[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Just a few weeks short of the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act’s passage, opponents in the U.S. Congress have pushed through a series of hostile amendments to undermine the landmark law during the House appropriations funding process. That’s the grim reality of the contemporary political landscape […]
Recognising the Six Vulture Species of South Africa
[ad_1] Vultures play a critical role in maintaining the balance of our environment. They are nature’s cleanup crew, scavenging and disposing of animal remains that could otherwise become breeding grounds for disease. By swiftly recycling organic matter, Vultures help prevent the spread of illnesses that could affect both humans and animals. Sadly, the Vulture species […]
Wildlife Tracking Tips with Priority Species Monitor, Marumo
[ad_1] Did you know that Marumo Nene has been been a Wildlife ACT monitor since we first began? Photo by Casey Pratt / Love Africa Marketing Marumo has a wealth of bush experience and knowledge, so we asked her to share some of her top tips for wildlife tracking: 1. It all starts with respecting […]
Breaking: New threats to grizzlies, wolves and Endangered Species Act emerge in Congress
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block Today, the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Natural Resources voted in favor of six bills and resolutions that threaten to remove protections from grizzly bears and gray wolves and weaken the Endangered Species Act. This “grab bag” of danger includes: The Trust the Science Act, H.R. 764, […]
What Animal Is Knuckles from Sonic? Species Information, Pictures, and Facts
[ad_1] ↓ Continue Reading To See This Amazing Video Whether you’ve played the games or seen the movies, you probably know that the Sonic franchise has several anthropomorphic animals. While we know that Sonic is a hedgehog and Tails is a two-tailed fox, we don’t get much of an explanation about Knuckles. What animal is […]
Suffolk: Meet Our Animal World mobile zoo with over 40 species
[ad_1] Our Animal World, an educational mobile zoo based near Framlingham, has provided youngsters and elderly people with the chance to see, hold and touch animals from around the world, on their doorstep. Our Animal World has over 40 species of animal, including royal pythons, chameleons, skinks and pray mantis’s. One of the royal pythons. […]
This is no time to strip endangered species protections from grizzly bears
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block After teetering on the brink of extinction, the grizzly bear population in the United States finally began to recover, thanks to the Endangered Species Act. Currently, grizzly bears are classified as “threatened” with extinction. But now that could change for some of them. This week, the U.S. Fish […]
Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the brink
[ad_1] Nature is in crisis, and it’s only getting worse. As species vanish at a rate not seen in 10 million years, more than 1 million species are currently on the brink.Humans are driving this extinction crisis through activities that take over animal habitats, pollute nature and fuel global warming, scientists say. A new global […]
Endangered Species Act proposal would be a win for elephants
[ad_1] By Sara Amundson and Kitty Block There’s a golden opportunity to help protect African elephants now that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed a new Endangered Species Act rule. If finalized, the new rule would better regulate imports of African elephants and their parts, like hunting trophies, to the U.S. We have […]
From Species Loss To Animal Cruelty, Here’s Why It’s Time To Boycott Cashmere
[ad_1] Cashmere, an extremely soft and expensive wool alternative, was once a poster child for luxurious fashion. But as it falls out of favor with luxury designers such as Stella McCartney and high street favorites, including ASOS, could its use finally be coming to an end? Here are just a few of the reasons to […]