May 6, 2008

Checkerspot Butterfly Endangered? Rare Butterfly Relies on Just Two Thousand Acres of Threatened Habit

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 5, 2008

US Border Issues Threaten Wildlife: Wall Between Mexico and the US Hampers Endangered Species Protection

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 29, 2008

GuyLian Supports Project Seahorse: Conservation of Marine Habitat Aided by Chocolate Seashell Sales

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 22, 2008

Brazilian Amazon's Two New Monkeys: New Species of Titi Monkeys Add to Rainforest Primate Biodiversity

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 14, 2008

Monarch Butterfly Migration: Habitat Loss and Genetically Modified Corn Threaten Butterflies

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 9, 2008

Great Lakes Cormorant Management: Call to Cull Is Questioned By Scientists and Conservation Groups

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 5, 2008

El Segundo Blue Butterfly Recovers: Restored Dunes Provide Habitat for Expanding Butterfly Population

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 1, 2008

Bats: World's Only Flying Mammals: Most Species Control Insect Pests While Others Pollinate Plants

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Mar 26, 2008

Threats to Sperm Whales Continue: Losses From Whaling, Net Entanglement, Ship Strikes and Ocean Noise

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Mar 19, 2008

Lemur Reintroduction in Madagascar: Return of Endangered Species Linked With Critical Habitat Protection

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Mar 17, 2008

Starbuck's Conservation Coffees: Starbucks and Conservation International Protect Sensitive Ecosystem

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Mar 13, 2008

Wild Wolf Killed in Massachusetts: First Gray Wolf in New England in 15 Years Confirmed by Biologists

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Mar 6, 2008

Helping Monk Seals and Fishermen: Data From Fisheries Used to Protect Fish Stocks and Endangered Seal

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 29, 2008

Indian Rhinos Return to Manas Park: Translocation Restores Endangered Species Lost During Civil Unrest

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 26, 2008

Alaskan Beluga Population Critical: White Whales of Cook Inlet Decline Despite End of Subsistence Hunt

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 22, 2008

Fire Retardants Harm Killer Whales: High Levels of PBDE Contaminate Endangered Orca Off British Columbia

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 20, 2008

Bat DieOff And Bee Colony Collapse: White Nose Syndrome in Bats Compared to Honey Bee Disease Outbreak

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 20, 2008

Two New Porcupines in the Amazon: Dwarf Rainforest Species May Be First of Many Porcupines Identified

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 15, 2008

Endangered Black Rhinos in Africa: Extinction Feared for One Subspecies As Poaching Continues

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 11, 2008

Amazon Rainforest Peccary Debate: Further Study Needed Before New Giant Species Formally Acknowledged

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 7, 2008

Sunscreens Threaten Coral Reefs: Ocean Swimmers’ Skin Protection Activates Deadly Reef Algae Virus

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 6, 2008

Dwarf Manatee Possible New Species: Rainforest Manatee Raises Questions of Species vs Subpopulation

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Feb 1, 2008

Video Cameras Watch Monk Seals: Study of Endangered Seals Aided by Remote Cameras in Breeding Caves

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 31, 2008

Brazilian Amazon's 10 New Species: New Mammals Highlight Importance of Protecting Amazon Rainforest

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 25, 2008

Sea Otters and Marine Pollution: Coastal Habitat and Shellfish Diet Lead to High Contaminant Exposure

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 17, 2008

Ban Lead- Save Endangered Wildlife: Condors, Eagles, Waterfowl and Mammals Suffer From Lead Poisoning

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 14, 2008

Elephants & Ants Help Acacia Trees: Study Shows link Between Large Herbivores, Ants and Healthy Trees

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 9, 2008

Endangered Monk Seals Make History: Youngest Rehab Pup Nears Release & First Video of Wild Birth Taken

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 8, 2008

The Five Bears of Europe and Asia: One Endangered, Three Vulnerable to Extinction, Only One Stable

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 4, 2008

New World’s Four Species of Bear: All Suffer Habitat Loss. Two are Considered Vulnerable to Extinction

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 3, 2008

Bear Poaching in North America: Increase in Illegal Hunting Linked to TCM Trade in Bear Bile

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jan 2, 2008

Mercury Levels High In Wildlife: Not Only Fish Contaminated. Birds, Reptiles and Mammals Affected Too

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Dec 27, 2007

What is Wildlife Rehabilitation: Do Rehabilitation Programs Help Wild Animals and Their Habitat?

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Dec 21, 2007

Panther Habitat Loss in Florida: Resulting Human Animal Conflict Threatens Endangered Big Cat

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Dec 12, 2007

North Atlantic Loggerhead Turtles: Endangered Status for Sea Turtle Harmed by Fishing & Climate Change?

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Dec 5, 2007

Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat: At Risk of Extinction: Captive Breeding, Translocation Efforts Begun

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 28, 2007

Florida Manatee Status Controversy: IUCN Gives Endangered Status; USFWS & Florida FWCC Want Downlisting

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 27, 2007

Most Endangered Bat on Seychelles: Endemic Sheath-tailed Bat Population is Close to Extinction

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 19, 2007

Invasive Trout Introduce Problems: Movement of Fish for Sport Affects Frogs and Native Trout Species

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 13, 2007

Chlamydia Vaccine to Help Koalas: Preventing Bacterial Infection to Slow Koala Population Decline

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 13, 2007

In Wadden Sea Seals Protected: After Viral Outbreak Harbor Seals Face Pollution & Human Disturbance

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 12, 2007

Hawaiian Monk Seals Endangered: Marine Pollution, Shark Predation and Starvation Are Threats

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 11, 2007

Pygmy Hippo Calf Born in Europe: Zoo-based Captive Breeding May Be Only Hope for Endangered Species

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 8, 2007

La Amistad Biosphere Reserve: Dam Building Near World Heritage Site Affects Wildlife and People

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 7, 2007

Indonesia’s Endangered Orangutan: Palm Oil and Pet Trade Threaten World’s Only Arboreal Great Ape

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 6, 2007

Saiga Antelope, Rhinoceros and TCM: Conservation Plan for One Species Causes Second to Become Endangered

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 5, 2007

A Wildlife Conservation Christmas: Fun Ways to Include Wild Animals in Your Holiday Celebration

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 2, 2007

Many Threats to Wild Chimpanzees: Popular Great Ape Victim of Habitat Loss, Bushmeat Trade and Farming

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 1, 2007

Great Ape Survival Project (GRASP): Preventing Extinction of Gorilla, Bonobo, Chimpanzee and Orangutan

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Nov 1, 2007

Bonobo Conservation Programs: Aiding Humanity’s Closest Great Ape Relative in the Congo

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 31, 2007

Living Christmas Trees: The Most Environmentally Friendly Option For the Holidays

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 30, 2007

Gorilla Protection Treaty: In Wake of Killings of Nine Great Apes More Cooperation Needed

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 29, 2007

Convention on Migratory Species: Wildlife Treaty for Cooperative Protection Among Range States

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 26, 2007

Yangtze Finless Porpoise Born: Second Captive Birth Gives Hope as Wild Population Declines

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 25, 2007

Sharks Harmed by Long Line Fishing: Bycatch and Finning Jeopardize Ocean Ecosystem Stability

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 22, 2007

Penguins And Oil in South America: Rehabilitators and Researchers Cooperate to Prevent Losses

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 19, 2007

Vaquita: Most Endangered Cetacean: World's Smallest Porpoise May be Next to Face Extinction

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 17, 2007

Ships Kill Endangered Blue Whales: Shipping Channel Deaths Emphasize Threats to World’s Largest Whales

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 15, 2007

Protecting Asian River Dolphins: Reserves, Ecotourism Aid Critically Endangered Dolphin Populations

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 11, 2007

Campobello Whale Rescue Team: Freeing Cetaceans Tangled in Fishing Gear in the Bay of Fundy

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 10, 2007

ANWR Oil Drilling Threat Delayed: Alaska Native & Environmental Groups Defeat Shell Oil - This Time

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 9, 2007

Atmospheric Pollution Enters Water: Non-Point Source Contaminants in Air Damage Rivers, Lakes and Oceans

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 6, 2007

Management of Introduced Crayfish: Crayfish Trapping Found Useful in Restoring Aquatic Biodiversity

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Oct 1, 2007

Androscoggin River Still Polluted: Maine River One of Many in Need of Clean Water Restoration Act

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Sep 26, 2007

Congo Fighting Affects Gorillas: Nine Animals Killed, Newborn Found, Rangers Forced to Leave

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Sep 24, 2007

Loggerhead Sea Turtle Release: Aquarium Sends Turtle to Rehabilitation Center for Wild Release

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Sep 20, 2007

Repatriation of Star Tortoises: Illegal Trade Animal Confiscations Returned to Wild in India

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Sep 13, 2007

Marine Mammal Protection Act 1972: Division of Responsibility & Conflict of Interest Cause Problems

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Sep 5, 2007

Didymo: Freshwater Diatom: River Ecosystems Being Altered by Poorly Understood Algal Bloom

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Aug 29, 2007

Hedgehogs Make Priority List in UK: Once Common Species is Now Part of Updated Biodiversity Action Plan

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Aug 23, 2007

South America River Dolphin Survey: Yearlong Study of Amazon River Pink Dolphins and Tucuxi Ends

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Aug 16, 2007

Sloth Bears Going Back to the Wild: Kalandar Tribe in India Ending Centuries of Bear Dancing

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Aug 9, 2007

World’s Most Endangered Wild Cat: Iberian Lynx Confronts Extinction With Help From Humans

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Aug 9, 2007

Tilapia Farming to Prevent Malaria: Strong Potential For Mosquito Control. But What About the Ecosystem?

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Aug 3, 2007

Saving White Tailed Prairie Dogs: Review of Recent FWS Decisions May Protect Another Species as Well

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 31, 2007

Bear Rehabilitation Centers: Caring for Victims of Hunting and Human Encroachment

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 24, 2007

Bycatch Fees Used in Conservation: Proposal to Charge for Offsetting Losses Rather Than Close Fisheries

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 21, 2007

Sea Lions and Fur Seals in Decline: Two Marine Mammals Affected by Ocean Climate Shift Off Alaskan Coast

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 19, 2007

10 Endangered Mammals of India: Little Known Species Populations Less Than Elephant, Rhino and Tiger

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 17, 2007

Migrating Gray Whales Thin in 2007: Are Climate Change, El Nino or Ecosystem Overuse Responsible?

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 13, 2007

An Ark Program to Save Amphibians: Zoos and Aquariums Join to Protect Endangered Frogs and Salamanders

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jul 3, 2007

Endangered Primates in Vietnam: Extra Population of Douc Langurs Increases Numbers Significantly

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jun 30, 2007

Whales, Dolphins and Ocean Noise: Latest Protests Highlight Effects on Marine Mammals

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jun 28, 2007

Hooker's Sea Lions Face Challenges: Die-off in 1998 Followed by Disease and Fishery By-catch Losses

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jun 22, 2007

Palm Oil's Impact on Ecosystems: Plantations for Biofuel and Food Destroying Rainforests and Swamps

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jun 14, 2007

Suriname Rainforest’s New Frog: Survey Highlights Dangers of Climate Change and Gold Mining

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jun 13, 2007

The Death of a Giant Panda: Loss of Bear Setback for Panda Rehabilitation Program

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Jun 5, 2007

Pygmy Kangaroos Are Going Home: Rare Indonesian Pandemelons Rescued From Wildlife Trade

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 30, 2007

American Crocodile is Downlisted: Another Endangered Species Recovering With Help From ESA

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 28, 2007

In Tasmania Feral Foxes Take Over: Tasmanian Devils Decline And Introduced Foxes Create Havoc

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 27, 2007

Disease Threatens Tasmanian Devil: Multilevel Project Gets Some Support from WB, MaxValu and Qantas

In: Wildlife Conservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 24, 2007

India’s Tiger Numbers Are Lower: Yet China Will Ask to Reopen Trade in Tiger Parts at CITES meeting

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 18, 2007

Humpback whales in SF Bay-Delta: Mother and Calf Are 90 Miles From The Ocean, Injured and Lost

In: Wildlife Rescue & Rehab

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 16, 2007

The Endangered Species Act of 1973: Changes to Law That Saved Many Species May Result in Its Extinction

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 14, 2007

Sonoran Pronghorn Numbers Recover: Severe Drought Nearly Cost Entire Arizona Population in 2002

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 10, 2007

1969 Oil Spill Still Harms Nature: Buried Fuel Affects Fiddler Crabs and Sea Grass Beds

In: Ecosystem Preservation

By: Dawn M. Smith

May 1, 2007

6 Endangered Dolphins and Porpoise: 22 More Species May Also Be Endangered But Data is Lacking

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 25, 2007

Five Different Rhinosceros: All Threatened as Poaching and Habitat Loss Reduce Their Numbers

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 23, 2007

Poaching Increases in India: In Just One Month National Parks lose Rhinoceros, Tigers and Lions

In: Wildlife Preservation (general)

By: Dawn M. Smith

Apr 17, 2007

Great Leatherback Turtle Race: Raising Awareness and Money for Highly Endangered Sea Turtles

In: Endangered Species

By: Dawn M. Smith

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