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American Ginseng Poaching in US National Parks: Illegal Harvest Threatens North American Medicinal Plant Used in TCM

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Update on Orphan Rhino Reintroduction in India: Endangered Rhinoceros Released in Manas National Park, Assam

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Growing Need for Better Whale Shark Conservation: Popular Dive Tour Species Has Habitat, Fisheries and Aquarium Issues

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Beavers May Help Mitigate Climate Change Effects: A Canadian National Park's Wetlands were Healthier During Drought

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Environmental Role of Keystone Species: Does Ecosystem Balance Always Depend on One Definitive Organism?

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

What is the AZA Species Survival Plan Program? Cooperative Endangered Species Captive Breeding and Management Plans

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Eastern American Burying Beetle Reintroduction: A Cooperative Endangered Species Conservation Project in New England

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wandering Albatross Forages Using Sense of Smell: GPS Tracking Indicates Scent Markers Important to Open Ocean Feeding

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

US Federal Ban on Krill Fishing in Pacific: NOAA Protects Ocean Food Source for Marine Mammals, Birds and Fish

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

European Union Shark Conservation Action Plan: Shark Finning, Sustainable Fisheries and Bycatch Problems Addressed

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Cameras Capture Secret Life of Peregrine Falcons: Montana Research Facility Monitors Endangered Raptors on the Nest

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Reintroduction of the Smooth Snake in the UK: Heathland Restoration Aids Expansion of Rare Reptile Population

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Pacific Islands Responsible Whale Watching Pact: Twenty-five Countries Endorse Regional Marine Mammal Viewing Code

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Will Last Galapagos Giant Tortoise Reproduce? Lonesome George Mates Again as Home Island of Pinta is Restored

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Mass Audubon Tests Management Intensive Grazing: Livestock Helps Improve Habitat at Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Study of Impacts of Swim With Wild Dolphin Tours: Disturbance to Resting Marine Mammals May be Affecting Populations

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Using Google Earth to Find New Wildlife Habitat: Scientists Now Exploring the Largest Rainforest in Southern Africa

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Critically Endangered Spoon-billed Sandpipers: Limited Breeding Habitat May Hinder Recovery of Shorebird Species

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Whales May Suffer From Decompression Sickness: Study Provides Clues to How Navy Sonar Affects Rare Beaked Whales

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

South Africa's Newest Marine Protected Area: Prince Edward Islands is the First Southern Ocean Off-shore Reserve

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Afghanistan Lists Threatened Wildlife Species: Hunting and Harvesting Ban Affects Afghani Animals, Birds and Plants

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Afghanistan Announces First National Park: Despite Ongoing Conflict Afghans Support Environmental Protection

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ninth Annual European Union Green Week Conference: Brussels Meeting in Late June Features Live Web Streaming Video

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Whale Communication Aids Conservation Efforts: Singing Right & Blue Whales Found Using Underwater Sound Monitoring

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ecosystem Recovery Review Suggests Optimism: Damaged Environments May Heal More Rapidly Than Originally Thought

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Endangered Monk Seal and Condor Gunshot Victims: Incidents Highlight Frustration With Wildlife Protection Efforts

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation: Protecting Little Understood Keystone Species and Their Ecosystems

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bivalve Shells Buffer Ocean Acidification: Casco Bay Study Suggests Way to Counteract Clam Population Losses

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Avian Migration Radar Detectors Have Many Uses: Wind Farm Planning & Lower Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard Applications

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

More Rare Irrawaddy River Dolphins in Bangladesh: Endangered Asian Dolphin Species Gets Critical Population Boost

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Border Wall & Recession Threaten Sabal Palm: Texas Audubon Works to Protect Endangered Plant & Animal Sanctuary

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Families Gone Wild Alaskan Refuge Trip Contest: Barbara’s Bakery Sponsors National Wildlife Refuge Tour Sweepstakes

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Maya Nut Tree and Rainforest Conservation: Equilibrium Fund Empowers Local Women and Protects Their Environment

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Celebrate World Oceans Day on June 8, 2009: Recognizing Link Between Earth’s Health and Condition of the Oceans

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Update on Bee Colony Collapse Disorder: Pesticides, Monoculture, Parasites and Viruses All Have Roles in CCD

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Advances in Wildlife Tracking Methods: Crittercams and Cell Phones Now Used to Track Free Ranging Animals

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Saving the Critically Endangered Amur Leopard: Captive Breeding may Aid Big Cat Subspecies Found Only in Russia

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Federal Duck Stamps Raise Millions for Wetlands: Wildlife Refuges Aided by Hunters, Conservationists and Collectors

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Russia's One Year Ban on Harp Seal Pup Hunt: Canada Unlikely to Follow Suit Despite International Pressure

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

2009 Junior Duck Stamp Contest Held on Earth Day: Student Artwork Raises Money for Wetland Conservation and Education

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Gray Wolves Partly Removed From Endangered List: Controversial Decision Reopens Debate On Predator Species Management

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Three Wildlife Conservation Ideas for Earth Day: Ways to Include Wild Animals and Their Habitats in the Celebration

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

What is the US Fish and Wildlife Service? American Agency Charged With Management of Many Wildlife Species

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Last Known Jaguar in United States is Dead: Sixteen Year Old Big Cat, Macho B, Was Suffering From Kidney Failure

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Pros and Cons of Swim with Manatee Tours: Marine Mammal Education and Respect or Wildlife Harassment and Abuse

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Marine Stewardship Council Fishery Certification: A Valuable Tool for the Environmentally Conscious Seafood Consumer

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Endangered Snow Leopard Numbers Continue to Fall: Poaching for Pelts, Conflict with Humans and Habitat Loss Threaten

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Demoiselle Crane Conservation in Annapurna: Using Education to Reverse Nepal’s Migratory Bird Population Decline

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Friends of Nature Protects Nepal's Biodiversity: Encouraging Endangered Species Conservation and Sustainable Use

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Why the Florida Manatee is at Risk of Extinction: Multiple Threats are Preventing Significant Growth in the Population

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

What 2009 Florida Manatee Survey Results Mean: Despite Record Numbers Seen Species Population Trend is Not Clear

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Economic Downturn Hits NY Zoos and Aquariums: Bronx Zoo, New York Aquarium and Many Small Nature Centers Affected

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Owl Conservation Awareness Camp in Nepal: Students in Kathmandu Learn About Threats to Native Raptor Species

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Using FishPhone to Find Eco-friendly Seafood: Green Fish Choices and Health Advisory Information Via Cell Phone

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Free Endangered Species Ringtones and Wallpaper: Center for Biological Diversity Offers Unique Wildlife Phone Sounds

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bat Friendly Gardens Help Threatened Species: A Wide Variety of Plants Provide a Healthy Ecosystem for Wildlife

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

More Evidence of Light Pollution Harm to Animals: Artificial Outdoor Light Negatively Affects Many Wildlife Species

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Research Confirms Bonobo Hunt Other Primates: Endangered Great Apes Seen Killing and Eating Monkey Species

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Partnership to Save Polluted New York City River: Bronx River Alliance Restoring the City’s Only Freshwater River

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bronx River Beaver is the First in 200 Years: Restored Waterway is Now Healthy Habitat for Dam Building Mammal

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Caspian Seal is Now an Endangered Species: Marine Mammal Population Collapse is the Result of Many Factors

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Hawaiian Monk Seal Critical Habitat Controversy: Mixed Reaction to Planned Inclusion of Main Island Beaches and Ocean

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Protecting Australia's Flatback Sea Turtle: Local Marine Turtle Species Benefits From Shared Nesting Beaches

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Bronx Zoo Goes Green For the Holidays: Exchanging the Traditional Light Show for Daytime Winter Activities

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

How to See More Wildlife: Tips to Enhance the Experience of Watching Wild Animals

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Facts About Wolf Management in Alaska: Subsistence Hunt, Moose Management and Aerial Hunt Issues Explained

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Choosing an Adopt A Wild Animal Christmas Gift: Deciding Between Wildlife Organizations Offering Adoption Packages

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Lowland Gorilla Population Numbers Questioned: Concerns Expressed About Counting Methods Used in Recent Survey

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

EBay Bans Global Internet Ivory Sales: IFAW Investigation Showed Significant Illegal Wildlife Web Trade

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

South American River Dolphin Census Results: Freshwater Dolphins Counted in Thirteen Rivers in Five Countries

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Turtle Islands Heritage Protected Area: Malaysian and The Philippines Work Together to Save Marine Turtles

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Rescue of Dennis the Manatee: Apparently Seamless Effort Was the Result of Many Days’ Preparation

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Cape May Bird Observatory Research Programs: Promoting Avian Conservation Through Research and Public Education

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Beneath the Waves- Protecting Marine Wildlife: IFAW’s Animal Action Week Focuses on Impacts of Plastic in the Ocean

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Modbury UK Leads Campaign to be Plastic Bag Free: One Woman’s Experience With Marine Debris Sparks A Growing Movement

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Endangered Ganges River Dolphin: Pollution, Hunting and Habitat Loss Harm Indian Freshwater Cetacean

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Elephant Management in Namibia: Balancing Rural Development With Protection of African Wildlife

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Ivory Sales to China Approved by CITES: Potential Increase in Elephant Poaching and Illegal Trade is Concern

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Guyana's Rainforest Supervision Proposal: Put the Country’s Rainforest Land Under International Management

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Rainforest Conservation Concessions: Protecting Biodiversity and Providing Income to Developing Countries

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Elephant Rehabilitation in Sri Lanka: Elephant Transit Home Returns Endangered Asian Elephants to the Wild

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Arboreal Gibbons Harmed by Deforestation: Asian Small Primates Lose Habitat and Food as Rainforests Disappear

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By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Botulism Kills Laysan Ducks on Midway: Hawaiian Atoll Staff Works to Reduce Losses of Rare Bird Species

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Gibbon Rehabilitation in Indonesia: Kalaweit Gibbon and Siamang Conservation Program Saves Rare Primates

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Is The Lesser Long-Nosed Bat Endangered? New Colonies Discovered But Border Wall and Migration Pose Hazards

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Book Review: The Snake Charmer: Jamie James’ Compelling Biography of Herpetologist Joe Slowinski

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Restoration of Florida's Everglades: National Park Wetlands Shrunken, Polluted And Host to Exotic Species

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Saving South America's Pantanal: Climate Change and Development Harm Globally Important Wetlands

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

When Not to Feed Wildlife, And Why: Common Mistakes Made When Trying to Help Wild Animals

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Extinction For The Greater Bamboo Lemur? Habitat Loss and Specialized Diet Restrict This Endangered Species

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

ICTE's Madagascar Conservation Programs: Tropical Rainforest Ecosystem Research, Education and Protection

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Black Crested Gibbons Are All Endangered: The Number of Species Is Debated But The Declines Are Not

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

The Top 25 Most Endangered Primates: Latest List Highlights The Need to Protect the World’s Rainforests

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Javan Gibbon Is Critically Endangered: Pet Trade and Habitat Loss Biggest Threats to Indonesia’s Primates

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Endangered Gibbon Released in India: Rare Hoolock Gibbon Successfully Rehabilitated and Returned to Wild

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Endangered Red-Legged Frog in California: Mark Twain’s Celebrated Jumping Frog Now Gone From Much of Its Range

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Do Reserves Protect Biodiversity? When Conservation of Natural Areas Draws People Wildlife May Suffer

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Peregrine Falcons and Chemicals: Harm From DDT in Rural Populations and PBDEs in Urban Birds of Prey

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Protecting Malaysia's Sea Turtles: Habitat Restoration, Egg Protection, and Even Cloning Considered

In: Endangered Species

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

Wildlife Trade And Biodiversity: Legal Trade May Endanger Species Which Now Have Healthy Populations

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

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