Public Hearing On Idaho Emergency Wolf Bill HCR043
Updated: 2010-02-25 18:25:52
We need to gather supporters who can come and testify.
Hearing will be Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at the Boise State Capitol Building, Room EW40 {East Wing 40} at 8:30 AM.
Please attend and give your testimony to support the Legislature in defining the current population and status of wolves in Idaho, a condition of emergency.
If passed, [...]
The pygmy hippopotamus is today featured as the IUCN Red List ‘Species of the Day’, which is running throughout 2010 to mark the International Year of Biodiversity.
Ranked 21st on the EDGE Mammal conservation priority list, the pygmy hippo is also one of our focal species for conservation action. The lesser-known of the two extant hippopotamus [...]
Temperature: -12.5°C
Wind speed : 10 knots
Temperature with wind chill: -22°C
After 4 years away it’s been fantastic to step back onto the Ice and into Scott Base, this time as a veteran over-winterer.
Whilst so much is familiar, the biggest change for me is the people. Many of the team that I spent 2006 with are [...]
Sugar, a golden retriever, has talents that amaze her people, Ellen and Gerald Spencer of Longwood. She’s a real working dog — as well as a shopping dog. Ellen captured this example of Sugar as a working dog, when she was “helping” Ellen fix the refrigerator. Ellen says Sugar also alerts her two minutes before [...]
Blacky
"A photogenic black moor goldfish is what we have here!"
2010-01-08
Dr. Jungle says…
"If at first you don’t succeed, try swimming with the current!"
Here’s what Snehashis Sarkar says about Blacky:
" Its fun to see when he is in front of the filter and cannot tolerate the force, but he [...]
If we want to fight climate change, improve our national security, boost our economy and create jobs, then we need the Senate to pass a comprehensive clean energy and climate bill — and do it soon.
That's why EDAF has launched a campaign to get 100,000 letters for climate action.
We want to make sure your Senator knows [...]
Submitted by Animal Person
This morning I posted “On California’s Animal Abuse Registry Proposal” over at Animal Rights & AntiOppression and welcome any discussion about it. I should be able to watch the press conference about the bill this afternoon if a conference call doesn’t take too long, and I’ll update if there’s anything new and [...]
This is the resurfacing of the Mark attack… it’s been ages I know. Enjoy the elephant down at Malilangwe Dam, we could see them from our porch, a breeding herd numbering thirty five.
They’ve been quite destructive, pushing over an old Baobab tree on top of the hill and then tearing their way through to get [...]
This week the list of the World’s 25 most endangered primates was released, highlighting which of man’s closest relatives are on the brink extinction and are most in need of conservation attention.
The report, Primates in Peril: The World’s 25 Most Endangered Primates, 2008–2010, compiled by 85 experts from across the world, reveals that almost half [...]
Buttons
"A mischievious bunny? How can this be?"
2010-01-08
Here’s what Chantal says about Buttons:
"He’s very mischievious & loves playing in a cardboard box =)"
Dr. Jungle says…
"I understand the cardboard box thingy… I can’t resist them either!"
Name: Buttons
Type: A Mischievious Bunny Rabbit
[...]
A captive female is pregnant, raising hopes for this rarest of species.
Hirola monitoring is still on as usual despite challenges here and there. However, this will not make us not to achieve what we want at the long run. Struggle to free our world from exposing species to extinction is our role and priority as conservationist. 2010 has started will much light at the end of [...]
Jumbo and friends
"A mug only a mother could love? You be the judge!"
2010-01-04
Here’s what Snehashis Sarkar says about Jumbo and friends:
"He is largest fish in my goldfish tank. No one comes near him when they see him coming. Jumbos friends – They always push my other fishes down to the bottom. They are always [...]
The Aquarium Rep.-Today marked the launch of The Aquarium’s ( Animal-World’s newest aquarium forum dedicated to environmentally friendly fish keeping, and fish keeping that can save your wallet ) first contest. Instead of POTM similar to what Aquatic Passion holds monthly, The Aquarium started with a “Tank Of The Month” or TOTM contest. This is [...]
Aquatic Passion Rep.- Aquatic Passion’s largest “Photo Of The Month” contest has started. It received more entries than any other contest Aquatic Passion has had yet! And all of the entries were great and special in their own way. In addition to the winner getting a small banner, and their image displayed on Animal-World ( [...]
The Don
"The Don needs his space!"
2010-01-04
Here’s what Snehashis Sarkar says about The Don:
"He’s always like a don in my aquarium. Whenever my pearl scale gold fishes come near his cave, he comes running and pushes the golds away from his cave. "
Dr. Jungle says…
"Well… theres [...]
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Submitted by Animal Place Sanctuary
Sophie is a 6-yr-old sheep and proud of it. Rescued as a bummer lamb from a farm, along with two other lambkins, Sophie has lived her whole life at the sanctuary. Lucky sheep!
Here are a couple shots of Miss Sophie.
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Progressive Thought Provoking Discussions about Wild Domestic Animal Behavior , Animal Careers , Animal Training , More Ark Animals Main Index Podcast Forums Animal Careers Pets Wild Animals Animal Training Media Room About Advertise Affiliates Archives Bio Calendar Contact Hire Animal Expert Policies Resources Subscribe Subscribe to this Feed Click Here for RSS Feed Need Help Click Here Welcome Thanks for stopping by Ark Animals is updated three times a . week Don't miss my other websites : Blessing of the Animals What Animals Can Teach . Animal Career Secrets Animal Expert Comments Pet Parenting School Unique Offers Click to Buy New Pet Potty Recent Posts Animal Careers : Same Mistakes Different Day Win Your Dog’s Dinner Animal Training is Like Piano Playing Dog Training Gone Bad Conservation Marketing for Valentine’s Day Translate This Page Talk to Me Sorry , but the Skribit widget only works on browsers with JavaScript support . View suggestions for this blog . here Vote for Ark Animals Copyright Meta Log in Join Email List Search Enter your search terms web arkanimals.com Submit search form Site Supporters Free Horse Gifts Jane Savoie's Happy Horse Pet Business Success Circle
Tallulah Jane, an adorable Boston Terrier, who looks like she is ready for Valentine’s Day! Look at those cute ears!
Cute of the Day: Boston Terrier originally appeared on 4 The Love of Animals on February 10, 2010.
Black Skirty
"The fish of many colors… of skirts!"
2010-01-04
Dr. Jungle says…
"Ohh… I want one of those skirts that changes color with your mood. I think they call em ‘mood skirts’"
Here’s what Snehashis Sarkar says about Black Skirty:
"Its fun to see his skirt’s color changing whenever he gets scared."
"Now [...]
Aquatic Passion’s Monthly, Photo Of The Month contest ( POTM ) has started off big, with many more entries than usual. It’s a sure sign that the community is growing. The community is for Fresh and Saltwater Fish, but also hosts contests such as the POTM. The winner of this month receives a prize! A [...]
Regular readers of our blog will be aware that EDGE has supported Osé Pauléus in Haiti on a project to help conserve the solenodon.
The recent devastation and aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti has weighed heavy on our minds, but thankfully Osé is currently studying in Puerto Rico and was therefore not in the earthquake [...]
No Name Yet
"This guy is so new he doesn’t have a name! How Peachy is that?"
2009-12-23
Here’s what Meagan Leweis says about No Name Yet:
"I have been looking for a conure for over a year, but lots in the past weeks. I started looking at Suns, then green cheeks, and then I got this email [...]
Submitted by Animal Place Sanctuary
Sadie seems to feeling a bit better. Not perfect, but better. Here are some shots from today:
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Listed as Critically Endangered, the vaquita porpoise (Phocoena sinus) is the rarest and smallest cetacean species. It has the smallest range of any marine mammal and is on the EDGE conservation priority list (ZSL 2009). One of the only six extant porpoise species (Phocoenidae), the vaquita is entirely restricted to the extreme northern part of [...]
The latest cover of Rolling Stone magazine didn't feature an indie star or up-and-coming talent. Instead, a simple black background pushed forward the words "YOU IDIOTS: meet the planet's worst enemies" and drew readers' attention to climate change.
The 13-page article went through the latest chapter in climate legislation, without pulling any punches. It called out [...]
The EDGE team is pleased to welcome its two newest Community members - Sarah Brook and Simon Mahood from WWF Vietnam.
Sarah and Simon are two months into a six month survey to determine the population status of the Javan rhino in Vietnam. Ranked 11th out of the 4,182 mammals currently assessed by EDGE, this unique [...]
It has been over a month since my last update so I thought it was time to bring you up to date with everything that has been happening.
The last few weeks have been very busy and productive ones. The most exciting news I have to share with you is that with the help of our [...]