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In 2006, the number of endangered species rose to more than 16,000 worldwide. Habitat loss, pollution and human-animal conflict all play a part when species are threatened with extinction. Introductions of non-native species devastate local native populations and alter ecosystems.
From elephants, tigers and bears to monk seals, sea turtles and whales we'll explore wildlife conservation issues and find some reasons to be encouraged. With new species being discovered every day, interest in protecting some of the world's unique habitats is growing.
Wildlife conservation issues cross international borders. Working cooperatively across cultures and ideologies, people are making a difference to many species, including our own.
South Africa's Newest Marine Protected Area
Designation of fourth largest MPA protects a South African biodiversity hotspot, which is home to seals, whales and seabirds, from illegal fisheries and other threats more...
Afghanistan Lists Threatened Wildlife Species
Thirty-two species, including the snow leopard, come under the protection of the Afghanistan National Wildlife Protection Agency (Nepa) and more are under consideration. more...
Afghanistan Announces First National Park
Unique ground up approach has meant local citizens benefit from presence of Band-e-Amir National Park's natural beauty and aid efforts to make it a World Heritage site. more...
Ninth Annual European Union Green Week Conference
Climate Change: Act and Adapt is theme for the 2009 Green Week Conference, with sessions emphasizing EU climate policy and a vision of a carbon free society by 2050. more...
Whale Communication Aids Conservation Efforts
Advances in passive acoustic monitoring are helping keep track of endangered whales. Right whales return to former killing ground and blue whales are singing off NYC. more...
Ecosystem Recovery Review Suggests Optimism
A recent review of research papers indicates some human impacted environments may quickly return to their pre-impact state. But are there biases in the papers reviewed? more...
Endangered Monk Seal and Condor Gunshot Victims
Anger over lead shot ban in California and critical habitat protection issues in Hawaii may have triggered the shooting of four endangered animals, three of which died. more...
The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation
For nearly forty years the Xerces Society has been working to prevent the extinction of various animals without backbones whose value is now beginning to be understood. more...
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