Tag: wildlife
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Los Angeles Zoo helps launch network to combat wildlife trafficking
[ad_1] Ninja poked his head out from under his shell and nibbled away at food scraps next to a podium at the Los Angeles Zoo as Chief Executive and Director Denise Verret made a landmark announcement. The radiated tortoise, who was confiscated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service alongside dozens of other critically endangered,…
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Brazilian Amazon drought has disrupted transport and killed wildlife
[ad_1] The Brazilian Amazon has suffered from a severe drought that the government has attributed to the El Niño weather phenomenon, among other reasons. Rainfall volume has fallen below the historical average in the northern Amazon, and river levels have dropped to near-record levels. The BBC said that over 20 cities, including Manaus, have declared…
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8 Wildlife photography tips for better pictures
[ad_1] Not much beats the magic of being in the bush. Falling asleep to the sound of the lion’s roaring, the African sunrise over the fever trees, and the possibility that you could spot something great around the next bend. If you’re not the greatest photographer but want tips on capturing your bush break better,…
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LG Sinha Flags Off Walkathon ‘Walk For Wildlife’, As Part Of Wildlife Week 2023 – Jammu Kashmir Latest News | Tourism
[ad_1] J&K Administration is committed to cause of wildlife conservation, protection of the unique and rich ecological heritage and pursue economic growth and preserve the environment by striking the right balance: LG SinhaLG calls for community-led conservation of biodiversity and wildlife; shares administration’s efforts for integrated development of wildlife habitatsHangul Breeding Centre in Tral, languishing…
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In the Big City, Wildlife Researchers Are On the Prowl
[ad_1] Early one morning last month, Laura Dudley Plimpton found herself in Forest Park, in Queens, staring at a pair of captured raccoons. It was not the first time that Ms. Plimpton, an ecologist at Columbia University, had caught two of them in a cage trap designed for one. But typically when that happened, she…
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CSI for animals: A forensics lab devoted to wildlife
[ad_1] CSI for animals: A forensics lab devoted to wildlife – CBS News Watch CBS News Founded in 1988 in Ashland, Ore., the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory is the only U.S. federal crime lab devoted to criminal investigations of crimes committed against wildlife. Correspondent Conor Knighton meets the forensic scientists whose cases can…
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Environment debate: Are we doing enough to save our wildlife?
[ad_1] We’re joined by Chris Packham, presenter of a host of nature and wildlife programmes and a conservation and climate campaigner – and Lord Goldsmith, the Conservative peer and environmentalist. He resigned his ministerial post in June – accusing the Government of apathy towards Green issues, saying the Prime Minister was ‘simply uninterested’ in them.…
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Bob Barker remembered as ’strong voice for animals’ in Canada, wildlife advocate says
[ad_1] Article content TORONTO — Television host Bob Barker charmed viewers on The Price is Right, but it’s his “strong voice for animals” one Canadian wildlife advocate says will be irreplaceable. Julie Woodyer, campaigns director at Zoocheck Canada, knew Barker for years as they collaborated on both successful and failed efforts to free animals from…
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Beaver, birds among dead wildlife as chemicals from industrial fire impact Toronto rivers
[ad_1] More animals have perished, likely as a result of the runoff from a chemical spill caused by a six-alarm industrial fire at an Etobicoke facility last week. Toronto Fire Services were called to Brenntag Canada, a chemical distribution company, at 35 Vulcan Street near Martin Grove Road and Belfield Road around 1:15 a.m. on…
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Wildlife Encounters: Whale Watching and Bear Spotting in British Columbia
[ad_1] British Columbia, with its diverse ecosystems and stunning landscapes, is a haven for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. From the coastal waters of the Pacific to the lush forests of the interior, this Canadian province offers unparalleled opportunities to witness majestic creatures in their natural habitats. Embarking on a journey of whale watching and…