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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.
It is that time once again to issue the not-so-coveted Black Bear Blog Golden Horse Excrement Award. This award is rare and goes only to the most deserving. In this case a group of scientists and scientist “wannabes” have signed on to a letter sent to the United States Senate asking them not to pass [...]
The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was passed into law in 1973. Other than a little ironing and spot cleaning, it remains the same piece of legislation it was 48 years ago…..and that’s part of the problem with it today. The ESA was intended to protect species of animals and plants from needless slaughter and ruin. [...]
The Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010 devastated the Gulf of Mexico ecologically and economically. However, a newly released study published in Conservation Letters reveals that the true impact of the disaster on wildlife appears to be gravely underestimated. The study argues that fatality figures based on the number of recovered animal carcasses will not give a true death toll, which appears to be 50 times higher than believed........
From the American Kennel Club:
If you have trouble with your dog digging in your yard, or in newly planted gardens, take note of a few tips from Mary Burch, an animal behavorist and AKC Canine Good Citizen director.
“Dogs dig for a number of reasons,” Burch said. “It is a common issue that dog owners face, [...]
A cat sits under a bookshelf at Green Animal Hospital, set up as a temporary animal shelter in Miyako, Japan, about two weeks after the earthquake and tsunami. Hundreds of family pets are struggling to survive in the desolate northeast coastal areas that were ravaged by the tsunami. Some pets have been reunited with owners [...]
From the Brevard County Natural Resources Management Office:
Bark in the Bay, a free event for dog owners and their pets, is planned from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at the Palm Bay Regional Park’s off-leash dog park, 1951 Malabar Road NW.
Bark in the Bay will include pet-related educational displays, adoptable pets, dog [...]
Seminole County commissioners have passed an ordinance that forbids dog and cat owners to keep their pets tied up outside for longer than an hour between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. The vote on Tuesday, March 22, was unanimous.
Also, two or more pets are not to be chained so that they could get tangled up, [...]
In case you missed the news, Tilikum, SeaWorld Orlando’s orca that killed trainer Dawn Brancheau in February 2010, is returning to show biz. Tilikum’s first performance in “Believe” is scheduled for Wednesday morning, March 30. SeaWorld says the whale’s return to public shows “is an important component of his physical, social and mental enrichment,” and [...]
So I found some interesting statistics when looking into animals jobs and the forecast for careers with animals. In this case I was looking into the domestic animal realm—specifically companion animals. Animal care and service workers held 220,400 jobs in 2008. Nearly 4 out of 5 worked as nonfarm animal caretakers; the remainder worked as [...]
From the Amercian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals:
The ASPCA estimates the average cost of basic food, supplies, medical care and training for a dog or cat is $700 to $875 annually. Over the life of a 14-year-old dog or cat, the cost of pet ownership can reach an average total of $12,250. [...]
From Labrador Retriever Rescue of Florida:
Meet Austin, a friendly 3-year-old guy with a shiny black coat. He loves people, enjoys swimming and the outdoors, and gets along well with other dogs. He also is well-behaved inside the house. He is a blocky boy with a nice otter tail and distinguished profile.
If you are interested in [...]
From the Humane Society of the United States:
A statewide survey conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research shows that Florida voters strongly oppose trophy hunting of the state’s recovering black bear population. They also support efforts to crack down on puppy mills and stop forcing greyhound tracks to offer excessive amounts of live greyhound racing.
By a [...]
Good news for folks who like to take their dogs to Winter Park’s Fleet Peeples Park: The Winter Park City Commission on Monday decided to rescind fees that had been imposed last year and to refund fees that have been paid. Colleague Joseph Freeman has the whole story.
A photograph of polar bear Knut lies among candles and flowers left by mourners at the gate of the Berlin Zoo after the 4-year-old polar bear died unexpectedly March 19. Reuters news service relayed a report in Focus magazine that quoted neurologists as saying an epileptic seizure was responsible for Knut’s death. His father, Lars, [...]
Clydesdale Equus caballus"I have a quiet and calm temperament, but I sure do eat a lot!" As a draft/heavy horse, the Clydesdale is one of the most popular horses of its kind in the world! Clydesdales are heavy draft horses with high stepping gaits and beautiful coats. Most people immediately think of the Clydesdale as [...]
Models of wildlife habitat now can monitor changes over time more accurately and more easily, thanks to Michigan State University research. "Monitoring and projecting future changes are essential for sustainable management of coupled human and natural systems, including wildlife habitat," said Jianguo "Jack" Liu, Rachel Carson Chair in Sustainability at MSU. "Innovative computer models are urgently needed for effective monitoring and projection"........
How can anyone not love these furry little critters?!? Entries from the Fresh Step contest will change anyone’s mind. I entered the Fresh Step contest about a month ago, and have been checking back routinely to see the competition that my little Bridget is up against. Long and short of it: her chances might be [...]
Images via Wikipedia One of my favorite species of waterfowl, and one of the most unusual, is the magpie goose (Anseranas semipalmata). I worked with these extraordinary creatures at Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park (which I highly recommend that you visit if you’re ever travelling through North Carolina — it’s located off Interstate 95). The magpie [...]
Image: According to Wikipedia, “Waldpolenz Solar Park, which is the world’s largest thin-film photovoltaic (PV) power system, was built . . . at a former military air base to the east of Leipzig in Germany. The power plant is a 40 MW solar power system using state-of-the-art thin film technology, and was fully operational by [...]
Some of the best examples of animal camouflage come from the African savannahs. Zebra Via Stephen Downes on Flickr Cheetah Via zrim on Flickr Via Splodgy Pig on Flickr Elephant Via western4uk on Flickr Giraffe Via Esthr on Flickr Leopard Via Wikipedia See more animal camouflage here on The Conservation Report. The authors or licensors of these [...]
Images via American Lung Association Fred Upton, who is a Republican Representative from Michigan and the chairman of the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce, wants to “to strip the Environmental Protection Agency of the ability to regulate climate-warming gases like carbon dioxide, which the agency declared a threat to public health and safety in [...]
Rhino populations in Africa are facing the "worst poaching crisis for decades" as more than 800 are killed in the past three years, say conservationists.
Wild migratory birds may indeed play a role in the spread of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza H5N1. A study by the U.S. Geological Survey, the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization and the Chinese Academy of Sciences used satellites, outbreak data and genetics to uncover an unknown link in Tibet among wild birds, poultry and the movement of the often-deadly virus........
My name is Marta Gaworek-Michalczenia. Straight from the start I want to thank Helen Meredith for giving me the opportunity and privilege to blog about my experience on the EGDE website. She has been very friendly and supportive towards me and actually helped me to get a grant from Vodafone. Very briefly, the Vodafone World [...]
Torch Coral Euphyllia glabrescens "How about a little Metallic Green Coral in the mix, just to brighten things up!" 3/18/2010 The Torch Coral is not only beautiful, but can also be a great surrogate anemone for your clownfish! The gorgeous Torch Coral E. glabrescens really stands out from the other Euphyllia spp. with its flowing [...]
Doggie Conga Line! I’ll be writing a bit about this video and the training it took to get it a little bit later but today is just for fun, fun, fun! In the meantime, leave you comments below and tell me what you think and how you think they achieved the doggie conga line training.
Chinese Shar Pei Canis lupus familiaris"I am extremely loyal to my family and a highly intelligent dog!" The Chinese Shar Pei originated from the ancient Chinese Guangdong province and is a rare breed. The Chinese Shar-Pei has been around for a very long time, however not much is known about it’s actual history or ancestry. [...]
Someone recently asked me about careers with dogs. If you’ve ever invested time in reading my Unusual Animal Careers series you know that I break animal careers into two types, domestic animals or exotic animals. The reason I don’t usually chat about species specific or breed specific topics is because it limits your options. However, [...]
This week Catherine Head and Camellia Williams begin work on developing a coral reef training course supported by the Vodafone World of Difference Foundation. Catherine and Camellia are among 500 people across the UK who won the opportunity to work at their chosen charity for two months and they will use this time to develop [...]
Back to the main animal science blog page Subscribe To Animal Science Blog RSS Feed Researchers urge more prominent role for zoos Two examples of the success of captive breeding in supporting species protection : the Asiatic wild horse Przewalskis horse and the Californian condor , both whose risk status has been downgraded thanks to breeding at . zoos Credit : Wikipedia Chuck Szmurlo BS Thurner Hof Of around seven land vertebrate species whose survival in the wild is threatened one is also kept in captivity . These and other data on the protection of species in zoos and aquaria have now been revealed by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research MPIDR in Rostock . Writing in the journal Science the team of scientists and the International Species Information System
The aggressive wolverine may not be powerful enough to survive climate change in the contiguous United States, new research concludes. Wolverine habitat in the northwestern United States is likely to warm dramatically if society continues to emit large amounts of greenhouse gases, as per new computer model simulations carried out at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colo........
Things are not always what they seem when it comes to fish�something researchers at the Smithsonian Institution and the Ocean Science Foundation are finding out. Using modern genetic analysis, combined with traditional examination of morphology, the researchers discovered that what were once believed to be three species of blenny in the genus Starksia are actually 10 distinct species. The team's findings appear in the scientific journal ZooKeys, Feb. 3........
A new, wide-ranging survey that compares the past and present condition of oyster reefs around the globe finds that more than 90 percent of former reefs have been lost in most of the "bays" and ecoregions where the prized molluscs were formerly abundant. In a number of places, such as the Wadden Sea in Europe and Narragansett Bay, oysters are rated "functionally extinct," with fewer than 1 percent of former reefs persisting. The declines are in most cases a result of over-harvesting of wild populations and disease, often exacerbated by the introduction of non-native species........
Flexible Leather Coral Sinularia flexibilis "Can yoga excercises and a leather coral mix? Look at this flexible fellow and see what you think!" 1/10/2011 The gentle sway of a Flexible Leather Coral has an almost hypnotic movement in the correct water flow! Mesmerizing to watch, the Flexible Leather Coral Sinularia flexibilis is a bit more [...]
Holland Lop Rabbits Oryctolagus cuniculus"I am the smallest of the lop rabbits, weighing only up to 4 pounds!" Floppy ears make this rabbit very adorable, as well as making it a delightful bunny overall! Holland Lops are miniature versions of the larger Lop-eared Rabbit, as are the Mini Lops. They are the most popular breed [...]
Image via Clay Bennett Personally, I’m not against using nuclear energy sources to meet energy demand and to reduce carbon emissions. However, since there are significant drawbacks to nuclear power, I do not believe that the nuclearization of energy sources, or substantially increasing the number of nuclear power stations to meet energy demand and to reduce [...]
Above: Animal CSI Unit of the ASPCA Forensics Team. Photo courtesy of the ASPCA Animal CSI? You bet! Animal forensics is something that began back in the late 1980s but that only began to surface as a viable animal career recently. But it got the attention of the media back in 2009 with the first [...]
My name is Maria Eugenia and I come from Bolivia. I decided to study biology because I love wildlife and I want to support its conservation and management. I graduated from the Universidad Mayor de San Andrés in La Paz - Bolivia, and then went to Mexico to study for a Master of Science. The [...]
Splendid Knotted Fan Coral Acabaria splendenss "What could be more splendid that a beautiful, colorful fan coral in your reef? There’s just one problem… VERY difficult to keep!"11/14/2010 The Splendid Knotted Fan Coral is a rarity in the aquarium industry, and a hard to keep beauty! The Acabaria corals are found in the Red Sea, [...]
White’s Tree Frog Litoria caerulea"Looking for a great beginner soft coral? I’m a hardy little frog and am great for kids!" The White’s Tree Frog, a quiet critter with bulging eyes, is one of the most laid back animals there is!It is a very easy frog to take care of and thus is excellent for [...]
Colt CoralCladiella Sp. "Big lumpy fingers full of fluff is the best way to describe me… I just don’t know where "colt" came from!" 1/10/2011 The Colt Coral has heavy lumpy looking “fingers” covered with fluffy polyps, and they grow in all directions! The Colt Coral Cladiella sp. is a popular and easy care leather [...]
While on holiday in Panama, David Curnick, a member of the Marine and Freshwater team at ZSL and sloth enthusiast met with Bryson Voirin who has spent the last 5 years filming and following the progress of the pygmy three-toed sloth (Bradypus pygmaeus) on the tiny island of Isla de Escudo which lies 17km from [...]
Who knew that baby hummingbirds could be so cute? BTW, here’s a discussion on handling young birds at 10000 Birds. Filed under: Animals, Video Tagged: Bird, Birds, Hummingbird, Hummingbird Feeding, Hummingbird Video Clip, Hummingbird Videos, Hummingbird Videos On YouTube, Hummingbirds, Recommended YouTube, Rescued Baby Hummingbird, YouTube
Republicans are using the state of the economy and the debate over the national debt to attack the EPA, to rollback environmental regulations, and to rollback policies that address overconsumption, pollution, and our addiction to oil. Republicans aren’t considering the best interests of the American people or the welfare of the public when they imprudently decide [...]
Last week WWF and Indonesia’s National Park Authority released new video footage of two critically endangered Javan rhinos (Rhinoceros sondaicus) and their calves providing positive news that this species is breeding in the Ujung Kulon National Park on the island of Java. The video footage released by WWF shows two separate families, one with a [...]
Common Toadstool Coral Sarcophyton glaucum"Looking for a great beginner soft coral? I’m tall handsome, and a great keeper!"1/10/2011 The easy care Common Toadstool Leather is large and handsome, and a plentiful soft coral! The Common Toadstool Coral Sarcophyton glaucum is one of the well-known and readily available soft corals. Like other leather corals in the [...]
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One of the new additions to the group of focal EDGE Mammals in urgent need of conservation attention is the saola, a shy and secretive mammal found in Vietnam and Lao PDR that many people have never even heard of. Therefore, George Tyson, our guest writer would like to introduce you to this incredibly unique [...]
Image via Wikipedia The emerald ash borer was accidentally realsed into the United States from Asia. Since its release, the invasive beetle has been extremely destructive to native ash trees in the United States. Scientists travelled to China to study the emerald ash borer and to try and discover the emerald ash borer’s Achilles heel — or a [...]
Gasland, a documentary that tackles the environmental side effects associated with drilling for natural gas, is up for an Oscar for the best documentary feature at the Academy Awards ceremony tomorrow. Not surprisingly, the fossil-fuel industry attacked the claims that are made in the documentary. However, given the history of environmental litigation that’s associated with fossil-fuel companies [...]
This week a major new report, three years in the making, on the current status of the world’s coral reefs called Reefs at Risk Revisited has been published. The report found that 75% of the world’s coral reefs are threatened by local threats such as overfishing, pollution and coastal development as well as thermal stress. [...]
Last month five Indus River dolphins (Platanista gangetica minor) were found dead in Pakistan with three females and a male found at the village of Ali Wahan and another female found floating further upstream the Indus River. The cause of death is yet to be determined and post-mortems are being carried out on three of [...]
This is an update from Joe Nunez on the Last Survivors project.
It’s been far too long since our last blog but then we have been incredibly busy on all fronts.
The team attended the VII Congress of Caribbean Biodiversity which was held at the “Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo (UASD)” at the start of February. It [...]
During August and December 2010 Conservation International (CI), in collaboration with the IUCN Amphibian Specialist Group (ASG) and Global Wildlife Conservation (GWC), supported expeditions to 21 different countries across 5 continents to find amphibian species that have not been seen in the past decade or more.
Just four species on Conservation International’s Top 100 list of [...]
We’re starting to think about scheduling expeditions again to gather data, photos, video, etc. of marine life and issues for marinebio.org. Check out http://marinebio.org/research/expeditions for the possibilities and contact us if you’re interested in joining us.
ScienceDaily (Feb. 5, 2011) — Things are not always what they seem when it comes to fish — something scientists at the Smithsonian Institution and the Ocean Science Foundation are finding out. Using modern genetic analysis, combined with traditional examination of morphology, the scientists discovered that what were once thought to be three species of [...]
Oysters are disappearing from coastlines around the world because of overharvesting and disease, researchers said. An estimated 85 percent of global wild oyster reefs and beds vanished in the past 20 to 130 years, according to a study led by Michael Beck, lead marine scientist at the University of California at Santa Cruz. His team [...]
A recent news article has revived some of the same old questions about compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL's). So EDF's Elena Craft has summed up the issue on our sister blog, Texas Energy Exchange. After compiling the most frequestly asked questions, and their answers, Elena concludes: Are CFLs the perfect energy solution? No, but they are a big [...]