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.
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 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, 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.
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 do a fantastic job saving endangered animals in the wild. But they also attract some criticism about the way they work. Read more here.
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Key West’s famous Fantasy Fest is nearing an end for 2010, with its grand finale parade Saturday night, Oct. 30, down Duval Street. Part of the fun was the Fantasy Fest Pet Masquerade on Wednesday, Oct. 27.
Pam and John Whitney of Raleigh, N.C., paraded their Great Pyrenees dog, Samson, costumed as a giant panda. They [...]
From Sergeant’s Pet Care Products and Morris Animal Foundation:
“Golden Girl” Betty White is joining forces with Sergeant’s and the Morris foundation for the Happy, Healthy Cat Photo Contest.
The contest celebrates Morris Animal Foundation’s annual campaign to bring attention to feline health and features the wide range of products for cats from Sergeant’s Pet Care.
“Cats are [...]
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MISSOULA, Mont. – Reclamation of a 135-acre abandoned mine site has been completed in Pennsylvania’s elk country, and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation is celebrating the accomplishment as part of a habitat conservation project that it helped initiate back in 1998. The project reclaimed deep and surface mining areas as new grassland habitat on State [...]
Image via Jennifer Aitken BP used at least “1.9 million gallons of widely banned toxic dispersants” to treat the 4.9 million barrels of oil that leaked into the Gulf of Mexico from the Deepwater Horizon drilling-rig disaster, and the consequences of treating the oil with dispersants has the potential to make both people and wildlife sick. Via [...]
With the multi-billion dollar industry of the perpetuation of a lie called man-made global warming rapidly becoming nothing more than a “feint” memory, already the globalist fascists are at work creating the next “catastrophe” that is going to destroy us and the planet if something urgent is done. Of course we are talking about the [...]
From Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida:
Cisco is a sweet English-style yellow Lab who appears and acts purebred. The vet says he is 3 years old. He was a shelter stray, heartworm positive. He has just finished his heartworm treatment and is feeling and acting like a typical Labrador retriever again.
He is a Dudley Lab, which [...]
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture:
Next week, Nov. 1-7, is Bird Health Awareness Week, and the USDA invites bird lovers, poultry owners, students and teachers to participate in a variety of programs aimed at raising awareness about diseases that threaten bird health and ways to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
The department’s Animal and Plant [...]
Florida Today reported Tuesday, Oct. 26, that the picnic pavilion at the Cocoa Beach Aquatic Center has been closed because bats have moved into the rafters. Wisely, the center is eager to keep bats around because they’re such great mosquito-eaters. So to keep both picnickers and bats happy, the center is moving to build a [...]
Tessa, the year-old cream Pomeranian who lives with Kimberly Cox of Orlando, is a real party girl, as you can tell by her costume. Not only is Tessa a huge Orlando Magic fan, Kimberly says, but she even attended an Orlando Magic event and met mascot Stuff and Magic community ambassador and former player Bo [...]
Baltimore, Maryland, rated by Morgan Quitno Awards as the eleventh most dangerous city in America, obviously feels better use of its law enforcement is in tracking down violators who don’t abide by government standards on what people can eat. It matters not to the leaders of Baltimore that innocent people are murdered, raped, robbed, beaten [...]
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From the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, tips to help pet owners avoid potential hazards as they celebrate Halloween:
No sweets for your sweetie. Several popular Halloween treats are toxic to pets. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can be poisonous to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol sweetener can cause a [...]
We have this article from Diane Pomerance, author and animal behavior expert, offering suggestions that may help you to keep your pet in tough economic times.
1). Do not be afraid or embarrassed to let friends, family members, neighbors, co-workers, fellow church or synagogue members or other members of the community know of your circumstances and [...]
Political season extends even into the animal world.
The Humane Society Legislative Fund has set up a voters guide so people can look up their political leaders in Washington to see their voting record on animal legislation.
The fund describes itself as a nonpartisan organization that endorses Democrats, Republicans and independents who have demonstrated a record of [...]
One fifth of animal and plant species are threatened by extinction, a global study warns, but conservation efforts have pulled some back from the brink.
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Image via Neubie on Flickr Even with a Democratic majority, climate change legislation didn’t pass, but at least it was there. However, due to widespread climate change denialism within the Republican Party, a GOP win could mean the end of climate change policy altogether. Via NPR: The more carbon that gets released into the atmosphere, [...]
Mary over at Stale Cheerios got some great cat clicker training videos up and so I wanted to share one too! Notice that the young cats (and especially Buddy) can lose attention and because they are shelter cats, they are more interested in attention. Once the secondary reinforcer (clicker or marker) is established, other rewards [...]
Dog lovers have a long history of conflict with fellow citizens and the government in Winter Park. Just how many hours have been devoted to discussing all matters canine? Sentinel reporter Joseph Freeman takes a look at dogs on the city agenda in Winter Park.
I mean, look, Bill, I’m not a bigot. You know the kind of books I’ve written about the civil rights movement in this country. But when I get on a plane, I got to tell you, if I see people who are in Muslim garb and I think, you know, they’re identifying themselves first and [...]
Green Button PolypProtopalythoa mutuki "Want a real treat in your reef? How about an aquatic version of the Venus flytrap!" 8/02/2010 A spectacular Zoanthid, the Green Button Polyp is an aquatic version of the Venus flytrap! The Green Button Polyps Protopalythoa mutuki have similar characteristics to the Venus flytrap. They have mostly a green coloration, [...]
You can see the winners, runner ups, and recommended entries at the Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management. Via PhotographyBLOG Filed under: Animals, Biodiversity, Biology, Conservation, Environment, Nature, Photography, Wildlife Tagged: Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management, Environmental Photographer of the Year, Nature, Nature Photography, Photography, Wildlife
The Republicans regularly claim that the deficits and the national debt are the handiwork of the Democrats and Democratic policies. However, the Republicans have been and still are the architects behind our fiscal situation. They’re also a major barrier to resolving the country’s current fiscal situation. It’s amazing that Republicans can keep up this fiction. [...]
The ghost mantis, Phyllocrania paradoxa, is an unearthly-looking leaf-mimicking insect that specializes in camouflage and stealth to capture its prey. It “is a small species of praying mantis from Africa remarkable for its leaf-like body[, and] it is the sole member of the genus Phyllocrania.” Images via Frupus on Flickr Images via Wikipedia Videos of the [...]
Via Wikipedia See more animal camouflage here on The Conservation Report. Filed under: Animals, Biodiversity, Biology, Conservation, Nature, Wildlife Tagged: Animal Camouflage, Camouflage, Can You See Me? | Animal Camouflage, Leopard Camouflage
Putz "What do you call those eyes?" 2010-06-23 Here’s what stephanie says about Putz: "Putz likes to climb into plastic shopping bags, curl up in a ball, and drift off to sleep while in there. She is so comfortable in plastic store bags that she doesn’t mind when I pick the bag up by both [...]
Members of the Tea Party frequently claim that the federal government is destroying the U.S. Constitution, but although the Tea Party utilizes the phrase “Don’t Tread on Me,” the Tea Party is the first to tread on the U.S. Constitution with their shameless ignorance. In a recent debate with the Delaware U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Chris Coons, [...]
Yesterday NRDC Action Fund released a new poll showing, once again, that Americans are overwhelmingly in favor of clean energy legislation. The NRDC Action Fund polled voters in 23 close Congressional races and found they were far more likely to vote for candidates who support clean energy legislation. Heather Taylor-Miesle of NRDC explains: “In fact, [...]
I am still busy on deadline on a few projects and so thought you might like this video of wild cats enjoying the environmental enrichment–pumpkins. It is sure to bring a smile to your face and is a reminder that animals need some diversity in their lives–whether or not they are wild or tame.
Today’s IUCN Species of the Day is EDGE amphibian number 15, the Table Mountain ghost frog (Heleophryne rosei).
The family to which the Table Mountain ghost frog belongs represents the most ancient members of the Neobatrachia suborder (the modern frogs and toads) having diverged from their closest ancestors over 160 million years ago.
Found only [...]
Scientists observe a new species of snailfish living at 7000 meters (or about 23,000 feet) below the ocean surface in a deep ocean trench. According to one scientist, “The immense isolation of each trench draws parallels with island evolution theory popularised by Darwin’s finches.” More via Physorg.com: These latest discoveries provide a new insight into [...]
Babbs "Who perfected the bunny flop?" 2010-06-30 Here’s what Kaitlyn Labute says about Babbs: "Babbs is a sweetie. although she doesn’t give kisses like Buggsy, she is always investigating the play area. She binkies and bunny flops everywhere." "Binkies and bunny flops… Oh Yeah!"
A second update from EDGE Fellow Claudio Soto-Azat.
Darwin’s frogs are two species of endangered anurans endemic to the native template beech forests of Central and Southern Chile. Southern Darwin’s frogs (Rhinoderma darwinii) were discovered by Charles Darwin during his expedition around the world, in February 1835 near the city of Valdivia, Southern Chile. Northern [...]
Image via sea turtle on Flickr This series is in no way meant to be exhaustive but merely a sample of nature’s most spectacular trees — available to you via the Internet and by people who have decided to share their images via a creative commons license. Wikipedia also has a list of famous trees that [...]
Erythrura psittacea The Parrot Finches are so named because of their beautiful coloration, much more showy than many finches! The Red-headed Parrot Finch is a very beautiful grassfinch. They are not real common in captivity but are not difficult to keep and breed. They do not do well as a caged pet however, but thrive [...]
I enjoy seeing people work with any type of animal. In my early days I did a lot of things with different reptiles and in many zoos training is standard for husbandry care. What you see in this video is luring–where the animal follows the food lure but you can chain behaviors together so the [...]
Discrimination training with any animal can be done. This is an interesting demonstration and I’ve posted it to show that when the raven makes the wrong choice, the objects are removed so that the opportunity to earn a reward is withdrawn. Then the animal is presented with another option to try again. I’ll be back [...]
Buggsy "What 3 qualities make the perfect rabbit?" 2010-06-30 Here’s what Kaitlyn Labute says about Buggsy : "Buggsy is a goof ball. He is always hopping around doing something cute. He loves to give kisses." "Buggsy… we are wondering how he got his name? We bet Buggsy and Babbs have alot of fun together. Thanks [...]
Introducing The Build A Frog Pond Contest! Dear SAVE THE FROGS! Supporter, Habitat destruction is the number one cause of amphibian extinctions worldwide. Fortunately, homeowners and schools can help create new habitat for frogs! Building a backyard frog pond is a great way to give your local frog populations a boost. The SAVE THE FROGS! [...]
An update from EDGE Fellow Claudio Soto-Azat
Darwin’s frogs (Rhinoderma darwinii and R. rufum) are two endangered amphibians species only known from the temperate native forests of central and Southern Chile. These are the only amphibians, within the > 6,600 species, which has developed a unique strategy of parental care. Males are able to ingest their [...]
Kaiber "A wingless dragon… but a dragon nonetheless!" 2010-07-01 Here’s what Alma Alvarado says about Kaiber: "Kiaber is the most wonderful & amazing wingless dragon (Bearded Dragon) I ever owned. He’s intelligent, extra friendly & adventurous. He just loves to have a fun tme around. ;]" "Kaiber is a great looking dragon, he has some [...]
Okay, so everyone seems to want to label animal training these days. Personally, I view a lot of it simply as marketing strategy. Make up or alter a name–and market it as a new way of training. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all type of animal training that works for everyone. Plus, the biggest problem facing animal [...]
The "turtle and dugong capital of the world", the northern Great Barrier Reef (GBR) and Torres Strait region, faces increased pressure under climate change from human actions such as fishing, hunting, onshore development and pollution. "Depletion of turtle and dugong numbers increases their vulnerability to other threats and lowers their ability to cope with climate change," Dr Mariana Fuentes of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies and James Cook University will tell the Coral Reef Symposium in Canberra today........
EDGE mammal number 67 the Chacoan peccary (Catagonus wagneri) is today’s IUCN Species of the day!
The Chacoan peccary is a large pig-like mammal with a long, flexible snout and grey-brown bristly fur. Its family, Tayassuidae, diverged from its pig ancestors 35 millions years ago and there are just three living genera including the Chacoan [...]
Sub-headline: as usual, it blows up in their face. News is coming out that the Office of Management and Budget blocked NOAA from releasing its worst case scenario estimates for the oil spill. Seriously? OMB? A spokesman said “”The issue was the modeling, the science and the assumptions they were using to come up with [...]
Fritz "What could this little guy possibly be afraid of?" 2010-06-03 Here’s what Kendall Christensen says about Fritz: "I just adopted him on 05/28/10. He is quite intelligent. He is easy to train and has many great habits. He asks permission to come sit on your lap and he is terrified of babies. Not aggressive, [...]
» View a slideshow at the Washington Post site of wonderful photos of marine life, including some bizarre new species involved in the COML Project. » Find out more about The Census of Marine Life (don’t miss their image and video galleries) | Download the “First Census of Marine Life 2010: Highlights of a Decade of [...]
Elephant Skin Coral Pachyseris rugosa "If you’ve ever stroked an elephant, than you have a real good idea what I’m like… soft and wrinkled!" 2/03/2010 The Elephant Skin Coral is a curious looking stony coral, with an attractive ruffled surface! The Elephant Skin Coral Pachyseris rugosa gets its name from the “wrinkled” look of its [...]
Fritz "What could this little guy possibly be afraid of?" 2010-06-03 Here’s what Kendall Christensen says about Fritz: "I just adopted him on 05/28/10. He is quite intelligent. He is easy to train and has many great habits. He asks permission to come sit on your lap and he is terrified of babies. Not aggressive, [...]
Toby "What does Toby do best?" 2010-05-23 Here’s what Ashley Mitchell says about Toby: " At 5 months old he learned to give high fives and loves playing tag" "We wanna give Toby a high-five for cuteness! Thanks for sharing him here."
from New York Magazine :
Nature is prospering in New York. Yes, the otters, minks, bears, and mountain lions have long since disappeared. But nature as a whole—the ecosystem that is the harbor—never went away. In fact—and this may seem implausible—nature is in many ways more plentiful in New York City than it is in the [...]
Conservation International’s “Lost Frogs” campaign (see EDGE blog) has found the elusive Cave splayfoot salamander (Chiropterotriton mosaueri) during its hunt for the world’s Missing In Action amphibians!
The rediscovery was hailed today, meaning that this is the first time anyone has seen the cave-dwelling salamander since 1941…nearly 7 decades ago! This missing lungless salamander was located in [...]
I like all my metaphors for bureaucracy to be in the language of game hunting.
I had a bird dog named Gus. When Gus couldn’t find pheasants he worked up an enthusiasm for Sora rails and meadowlarks. This whipped-up zeal for unsatisfactory substitutes masked his failure to find the real thing. It assuaged his inner frustration.
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We conservationists are like that. [...]
The Millenium Ecosystem Assessment (2000) predicted that the carbon market, then worth about $300 million annually, would be worth approximately $10 – $44 billion in 2010. By 2008, it was worth $126 billion.
When Kenyan EDGE Fellow Grace Wambui was awarded an EDGE Fellowship to study the golden-rumped elephant-shrew, she had little idea that she would discover a mammal that is potentially new to science.
The golden-rumped elephant-shrew (also known as the golden-rumped sengi) is the most threatened of the four currently recognised species of giant elephant-shrew. It is [...]
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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........
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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 [...]