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Black Crested Gibbons Are All Endangered
Once found throughout Vietnam, Laos and China, the black crested gibbons are all facing extinction, largely due to indigenous hunting practices and forest fragmentation. more...
Dwarf Manatee Possible New Species
Smallest manatee on record found in Brazil. While distinct in many ways, scientists are unsure whether it is a new species or a subpopulation of the Amazonian manatee. more...
Ban Lead- Save Endangered Wildlife
Complete ban on lead bullets and fishing tackle is needed to protect wildlife from lead exposure in the environment. Lead-free fishing & hunting gear readily available. more...
Congo Fighting Affects Gorillas
Mountain gorillas endure new round of slaughter. Rangers find healthy infant before fighting resumes in DRC's Virunga Park, home of nearly half of world population. more...
Bycatch Fees Used in Conservation
Endangered species at risk from net entanglement would be helped using money from mitigation fees. Fishermen get incentives to reduce chances of fishing gear deaths. more...
Sea Lions and Fur Seals in Decline
Northern fur seal and Steller sea lion populations are falling around the Aleutian and Pribilof Islands. Ecosystem changes in the Northern Pacific Ocean play a key role. more...
Migrating Gray Whales Thin in 2007
Scientists suspect thinning ice layer in Arctic is main culprit behind lack of food but overfishing and normal weather cycles may be affecting their health as well. more...
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Rebecca Ford
There's still much to discover about China, not least its wildlife. This new Bradt guide gives a fascinating introduction to the subject. more...
By: Colin Forsyth
The situation for animals outside of protected areas is becoming increasingly precarious as development and pesticides take their toll. more...
Before the Second World War meadows of fritillaries were common in Britain but since then many of these meadows have been drained and ploughed for the production of food. more...
Jane Goodall's Reason for Hope
By: Engrid Whisenant
In the final of a three-part series, Jane Goodall's continued activism brings the plight of wild chimpanzees into the spotlight and brightens their future more...
By: Engrid Whisenant
In this second of a three-part series, Jane transitions from researcher into activist to bring heightened awareness to the plight of wild chimpanzees in Africa more...
By: Engrid Whisenant
This article explores the extraordinary beginnings of one of the most beloved and visible animal researchers and conservationists of our day. more...
Preventing Moose Road Accidents
By: Jill Browne
In British Columbia, the Wildlife Collision Prevention Program has been studying moose habits and roadkill patterns. Some misconceptions about moose need to change. more...
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