Tag: Conservation - Page 8
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First Wolves Tagged for GPS Tracking in Turkey
A new project to follow wolves as they roam through the wilds of eastern Turkey will help determine how much space is needed to protect them and how conflicts with people can be reduced.
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Julie Packard of the Monterey Bay Aquarium Talks About the Future of Our Oceans
Find out what this founding family member thinks about US ocean policy, and how aquariums can help conservation.
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5 Brilliant Ways Technology Is Saving Endangered Species
Even in the face of so much loss, technology is helping us devise clever ways to save some species from extinction.
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Incredible Images from Marine Photobank's Ocean Conservation Photo Contest
New winners have been announced, and you'll want to see some of these compelling and heartbreaking images.
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Taking a Close Look at the "Last Ice Area"
In 2040 the majority of the ice in the Arctic will be gone. What will this mean for the people and animals that have survived in the region for centuries?
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As Congress Moves to Slash Budget for Conservation & National Parks, Businessmen Speak Out
The ironclad economic case for conservation.
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Look at All this Amazing Sea Life Tuna Fishermen Kill as Bycatch (Video)
Warning: This video, which showcases the myriad wondrous creatures that get between tuna fishermen and the cannery, may make you sick.
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Swordfish May End Up Like Bluefin Tuna If Action Isn't Taken, And Fast
WWF is calling on ICCAT to adopt a recovery plan for a rapidly dwindling species in the Mediterranean.
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Conservationists Find it Hard to Dent Hong Kong's Appetite for Shark Fin Soup
There are some signs of progress, but shark fin soup is still very popular, and shark populations are collapsing.
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Campaigners Occupy KFC's Facebook Page to Oppose Forest Destruction
KFC is not known for its environmental record. But it could at least take steps to stop destroying endangered forests for its packaging.
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Western Black Rhino Officially Declared Extinct
More bad news for the world's Rhinos: Global survey declares the Western black rhino officially extinct
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5 Things You Need to Know About Wildlife Corridors
Protecting habitats is very important to the survival of many species, but its not enough. To really thrive, these habitats must be connected to one another by wildlife corridors.
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Will Christo's Next Big Art Project Damage Colorado's Arkansas River Valley?
Christo's plan to hang 5.9 miles of fabric over a pristine river has drawn criticism from environmentalists for the potential harm it will do to the area.
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Giant Otters Put on a Show in the Brazilian Pantanal
In this series of photos and videos, a group of otters swim, eat, and play in their swampy home.
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University Installs Solar and Electric Car Charging. "Environmentalists" Get Mad.
Western Michigan University is installing solar-powered electric car charging. But it has to chop down nine trees to do it.
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Fungus Threatening World's Amphibians Likely Spread by Trade
The Chytrid fungus, which has decimated global amphibian populations, is now found on every continent and it likely got there through trade.
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Putting a Lock on the Startling Trend of Exotic Pet Ownership in the United States
The tragic death of 49 exotic animals released from an Ohio menagerie was an extreme example of a growing trend in the United States.
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Jonathan Franzen Talks Population Growth, Conservation (Video)
The author of the widely-acclaimed 'Freedom' discusses the environmental themes he addresses in that novel.
