Causes Of Amphibian Declines, Still Not Totally Clear
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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
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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
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Tropical frogs are considered to be the indicators of global environmental health. Learn more here...Animal Extinction and Endangerment, Main Causes
Updated: 2012-01-31 19:50:58Animal 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: 2012-01-31 19:50:58<br/ Endangered animals are, no doubt, innocent victims of human actions. Learn more about them here.Gorilla Conservation, Crucially Important for Saving Gorillas
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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: 2012-01-31 19:50:58Mountain 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
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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
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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: 2012-01-31 19:50:58As 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: 2012-01-31 19:50:58Wildlife 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.Join us on Facebook - don't miss great environmmental information, tips and action
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Updated: 2012-01-31 19:50:58Pollution pictures - find many of them here. Pollution, indeed, is not glamorous...Pollution Effects
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Pollution effects on animals, humans and the environment can be devastating. Learn more here.Open Thread – January 31, 2012
Updated: 2012-01-31 13:10:13Please use this open thread to post your ideas, comments and information about issues not directly related to articles published on the Black Bear Blog. [...]This Video is So Bad This Must be Mrs. Farley Mowatt
Updated: 2012-01-31 13:08:51Please use this open thread to post your ideas, comments and information about issues not directly related to articles published on the Black Bear Blog. [...]Animal Tracks – Professional portraits reveal shelter animals’ true selves
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Animal Tracks – Professional portraits reveal shelter animals’ true selves. If you are a photographer and love animals, please consider volunteering your time to help the animals at your local shelter or rescue. Great photos really can make a difference … Continue reading →Strong 2011 has RMEF Eyeing an Ambitious 2012
Updated: 2012-01-30 20:17:06MISSOULA, Mont.-Record-high membership. Strong fiscal performance. A landmark 6 millionth acre of habitat stewardship and protection. On the momentum of these and other accomplishments in [...]Dog Breeds: The Basset Hound
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Want a small dog that also has a superior sense of smell? You could be in the market for that dog breed that represents fine shoes everywhere. We are talking about a Basset Hound. Origin Though they are short in stature, this dog has been highly prized on the European continent. It is related to [...]A Flawed Global Warming Analysis in the Wall Street Journal
Updated: 2012-01-30 19:15:51Last week, The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece by a few scientists and engineers who believe man-made climate change will have less impact on the environment than the vast majority of the scientific community has concluded it will. Debate is normal and necessary in science — it occurred even on such questions as [...]Sea lions 'shot' on US west coast
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At least eight sea lions have been shot dead in the US state of Washington in the past few weeks, wildlife officials say.Orangutan Protection Foundation Lomon Winter 2012
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Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home Lomon Winter 2012 Your Legacy , their Future About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans Plush , cute and cuddly Protected : Lomon Winter 2012 This post is password protected . To view it please enter your password : below : Password This page is password-protected . Enter your password to continue 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation Entries RSS Comments RSS Log in Site by 3DB Digital MediaVegas ‘Elk Camp’ to Support Conservation in Nevada
Updated: 2012-01-27 14:20:42MISSOULA, Mont.–Hunting brings $223 million in economic benefit to the State of Nevada. But you can’t have abundant game species to hunt–as well as other [...]Join Orange Animal Services, Dawn Brancheau Foundation for dog play yard dedication Sunday
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The public is welcome this Sunday, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at Orange County Animal Services for the dedication of the new, state-of-the-art dog play yard donated by the Dawn Brancheau Foundation.
Dawn was a trainer at SeaWorld Orlando who died during a performance.
“This is the first dog-centered community service project the Foundation has supported,” Amber Cavett, The Dawn [...]NatGeo :: New-Species Pictures: Cowboy Frog, Armored Catfish Among Finds
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New-Species Pictures: Cowboy Frog, Armored Catfish Among Finds. Gotta love new species! And how cuteOrangutan Protection Foundation Plush cute and cuddly
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, Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home Your Legacy , their Future About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans Plush , cute and cuddly Plush , cute and cuddly We're Back Cuter and cuddlier than ever £15 plus P P : Posted July 1st , 2010 under Latest News Previous post Next post Comments Comment from james Time November 29, 2011 at 11:33 am wow that really is cute and cuddly i wish i had one and i’m going to ask for one for christmas from orangy claus Write a comment : Name : E-mail : URL : Message 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation EntriesIs the Tasmanian Tiger Alive?
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Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936.World’s First Iridescent Mammal Discovered
Updated: 2012-01-25 07:00:00The fur of golden moles has multiple layers that act as reflectors similar to the "eye shine" of nocturnal mammals.46 New Species Discovered: Photos
Updated: 2012-01-25 07:00:00One of the world's last pristine tropical forests is home to a bevy of new species.Zebra Cichlids
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Zebra Cichlids“Zebra Cichlids are from Lake Malawi and are rock-dwellers! Also called Mbuna Cichlids, here you can find out about their care!” One of the most popular Lake Malawi Cichlids are the Zebra Cichlids! Zebra Cichlids, or Mbuna Cichlids, are from Lake Malawi in Africa. These are popular cichlids – and they are known for [...]Animal-World’s Featured Pet of the Week: Polish Rabbits
Updated: 2012-01-23 05:18:50
Animal-World’s Featured Pet for this week is: The Polish Rabbit! Rabbits make the perfect pet for many people. There are so many different rabbit breeds which all have their own unique characteristics! This makes it easier to choose a rabbit that suits your particular needs and wants. I personally have had several Polish Rabbits, and [...]Are You Ready for Dog Ownership?
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Dogs are said to be man’s best friend but they are also good for the rest of the human race. Dogs can raise your spirits, help with health recovery and display a fierce loyalty that can save your life. With these good points can come a downside. Are you really ready for a dog in [...]EXTINCTION: White-nose syndrome threatens bats with extinction
Updated: 2012-01-21 16:30:30: The Conservation Report Tracking news regarding conservation , the environment , energy , politics , and technology Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home About Disclaimer Resume Post navigation Previous Next EXTINCTION : White-nose syndrome threatens bats with extinction Posted on January 21, 2012 Share : this Print StumbleUpon Facebook Twitter Reddit Digg LinkedIn Email Like : this Like One blogger likes this . post This entry was posted in Animal Welfare Animals Biology Extinction and tagged Bat Conservation International Bats White-Nose Fungus White-Nose Fungus Bats White-Nose Fungus Brown Bat White-Nose Fungus Syndrome White-Nose Syndrome White-Nose Syndrome in Bats White-Nose Syndrome News by Buck Bookmark the permalink One thought on EXTINCTION :Conservation Update : Conserving biodiversity hotspots 'could bring world's poor $500bn a year'
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Image via Wikipedia Image via Wikipedia Study puts economic value on the indirect ecosystem servicesThe Blasto Coral
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Blasto CoralBlastomussa wellsi “What’s the best way to have a blast?… Consider adding a Blasto Coral to your aquarium!” The Blasto Coral is a unique coral and is popular among aquarists! The Blasto Coral is one of the Blastomussa Corals and they have many color variations. The Blasto Coral Blastomussa wellsi is actually one of [...]Beware of animal ‘rescue group’ called Needful Souls
Updated: 2012-01-20 21:33:38We received a news tip at the Sentinel warning of a group called Needful Souls that purportedly is an animal rescue organization and is becoming active in Florida. I am not familiar with the group, but a quick Google search indicates there are a lot of disturbing allegations about the group and definitely enough evidence to [...]
Orangutan Protection Foundation Your Legacy their Future
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, Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home Your Legacy , their Future About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Bid now for your own little piece of Nyaru Menteng Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans Your Legacy , their Future Life is precious and every Ape . matters Be remembered by ensuring the apes have a place in the world we . share You can download our legacy pack here If you intend to leave a legacy in your Will , please let us know by emailing admin orangutan-protection.org Write a comment : Name : E-mail : URL : Message 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation Entries RSSQuick, easy way to help out The Cat Protection Society
Updated: 2012-01-20 04:59:45Introducing EDGE Fellow Tran Quang Phuong
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My name is Tran Quang Phuong and I have just started an EDGE Fellowship working on the Sunda pangolin. I am interested in the conservation of small carnivores and Asian pangolins in Vietnam and I have been working for the Carnivore and Pangolin Conservation Program (CPCP) in Vietnam since 2005. The program is committed to [...]Pet Ownership: Buying a Pet Shark
Updated: 2012-01-18 05:22:24
Sharks are creatures of the deep. They are similar to their prehistoric ancestors in build and purpose. If you are fascinated with this aquatic character, here are some things you need to know about buying a pet shark. Sharks can be classified as what people call “exotic pets.” They are not the typical type of [...]Orangutan Protection Foundation
Updated: 2012-01-16 10:31:35Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Bid now for your own little piece of Nyaru Menteng Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans From Cage to Canopy : An Appeal from the Apes Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player . Please give today so that Lomon and many others can be free . tomorrow 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation Entries RSS Comments RSS Log in Site by 3DB Digital MediaOrangutan Protection Foundation
Updated: 2012-01-16 02:23:49Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Bid now for your own little piece of Nyaru Menteng Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans From Cage to Canopy : An Appeal from the Apes Get the Flash Player to see the wordTube Media Player . Please give today so that Lomon and many others can be free . tomorrow 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation Entries RSS Comments RSS Log in Site by 3DB Digital MediaOrangutan Protection Foundation Why They Need Our Help
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Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Bid now for your own little piece of Nyaru Menteng Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans Why They Need Our Help Acrobats of the Rainforest , they are a crucial element of a thriving ecosystem c Sam . Gracey The Orangutan is on the verge of extinction . As an integral part of a complex ecosystem , we cannot let the orangutan become extinct in the wild . Its habitat is being destroyed by a global demand for wood and palm oil , products which touch the lives of each of . us The situation has becomeOrangutan Protection Foundation Give As You Live
Updated: 2012-01-16 02:23:40Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Bid now for your own little piece of Nyaru Menteng Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans Give As You Live Give as you Live : Posted October 5th , 2011 under Latest News Previous post Next post Write a comment : Name : E-mail : URL : Message 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation Entries RSS Comments RSS Log in Site by 3DB Digital MediaOrangutan Protection Foundation Widgets for the Orangutans
Updated: 2012-01-16 02:23:40Saving Orangutans Together Orangutan Menu Home About the Orangutan What we do Why They Need Our Help Contact Us Search Results : Links Websites of interest Biodiversity Hotspots Princes Rainforest Trust The Red List The Sun Shines on the Apes Twitter updates Corporate sponsors Latest News Bid now for your own little piece of Nyaru Menteng Give As You Live Widgets for the Orangutans Widgets for the Orangutans Rise of the Planet of the Apes  Pledge your , name help the apes : Posted August 6th , 2010 under Latest News Previous post Next post Write a comment : Name : E-mail : URL : Message 2012 Orangutan Protection Foundation Entries RSS Comments RSS Log in Site by 3DB Digital MediaOrangutan Protection Foundation Log In
Updated: 2012-01-16 02:23:35Orangutan Protection Foundation Username Password Remember Me Register Lost your password Back to Orangutan Protection FoundationFive Years on the EDGE!
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Today is the fifth anniversary of the launch of the EDGE of Existence programme. Here we look back over some of the key moments in our history. After six expeditions into the wild, five species captured on camera for the first time, three species rediscovered, and one entirely new animal discovered, we’ve packed a lot into [...]Moon Polyps
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Moon PolypsPalythoa sp. “This is a sea mat type of button coral! They form clusters of polyps on “mats” of sand!” Moon Polyps received their name from the way their clusters of polyps appear – in the shape of half moons! The Moon Polyps Palythoa sp., are called by other names as well, including Encrusting [...]NEW SPECIES of frog is also the smallest-known vertebrate
Updated: 2012-01-13 16:49:35The Conservation Report Tracking news regarding conservation , the environment , energy , politics , and technology Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home About Disclaimer Resume Post navigation Previous Next NEW SPECIES of frog is also the smallest-known vertebrate Posted on January 13, 2012 Share : this Print StumbleUpon Facebook Twitter Reddit Digg LinkedIn Email Like : this Like 3 bloggers like this . post This entry was posted in Animals Biodiversity Biology Nature New Species and tagged Frog New Guinea New Species New Species Animals Discovered New Species Discovered New Species Found New Species of Frog New Species of Frog 2011 New Species of Frog 2012 Paedocypris Paedophryne Paedophryne amauensis Papua New Guinea Smallest Vertebrate World's SmallestBok Tower Gardens to host Winter Dog Day on Saturday
Updated: 2012-01-12 22:03:40The Hawk-headed Parrot
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Hawk-Headed Parrot“Technically I’m not a hawk – I just look like one! Another name I go by is the Red Fan Parrot.” The Hawk-Headed Parrot looks like a hawk because of it’s ability to make a ruff around its head! The Hawk-Headed Parrot has a unique ability. They can raise their neck feathers quite extensively [...]Conservation Expedition Grants
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Applications for ZSL’s 2012 Erasmus Darwin Barlow Expedition grants open! The deadline for submitting applications to the Conservation Expeditions grants is 31 January 201 The intention is to contribute funds for short field expeditions (maximum 3 months) that carry out surveys to gather information to address a field conservation question. The conservation question should focus on threatened [...]Orange Animal Services celebrates new year with $20.12 adoption fees
Updated: 2012-01-10 05:12:09Animal-World’s Featured Pet of the Week: the Cornish Rex Cat
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Animal-World’s Featured Pet for this week is: The Cornish Rex Cat! Cats are one of the most popular pets, with there being many different types to choose from! The Cornish Rex Cat is one of the relatively new breeds of cat developed and is quite unique looking. It is a great family cat simply because [...]NEW SPECIES of mouse lemur discovered in Madagascar
Updated: 2012-01-08 14:09:27The Conservation Report Tracking news regarding conservation , the environment , energy , politics , and technology Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home About Disclaimer Resume Post navigation Previous Next NEW SPECIES of mouse lemur discovered in Madagascar Posted on January 8, 2012 Share : this Print StumbleUpon Facebook Twitter Reddit Digg LinkedIn Email Like : this Like 2 bloggers like this . post This entry was posted in Conservation Biology New Species Animals and tagged New Species Madagascar Mouse Lemur Gerp's Mouse Lemur Microcebus gerpi Sahafina Forest Tavy Slash-and-Burn Agriculture Slash-and-Burn by Buck Bookmark the permalink Leave a Reply Cancel reply Enter your comment here . Fill in your details below or click an icon to log : in Email Not2011 in Review
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Years seem to be going faster and faster for me, and my time here at EDGE has been no exception. The last year has seen lots of developments and some great achievements for the EDGE programme. If you have not followed us for long, or your memory does not work as well as it used [...]Putting a value on natural capital
Updated: 2011-12-30 10:22:35The monetary value of natural capital is nearly always overlooked. Here, Conservation InternationalAmazing year…more to come
Updated: 2011-12-22 14:54:42
End of the year on the Last Survivors project… As we approach the end of 2011 its time to once again reflect on the year and look forward to the year ahead. This year really has really been quite amazingly productive despite some of challenges that we have faced. Our success has primarily come about [...]New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards Will Protect Children and Save Lives
Updated: 2011-12-21 21:23:04This is one of the best weeks I’ve had in a long time. Right on the heels of today’s landmark court decision upholding European laws to reduce airplane pollution, we got another historic moment for the environment and public health. Today, EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson unveiled the new Mercury and Air Toxics Standards, which will [...]Dawn Brancheau Foundation grant helps Orange shelter dogs
Updated: 2011-12-20 04:50:51Camera captures rare glimpse of pygmy hippo
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Camera traps are revolutionising our ability to track the changing fate of wildlife. Often used in remote locations looking for elusive species, this automated digital device that takes a photo whenever an animal triggers an infrared sensor, is producing rare glimpses into the secret lives of animals. In 2008, scientists from ZSL started a new programme [...]‘Pawtificates’ are great way to give gift of a new pet
Updated: 2011-12-18 21:48:25A great month for the livelihoods project in Sagalla
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The alternative livelihoods project to secure a future for he Sagalla caecilian never stops… Tree planting The weather has favoured tree planting this month, enabling us to plant 1,200 indigenous seedlings in an area of burnt exotic forest (mainly Eucalyptus). 4,000 seedlings in total will be planted in this area this season. The tree planting [...]Renewed passion for conservation
Updated: 2011-12-16 16:30:26
Our next blog from an EDGE training course participants comes from Badri Vinod Dahal. Badri is the Assistant Conservation Officer at Makalu Barun National Park which is the world’s only protected area with an elevation gain of more than 8,000m encompassing tropical forest as well as snow-capped peaks. As part of his job, Badri is [...]Species of the week: Togo Slippery Frog
Updated: 2011-12-13 09:54:08
It is not immediately obvious that the Togo slippery frog (Conraua derooi), which reaches the moderate sizes of 75-85 mm, is a close relative of the largest frog in the world: the Goliath frog (Conraua goliath), which grows to 400 mm. This species is forest-dependent, and lives in or near fast-flowing water, where its tadpoles [...]2011 Insanity
Updated: 2011-12-09 17:58:08Busy year, but Cons Blog lives on in our minds. Perhaps a triumphant return next year.REDISCOVERED SPECIES: Camera trap captures image of endangered Persian leopard in Afghanistan
Updated: 2011-12-07 18:44:24: The Conservation Report Tracking news regarding conservation , the environment , energy , politics , and technology Search Main menu Skip to primary content Skip to secondary content Home About Disclaimer Resume Post navigation Previous Next REDISCOVERED SPECIES : Camera trap captures image of endangered Persian leopard in Afghanistan Posted on December 7, 2011 Top Rated My Twitter Feed Obama Leads by Wide Margins Among Latinos , but Florida in Play for GOP http : t.co rgbczdrK POTUS 3 days ago It's been a warm winter in North Carolina . The frogs , normally harbingers of spring , have been croaking and singing for the past week . 3 days ago Police officers may be liable on claims that they let a police dog attack an unresisting suspecting for 5 to 7 minutes : http : t.co 0KWJcULZ 4 daysEstimating the prey population of tigers in the Barandhabar Corridor
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The EDGE Fellows training course has now finished (and a fantastic time was had by all!) but we’ve still got lots of exciting stories to share with you. As part of their mini-project assignments, each of the participants wrote a blog – most about their experiences whilst carrying out the mini-projects but some more generally [...]Home 4 the Holidays Pet Adoption Open House is Saturday!
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