 2010-08-30 14:43:47
    What a great face! Cute of the Day: Nina originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 30, 2010.

  • Mini-rex Rabbit – Laena

    Updated: 2010-08-29 21:20:50
    Laena "Guess what Laena likes to play with…" 2010-05-18 Here’s what Megan says about Laena: "Laena is so cute and loves to play with her toy ball:) I love her" "Laena is one great looking bunny. She has very interesting colors and looks soft as silk! Thanks for sharing her here."

  • POLITICS: Republicans only defend certain portions of the U.S. Constitution

    Updated: 2010-08-29 04:40:05
    Image by Damien Donck When it comes to politics, science, and social issues (e.g., the U.S. Constitution, evolution, and healthcare reform), it’s impossible to argue with people that blatantly espouse contradictions, maintain hypocritical double standards, and are content to wallow in their own willful ignorance. First, consider the issues of constitutional rights, poverty, race, and [...]

  • Living With Us

    Updated: 2010-08-29 01:57:39
    For Spine TV’s debut full-length presentation, Bronwen Parker-Rhodes’ captivating new documentary Living With Us examines the special relationship between animals and their trainers, offering a touching glimpse at their unique and close bond. Unobtrusively shot, the film closely observes three trainers conditioning animals’ behavioral patterns with patience, skill and sensitivity. Much more than just watching [...]

  • CAN YOU SEE ME? | ANIMAL CAMOUFLAGE

    Updated: 2010-08-28 14:15:03
    Yesterday, I was in the Blue Ridge Parkway, hiking the Boone Fork Trail near Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina, when I saw this deer camouflaged amongst some rhododendron. Can you find it?  Each picture reveals more of the deer. See more animal camouflage here on The Conservation Report. Filed under: Animals, Biodiversity, Biology, Conservation, Nature, [...]

  • GUERRILLA STENCILLING: Fast lane vs. the fat lane

    Updated: 2010-08-28 02:02:36
    Via Don’t go outside, carltonreid on Flickr, and Quickrelease.tv. Peter Drew, an artist, is using guerrilla stencilling to illustrate the benefits of biking to work. According to a post on Quickrelease.tv, “It’s by artist Peter Drew of Adelaide. I’m interviewing him for the next iteration of the Bike to Work Book. I love his work. It’s [...]

  • Japanese Bobtail

    Updated: 2010-08-27 22:26:22
    Japanese BobtailFelis domesticus"I’m A Good Luck Charm!"1/26/2010 The Japanese Bobtail is known as a Japanese symbol of good luck when possessing the traditional three colors of black, red, and white. It is a loving, playful cat that enjoys being with the whole family. This breed requires little grooming and has a soft, harmonious voice. Japanese [...]

  • The hirola is species of the day!

    Updated: 2010-08-27 15:11:30
    The hirola antelope, one of EDGE’s cherished focal species, is the IUCN Species of the Day! The hirola is a very special antelope and is often referred to as a “living fossil”.  Diverging from its closest relatives about five and a half million years ago, it is the sole survivor of a formerly diverse group and is [...]

  • PLANTS: Clones must reproduce sexually or die

    Updated: 2010-08-27 12:45:39
    Image via a4gpa on Flickr Apparently, thorough its ability to clone, the trembling aspen—at 80,000 years of age and weighing 6,000 tons—is thought to be the oldest and heaviest organism on the planet. More via the BBC: In the new study, Dr Ally and her team studied populations of trembling aspen to investigate the effects of [...]

  • Dog and Dolphins

    Updated: 2010-08-27 04:40:46
    It’s so fun to watch the dolphins and dog interact through the glass. Enjoy. Dog and Dolphins originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 26, 2010.

  • It’s National Dog Day!

    Updated: 2010-08-26 16:04:24
    Have you hugged your dog today? It’s National Dog Day, so why not celebrate by spoiling your dog a bit more than usual today! We sure love our dog, and all dogs really. To celebrate National Dog Day we have been encouraging everyone who follows us on Twitter to hug their dog! No dog to [...]

  • Dogasaur.com

    Updated: 2010-08-26 02:13:47
    We love to share other sites who are helping spread the word about dog adoption and responsible pet ownership. Dogasaur.com is one of those sites, and they just celebrated a huge success! Their Facebook page has reached over 130,000 fans! That’s a whole bunch of dog lovers. And we couldn’t be happier for them. In [...]

  • Cabbage Coral

    Updated: 2010-08-25 22:08:27
    Cabbage CoralMontipora foliosa"I may not look like cabbage yet, but just you wait. When I get big, my ridges make me look like a cabbage or lettuce leaf !"1/29/2010 The very attractive, non-branching Cabbage Coral is easy to care for and comes in a variety of attractive colors! The Cabbage Coral Montipora foliosa is a [...]

  • Your pets: Smokey cast in a new role

    Updated: 2010-08-25 20:00:00
    At 6 weeks old, Smokey the kitten finds a place to rest the cast that’s bigger than his tail. Smokey broke his leg in May, a couple of weeks after being adopted by Ted and Dolly Mitchell of Zellwood, but he didn’t have any trouble recuperating in a cozy laundry basket, one of his favorite [...]

  • Conservation International and Major Corporations in Brazil Launch Joint Biodiversity Initiative

    Updated: 2010-08-25 14:36:15
    Conservation International just recently joined a promising initiative by some of the largest corpor

  • Pea sized frog found on Borneo island

    Updated: 2010-08-25 12:56:59
    Scientists have discovered a frog the size of a pea, the smallest found in Asia, Africa or Europe, o

  • The Dog Who Healed a Family

    Updated: 2010-08-25 01:53:35
    I recently got a chance to read a charming new book called The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul. The book features short stories of animals who have touched the lives of people. Anyone who has ever loved a pet will relate to [...]

  • Extinction crisis: what kind of world do we want? (video)

    Updated: 2010-08-24 08:31:22
    An IUCN video focusing on the crisis of biodiversity and species extinction, and what the main cause

  • Greater Bush Baby – Ditto

    Updated: 2010-08-23 23:45:52
    Ditto "How can ANY pet have this many talents?" 2010-05-18 Here’s what Cindy says about Ditto: "Ditto, is a Greater Bush Baby, scientifically known as Galagos, which are prosimians, an arboreal group of primates that are distantly related to monkeys & apes. Bush Babies are more closely related to lemurs, lorises & pottos. Ditto lives [...]

  • Bacon Bubble Buddy

    Updated: 2010-08-23 14:58:36
    Another fun toy from Think Geek! Baby sure loved the Bacon Bubble Buddy. It’s a fun toy for both dog and human. The bubbles fill a small reservoir in the blower, and then with a few pulls of the trigger, bacon flavored bubbles come out for your dog to catch. They are safe to eat, [...]

  • Stick Polyps

    Updated: 2010-08-23 00:06:17
    Stick Polyps Ancrozoanthus Sp. "Now here’s a unique little fellow, they will grow over abandoned tube casings and become a miniature polyp tree!"8/10/2010 The Stick Polyp builds its home on a worm and looks like a polyp tree, or better yet like polyps on a stick! The Stick Polyp of the Acrozoanthus genus makes its [...]

  • Lop-eared Bunny – Lonappan

    Updated: 2010-08-22 01:29:37
    Lonappan "Tribute to Lonappan. He set the cuteness bar for many years." 2010-05-20 Here’s what bindu says about Lonappan: "My pet lonappan appeared in the august 2005 edition and i want to give a tribute to him. He died on 13, May 2010. I miss him a lot he was like a son to me. [...]

  • Pet Health Care

    Updated: 2010-08-21 14:06:52
    Via: Travel Insurance Pet Health Care originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on August 21, 2010.

  • Petition: Open Brevard beaches to dogs

    Updated: 2010-08-20 06:06:32
    In Brevard County, a movement is afoot to change beachside rules that prohibit dogs on the beaches. A petition has been set up online and a Facebook group has been started for Make Brevard County’s Beaches Dog Friendly. The petition is aiming for 1,000 signatures; so far, it’s approaching the 400 mark. “We’ve drive an hour and [...]

  • Bowl for Florida Boxer Rescue

    Updated: 2010-08-20 05:51:40
    Florida Boxer Rescue is having the All or Nubbin’ Bowl-A-Rama, a fundraiser to benefit its “silver-senior” boxers, at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21,  at the Carter Family Bowl & Pizza, 715 S. Dillard St., in Winter Garden. Several teams are short on bowlers, or people can form their own team. The cost is $30 for two [...]

  • Pets welcome at Stetson dorm

    Updated: 2010-08-20 04:13:19
    We told you in January about Stetson University’s plans to make Nemec Hall a pet-friendly dormitory at the start of the fall term. Well, the pets and their students have settled in and are enjoying the new digs. You can read all about it and watch a video by clicking here.

  • Lost: Lab named Harley

    Updated: 2010-08-20 04:03:46
    Kathy McDonald of Fruitland Park is desperately hoping someone will find her Labrador retriever, Harley, who got away from the Leesburg Veterinary Hospital while the family was on vacation. Kathy found out Harley had gone AWOL when the family returned home. She has put out fliers, posted her loss on Facebook and checked animal shelters [...]

  • Never too old for new tricks

    Updated: 2010-08-19 22:11:38
    Here’s an inspiring story from Cheryl Knapp of Orlando, about her 92-year-old mother, Dorothy Rutherford, and her rescued Chihuahua, Missi, who is now 13. On Sunday, Aug. 15, at the Toy Dog Club of Central Florida’s obedience trial, Dorothy and Missi were able to change Missi’s registered name to UCDX Missi RuDot UD RE after Missi [...]

  • RENEWABLE ENERGY: ~45 percent of the electricity in Portugal’s grid comes from renewable energy

    Updated: 2010-08-19 18:35:10
    Images, here and here, showing wind turbines in Portugal are via edgenumbers on Flickr. Aggressive national policies in Europe are rapidly replacing nonrenewable energy sources with renewable resources as the source of electricity for their electricity grids. The new energy sources translate into national security gains and into meeting environmental and sustainable goals. Via The [...]

  • Fundraising workshop for animal welfare groups

    Updated: 2010-08-19 06:02:00
    From The Philanthropy Team: The SPCA of Central Florida will play host for a certified fundraising workshop for animal welfare employees on Monday, Sept. 27, at the SPCA’s shelter, 2727 Conroy Road in Orlando. The workshop is being given by The Philanthropy Team, a fundraising and marketing company that specializes in animal welfare and has given this presentation in [...]

  • Blog Action Day 2009 Climate Change

    Updated: 2010-08-18 09:35:10
    : English Português Brasileiro Български Français 日本語 Русский Español Türkçe Vietnamese Bahasa Indonesia Esperanto Čeština Hungarian Dutch Translate to Your Language Log In Thank you for participating in Blog Action Day 2009 We had an amazing 13,606 blogs from 156 countries with more than 18 million readers participate . Also blogging were the governments of the United Kingdom and Spain along with The White House We want to especially thank our more than 50 nonprofit partners for their support , including the TckTckTck coalition and The Alliance for Climate Protection For a full round-up of the event , click here We hope Blog Action Day 2009 serves as an entry point into the movement to address the issue of climate change . For more ways to continue your involvement , click the take action

  • Animal Trampoline Antics (Videos)

    Updated: 2010-08-18 04:01:45
    Since I have been busy all day and did not get the planned post finished–I thought I would share a couple of videos with you that would make you smile. For some reason people have been calling my attention to trampoline loving canines this week. Below are two videos–one of a boxer on the trampoline [...]

  • Mini-rex Rabbit – Oreo

    Updated: 2010-08-16 23:42:41
    Oreo "What could be Oreo’s favorite food?" 2010-05-05 Here’s what Heather Endicott says about Oreo: "We just got him today! He is so furry and loves hiding and eating grass!" "Oreo looks just like an… well… an Oreo! Mini-rex rabbits make great pets, thanks for sharing him here."

  • Mini-rex Rabbit – Sky

    Updated: 2010-08-14 19:52:29
    Sky "Rub a dub dub… Sky shows us his belly!" 2010-05-05 Here’s what Heather Endicott says about Sky: "We just got him today! He is so furry and loves getting his belly rubbed!" "Sky and Oreo are the cutest bunnies ever! You have the cutest family ever! Thanks for sharing Sky with us."

  • Bearded Dragon – OcOc

    Updated: 2010-08-13 02:11:54
    OcOc "OcOc takes a mighty fine photo!" 2010-05-05 Dr. Jungle says… "If only I could be this photogenic…" "Great picture of your bearded dragon, OcOc. Thanks for sharing it here." 2010-05-05 Name:    OcOc Type:     Bearded Dragon Age:       9 months Cuteness: 11+ ("") Enter your pet for a free cuteness evaluation!

  • Moonridge Zoo: What is up with the Big Bear Zoo?

    Updated: 2010-08-12 23:11:44
    What is up with the Moonridge Zoo? The Ark Animals blog has recently been taking questions from subscribers and Mike, a fellow resident of Big Bear, wrote in to ask about the small zoo here which began as a wildlife rehabilitation facility back in the 1950s. In the late 1980s I got involved with the original [...]

  • RECOMMENDED YOUTUBE Videos

    Updated: 2010-08-10 17:13:01
    These are some fascinating videos that I’ve recently come across via YouTube: Nature & the environment: Storm chasers capture this jaw-dropping monstrous storm on video: Here’s another menacing stormfront captured on video: Hawaii’s carnivorous caterpillars: “Piwi the Kiwi is hitting the treadmill not to lose weight but to restore his leg strength after breaking his [...]

  • Green Jobs: California's Economic Bright Spot

    Updated: 2010-08-09 18:39:17
    One of the strongest arguments for passing a climate and clean energy bill is that it will boost the economy and create jobs. Here's more evidence to support that claim: an updated map compiled by Environmental Defense Fund that shows more than 3,500 "green" businesses in California alone.   EDF's Tim Connor wrote about the map on our [...]

  • ASTRONOMY: Supernova observed in 3-D

    Updated: 2010-08-08 05:43:38
    According to UPI.com, “European astronomers say they’ve obtained a three-dimensional view of an exploded star that confirms computer models of what happens in an exploding supernova.” Furthermore, when this supernova “was observed in 1987, it was the first naked-eye supernova seen for 383 years.” Image: European Southern Observatory Filed under: Astronomy, Science Tagged: Astronomy, ESO, [...]

  • Widgets for the Orangutans

    Updated: 2010-08-06 16:31:51
    Purchase your Amazon books, DVDs, whatever takes your fancy, through here and give to the Orangutans at the same time! &amp;amp;lt;A HREF=”http://ws.amazon.co.uk/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;amp;amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;amp;amp;ID=V20070822%2FGB%2Fborneorangsur-21%2F8006%2F7a3f859b-82f5-40f9-8dbc-154bd61d7b6e&amp;amp;amp;Operation=NoScript” mce_HREF=”http://ws.amazon.co.uk/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;amp;amp;amp;MarketPlace=GB&amp;amp;amp;amp;ID=V20070822%2FGB%2Fborneorangsur-21%2F8006%2F7a3f859b-82f5-40f9-8dbc-154bd61d7b6e&amp;amp;amp;amp;Operation=NoScript”&amp;amp;gt;Amazon.co.uk Widgets&amp;amp;lt;/A&amp;amp;gt;

  • Gone fishin’

    Updated: 2010-08-06 09:26:04
    In case you hadn’t noticed, consblog has been on hiatus due to field work outside of the deathly grip of the internet. See you in the fall.

  • Shark week 2010

    Updated: 2010-08-03 22:56:37
    So I mosey on over to the Shark Week homepage and the first thing I see is the word ATTACK. Sigh. I guess to draw people into watching shark week they have to plaster the word ATTACK everywhere to get people’s attention. The good news is, they are making an effort toward shark conservation on [...]

  • Week 30: Vacation Offsetting

    Updated: 2010-08-01 21:49:23
    Yes, I know. I’m posting Week 30′s Impact Effort just barely on time. But, it’s va

  • From the blogosphere: the latest on the climate bill

    Updated: 2010-07-22 23:27:54
    Not surprisingly, a number of blogs today talked about Senator Reid’s (D–Nev.) statement that he’ll move forward with a somewhat scaled-back energy bill. The legislation is slated to include a response to the Gulf of Mexico oil spill and energy efficiency incentives, but omit a carbon cap or many of the broader climate change measures [...]

  • From the blogosphere: DOE does cool, Google goes with wind

    Updated: 2010-07-22 03:23:08
    CleanTechies joined several of their online colleagues in enthusiastically reporting on cool roofs, which “could help reduce global temperatures and offset the heat from as much as two years of global greenhouse gas emissions,” according to a new report from the Berkeley Lab. The report found that “increasing the reflectivity of roofs and pavement in cities [...]

  • July 20th, 2010 – The voices of a new clean energy future

    Updated: 2010-07-20 23:45:04
    In its editorial, “Energy savings and the climate and energy bill,” The Keene Sentinel starts with discussion of local efforts to cut energy use in government buildings but stresses that these alone aren’t enough, pivoting onto a discussion of the climate bill. The piece is particularly interesting in that in targets Senator Judd Gregg (R-N.H.), [...]

  • Victory for the conservation of NZ frogs!

    Updated: 2010-07-20 11:30:38
    In fantastic news for nature conservation, the New Zealand Government announced today it has abandoned plans to mine 7000 hectares of land protected under Schedule 4 of the Crown Minerals Act, including strongholds of two top priority EDGE Amphibians. Energy and Resources Minister Gerry Brownlee and Conservation Minister Kate Wilkinson declared that the government has decided [...]

  • Loris in the limelight!

    Updated: 2010-07-19 00:01:25
    A massive occupancy monitoring programme has been initiated over the past 18 months to assess the persistence of lorises in over 100 of the remaining fragmented rainforest patches spread across south-western Sri Lanka.  The principal threat facing the slender loris is habitat change, resulting from nearly two centuries of over exploitation for coffee, tea, rubber, [...]

  • Golden-rumped creature is Species of the Day!

    Updated: 2010-07-18 04:55:33
    EDGE mammal number 46, the remarkable golden-rumped elephant-shrew, is the Species of the Day! Elephant-shrews (or sengi’s) are so-named because they have long, flexible trunks, and when you see them in action they are actually surprisingly elephantine! Funnily enough, recent studies show that elephant shrews are in fact more closely related to elephants than to the [...]

  • New virus may pose risk to wild salmon

    Updated: 2010-07-12 14:09:48
    Farmed fish are an increasingly important food source, with a global harvest now at 110 million tons and growing at more than 8 percent a year. But epidemics of infectious disease threaten this vital industry, including one of its most popular products: farmed Atlantic salmon. Perhaps even more worrisome: these infections can spread to wild fish coming in close proximity to marine pens and fish escaping from them........

  • Luristan Newt is Species of the Day!

    Updated: 2010-07-12 09:21:43
    EDGE Amphibian number 80 - the wonderful Luristan newt (Neurergus kaiseri) - is today’s Species of the Day! The Luristan newt is the smallest of the four Neurergus salamanders, a colourful and attractive group found in the Middle East. Their attractive colouration warns predators of their toxic skin secretions. This species lives in just three fast-flowing [...]

  • River dolphins, fish, and fisheries in Bangladesh

    Updated: 2010-07-06 17:39:08
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