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The appalling escalation in the poaching of rhino around the world is undermining conservation efforts to save these species, destroying people’s livelihoods, and is threatening to drive these species to extinction. More than 90 per cent of all rhino species have already been wiped out. We must act now before it’s too late.
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Protecting habitat by linking human and environmental security WILL save tigers
By Dr. Keith Martin, MP
By protecting tiger habitats and reducing demand for tiger parts, we can save these magnificent creatures from extinction.
It is hard to imagine a world without tigers. Yet today there are fewer than 3,200 of these magnificent predators left on the planet. In the past century, their populations have plummeted from 100,000 to only about 2,500 breeding adults.
This catastrophic decline in tiger populations is a direct result of two things: 1) habitat destruction, and 2) relentless hunting for their bones, claws, and teeth, which are used to make ornaments and products that claim—falsely—to have medicinal value. To save these species, rapid and effective action must be taken to protect their habitats and reduce demand for their body parts. (more…)
Last week, scouts reported a severely wounded black rhino wandering around Save Conservancy. Rangers were despatched to locate the rhino and were met with a horrifying and gruesome sight. The rhino had been shot several times by poachers and the horns had been hacked out. They left the rhino for dead but the poor animal regained consciousness and was found wandering around, obviously in agony.
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The average Canadian uses about 500 plastic bags every year for an average of 12 minutes before they are discarded. Check out the trailer for “Bag it: Is Your Life Too Plastic?” a new film by Susan Beraza.
Bag It Intro from Suzan Beraza on Vimeo.
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Faces of Climate Change — Introduction from Darcy Dugan on Vimeo.
This is the first of three compelling short videos showcasing the dramatic changes in Alaska’s marine ecosystems through interviews with scientists and Alaska Natives. This introduction to the impacts of climate change in Alaska includes interviews with Alaska Natives, commentary by scientists, and footage from Alaska’s Arctic.
These videos were produced by the Alaska Sea Grant program, the Alaska Marine Conservation Council, COSEE Alaska, and the Alaska Ocean Observing System. (more…)
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Forests are more economically and ecologically beneficial when local residents have a say in how they are managed.
The findings are particularly relevant for small forest patches in regions with high population density—instances that present special challenges for achieving sustainability.
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To support the Global Tiger Initiative, visit www.globaltigerinitiative.org
To learn more about the Save Tigers Now campaign, visit www.savetigersnow.org.
Twenty years ago elephants were being wiped out by poachers. International outcry halted the trade in ivory and elephant herds started to recover. Now, elephants are in crisis once again. The ivory trade continues to flourish and seizures of illegal ivory are skyrocketing. Recently, stockpile sales to Japan and China sent a signal to poachers that it is open season on elephants. The lesson is crystal clear: any legal ivory trade leads to illegal killing.
Join the fight to help free elephants from the threat of ivory poaching. Please sign the petition to urge the European Union to protect the world’s remaining elephants by opposing any further international trade in ivory.
Please visit www.savetheelephants.org to learn what YOU can do to save elephants.
In 1972, there were more than 1.5 million elephants roaming the Earth. Today, there are few than 500,000 left.
Join the fight to help free elephants from the threat of ivory poaching.
Save the Elephants has been working for two decades to protect elephants from human and environmental threats, including drought. Drought in Mali is increasing due to climate change. Learn more at http://www.google.com/cop15
