NOAA Fisheries looking at habitat needs of leatherback sea turtlesOctober 8th, 2009 Feds consider critical habitat for sea turtlesFederal fisheries managers have agreed to consider designating critical habitat for endangered leatherback sea turtles in the Pacific ocean off Oregon and California. NOAA Fisheries officials said Thursday they will make a decision whether to go forward by Dec.
Conservation groups say EPA violating federal laws with registration of prairie dog poisonSeptember 30th, 2009 Conservationists sue EPA over prairie dog poisonKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two conservation groups are suing the Environmental Protection Agency for its decision to register pesticides that curtail prairie dogs.
Himachal to be included in river conservation programmeSeptember 4th, 2009 SHIMLA - Himachal Pradesh will be soon included in the National River Conservation Programme, an official statement said Friday. "The centre has agreed to include Himachal Pradesh in the National River Conservation Programme.
Utah's Hogle Zoo debuts 3 male Amur tiger cubs; critically endangered speciesAugust 25th, 2009 Utah's Hogle Zoo debuts 3 male Amur tiger cubsSALT LAKE CITY — Three male Amur tiger cubs have made their public debut at Utah's Hogle Zoo. Formerly known as Siberian tigers, the Amurs are listed as a critically endangered species.
Man, 78, indicted in shooting death of endangered Hawaiian monk sealAugust 6th, 2009 Man indicted in death of Hawaiian monk sealHONOLULU — A federal grand jury has indicted a 78-year-old Kauai man in the shooting death of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal in May. The indictment was returned Wednesday against Charles Vidinha, who is charged with violating the Endangered Species Act.
Demand for rhino horn fuels poaching in India, AfricaJuly 27th, 2009 WASHINGTON - A boom in demand for rhino horns has fuelled poaching in Asia, including India, and Africa, according to a new study. About 10 rhinos have been poached in India and at least seven in Nepal since January alone -- out of a combined population of 2,400 endangered rhinos.
Human impact could save endangered birdJuly 27th, 2009 LONDON - Human impact on one of the world's most threatened bird species could save it from extinction, says a new study. The study by University of East Anglia (UEA) conservation experts explores the exact reasons behind the decline of the critically endangered white-shouldered ibis.
Successful breeding of highly endangered Western Tragopan in captivity: Himachal Pradesh claims the creditJuly 14th, 2009 Flap, flap! Out comes another endangered Tragopan
SHIMLA - Call it a feather in the cap of the Himachal Pradesh forest department, which has once again managed to breed Western Tragopan - a critically endangered bird - in captivity. "This time we have succeeded again in breeding the highly endangered Western Tragopan in captivity.
EU report says species, habitats at risk in Europe; calls for more land for conservationJuly 13th, 2009 EU: Grasslands, wetlands, butterflies at riskBRUSSELS — A European Union report says grasslands, wetlands and butterflies are threatened in Europe. The report says the increasing use of land for farming — along with climate change, tourism and poor land management — are to blame for the loss of biodiversity across the 27-nation bloc.
Conservation groups again seek endangered species protection for giant, spitting worm in Wash.June 30th, 2009 Protection sought again for giant, spitting wormsSPOKANE, Wash. — Fans of the giant Palouse earthworm are once again seeking federal protection for the rare, sweet-smelling species that spits at predators.
Judge finds US agencies violated Endangered Species Act in Southern California forest plansJune 11th, 2009 Judge finds violation in Calif. forest planningLOS ANGELES — Federal agencies violated the Endangered Species Act by developing plans for four national forests in California without adequately addressing the impact on endangered animals, a judge ruled.
Where do parasites go when their hosts become extinct?June 2nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - The loss of endangered species sends alarm bells ringing among conservationists, but what happens to the parasites they host?
Although most people would side with the panda over the parasite, which group should we worry about more?
North Carolina State University (NCSU) biologist Rob Dunn and colleagues examined the concept of co-extinction, the loss of one species upon the extinction of another. "Decline in host species could drive parasite species to switch onto alternative hosts, which could escalate the rate of emerging pathogens and parasites both for humans and our domesticated animals and plants," Dunn said.
Nature group adds Ethiopian lark, Galapagos finch, Colombian puffleg to critically endangeredMay 14th, 2009 Group says 3 more birds close to extinctionGENEVA — An Ethiopian lark, a Galapagos finch and a spectacularly colored hummingbird only recently discovered in Colombia have been added to the list of the world's most threatened species, an environmental group said Thursday. The International Union for Conservation of Nature — the producer each year of a Red List of endangered species — said the Sidamo lark could soon become Africa's first known bird extinction as the Ethiopian savanna becomes overgrown by bush, farmland and overgrazing.
Obama administration revokes last-minute action by Bush to limit endangered species protectionApril 28th, 2009 Rule limiting species protections revokedWASHINGTON — The Obama administration will again require federal agencies to consult with the government's wildlife experts before taking any actions that could impact threatened or endangered species. The Interior and Commerce departments said Tuesday they have revoked a last-minute rule change by the Bush administration that ended the consultation requirement.
India launches project to save endangered snow leopardsJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India Tuesday launched Project Snow Leopard to conserve the endangered species (Uncia uncia) across its habitat in the five Himalayan states in the country. The project is a manifestation of the government of India's resolve to conserve biodiversity with community participation, Thiru S.
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