Sunday, August 12, 2007
OCELOTS IN DANGER
There are fewer than 100 ocelots left in America, and bad border policies could spell disaster for these beautiful animals. Over a quarter of the U.S.-Mexico border lies within public lands that ocelots, jaguars, and other imperiled species need to survive. In fact, the border patrol estimates that...
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Thursday, August 9, 2007
HERE KITTY, KITTY, KITTY...ABOUT ENDANGERED CATS IN NORTH AMERICA
Endangered Cats of North America How many North American wild cats can you name? Most people may name two or three, but North America is home to many wild cats. From the forests of eastern Canada to the scrublands of Mexico, wild cats were once prevalent throughout North America. Today, these cats...
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Tuesday, August 7, 2007
SAVE THE KATMAI BEARS
Katmai Bears Caught in the Crossfire The Katmai bear population is one of the most photographed wildlife species in the world. Thousands of visitors flock to Alaska each year to catch a glimpse of these bears in their natural habitat. How would you feel if you traveled to Alaska to capture that...
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Monday, August 6, 2007
BRING BACK THE BIG FISH!
BRING BACK THE BIG FISH! Strict Limits for Atlantic Shark Fishing Proposed 7/26/07 On July 19, NOAA Fisheries announced several proposed measures to limit fishing for Atlantic sharks that will effect both commercial and recreational fishermen. Recent stock assessments found sandbar, dusky and...
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Friday, August 3, 2007
BIRDY BIRDY IN THE SKY, WHY'D YOU DO THAT IN MY EYE?
Permanent Protection for Teshekpuk Lake! Teshekpuk Lake in northern Alaska needs your help. Though recognized since 1977 as a "special place," it is not protected from possible oil and gas drilling. Just recenty the Bush Administration offered this area up to Big Oil. A court case struck down the...
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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
HELP PRESERVE THE WHITE RIVER CANYON OF UTAH
The White River Canyon and its side canyons provide exceptional opportunities for hiking, photography, rafting and canoeing. The deep canyons, high ridges, cliffs, and unique geologic features create spectacular vistas. The area's scenic beauty is exceptional. Those are the words of the BLM when the...
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Sunday, July 29, 2007
GREAT CATS AND RARE CANINES NEED YOUR HELP!
--> Don't Let Great Cats & Rare Canines Vanish Forever Great cats and wild canines around the world need your help. Legislation in Congress would give much needed support to people around the world who are working to save clouded leopards, jaguars, wolves and other rare cats and canines in the wild....
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
ANOTHER ENDANGERED MAMMAL
Stop the Habitat Poisoning of America's Most Endangered Mammal--the Black-Footed Ferret The U.S. Forest Service has proposed a plan to poison prairie dog habitat in South Dakota. If adopted, this could spell disaster for America's most endangered mammal, the black-footed ferret, in the area where...
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Sunday, July 22, 2007
HAVE RESPECT FOR THE FORESTS AND TRAILS
So many times, the beauty of nature takes a beating as people forget that abusing natural parks and trails can bring drastic consequences to wildlife and their habitat. Here's some information that is worth reading. The Coconino National Forest cradles all or portions of ten Wilderness areas...
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Saturday, July 21, 2007
LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT
Protecting Wildlife, Benefiting People For over three decades, the Endangered Species Act has served as America's safety net for wildlife. It has saved hundreds of species from extinction, put hundreds more on the road to recovery and safeguarded the habitats upon which they depend. The purpose of...
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