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US Fisheries Bycatch Report Shows High Marine Wildlife Losses This initial government report gives estimated numbers of sea turtles, seabirds, marine mammals and non-target fish species killed in US fishing industry. Jan 23, 2012 - Dawn M. Smith

Coordinated Conservation is Needed to Save Nemo and His Friends International cooperation and knowledge must improve if clownfish, sharks, marine turtles and other stars of Finding Nemo are to be kept from extinction. Dec 19, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Creative Methods Reduce Use of Live Animals in Veterinary School Robotics, synthetic materials and donation programs aid veterinary schools in their efforts to reduce animal use and student stress in their programs. Nov 28, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Massachusetts Audubon Releases the 2011 State of the Birds Report Report uses multiple surveys to evaluate breeding and wintering populations, guiding conservation efforts to prevent further loss of birds in the state. Oct 26, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Milgis Trust Man to Walk for Northern Kenya's Elephants and Lions Poaching is on the rise in northern Kenya, so Pete Ilsley of the Milgis Trust is going on a 65km walk to raise awareness about and funds for local wildlife. Sep 23, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Improve Canine Coat Condition With Traditional Chinese Medicine In addition to brushing, combing and feeding a balanced diet, following some basic TCM principles may help you keep your dog's coat healthy and shining. Sep 2, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Four Kayak Tours in the Connecticut Lakes Region of New Hampshire Easy paddling trips include great wildlife viewing or fishing on lakes and ponds in New Hampshire's Great North Region just north of the White Mountains. Aug 10, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

No Protection for Blue Fin Tuna Under US Endangered Species Act Despite recognizing the possibility of impacts on key spawning grounds from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, NOAA fails to list blue fin tuna as endangered. Jul 11, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Little Blue Penguins Recover With Help From Maremma Guard Dogs Maremma dogs, used by sheep and other livestock ranchers as flock guardians, protect an Australian fairy penguin colony from fox and stray dog predation. Jun 15, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Rehabilitation of African Penguins at SANCCOB Near Cape Town, SA The South African Foundation for the Conservation of Coastal Birds rescues and rehabilitates oil-affected endangered penguins and other threatened seabirds. May 24, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Neurological Disorders in Dogs Can be Confusing Loss of balance, inability to stand or walk, head tilt or head shaking, muscle spasms and even nausea may be indicators of a canine neurological problem. May 11, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Endangered Northern Rockhopper Penguins Face Multiple Threats Penguin populations are declining worldwide. The recently recognized northern rockhopper species is no exception, having reached endangered status in 2008. Apr 25, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Oil Spill on Remote Atlantic Islands Affects Endangered Penguins Endangered northern rockhopper penguins, along with other rare bird species, are at risk of long-term impacts after an oil spill near Tristan de Cunha. Mar 21, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Kiribati Marine Reserve Aids in Pacific Ocean Wildlife Protection Coral reef and marine wildlife conservation in the world's second largest marine protected area is enhanced by joint management with another marine reserve. Mar 3, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Arizona Ocelot Sightings Good News for US Wildlife Conservation? While first sightings of endangered ocelots since the mid-1960s may be good news, evidence of a breeding population of the wild cats has not been found. Feb 21, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Australia's Macquarie Island Marine Reserve Wildlife Conservation World's second largest Marine Protected Area safeguards food and habitat for wildlife rich World Heritage Site halfway between Australia and the Antarctic. Feb 16, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Canine Distemper Outbreaks Additional Threat to African Wild Dogs Disease exposure increases as habitat fragmentation puts endangered African wild dogs in contact with domestic dogs. Pet vaccination may reduce this risk. Feb 7, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

New Sunda Clouded Leopard Research Finds Separate Subspecies Further study of Sunda clouded leopards on Borneo and Sumatra shows they should be classified as subspecies, requiring careful management of both habitats. Feb 2, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Genetics of Wolves and Coyotes and the Endangered Species List In the wild, the gray wolf, red wolf, Eastern wolf and coyote are known to hybridize. This poses problems for management of endangered red and gray wolves. Jan 26, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

Reintroducing Endangered Karner Blue Butterflies in New Hampshire Tiny endangered butterflies being returned to Concord Pine Barrens, along with the wild lupine they need, thanks to New England Conservation Collaborative. Jan 19, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

New Zealand Marine Mammals Aided and Protected by Project Jonah Rescuing stranded whales, dolphins and seals and campaigning to protect the ocean environment, Project Jonah expands on their early work to stop whaling. Jan 14, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

The Whale Lady of Project Jonah's Marine Mammal Stranding Program An interview with Sheryl Gibney, "The Whale Lady", who has been rescuing stranded whales and dolphins on New Zealand's South Island for more than 20 years. Jan 6, 2011 - Dawn M. Smith

New Guinea Singing Dog Behavior Study Documents Parental Care Animal behavior research reports on captive New Guinea singing dog den construction and parenting activities. Wild singing dogs have rarely been observed. Dec 27, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Alaska Fishing Regulations Protect Endangered Steller Sea Lions Commercial fishing restrictions ensure food supply for marine animals near the Aleutian Islands. Eastern populations may come off endangered species list. Dec 23, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Seychelle Islands Sheath-tailed Bat Conservation Update 2010 Endangered mammals on the Seychelles benefit from increased knowledge of diet and habitat. Proposed national park includes key foraging and roosting sites. Dec 14, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Wildlife Conservation Volunteers Help Manage Invasive Species Environmental volunteer opportunities helping endangered wildlife include surveying for invasive species, non-native plant removal or habitat restoration. Dec 6, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

How a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Can Help Your Pet Specialized scientific training and supervised experience working in animal behavior therapy make CAABs the best choice for treating difficult pet animals. Dec 2, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Bees and Other Vegetable Pollinating Insects Declining in India Loss of beneficial insect species, including rare butterflies, to insecticides, habitat loss, disease and illegal collection is affecting food production. Nov 29, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Funds US Conservation Work Supporting sustainable fisheries, restoring marine reserves and saving wildlife habitat, this conservation organization was established by Congress in 1984. Nov 18, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

New Guinea Singing Dog Conservation Society Aids Special Canine The NGSD Conservation Society works toward increased field research on rare canidae, suggesting its history and genetics make it worthy of preservation Nov 11, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Understanding Canine Compulsive Spinning or Tail Chasing Behavior Often linked to canine anxiety, in some breeds there may be a genetic link to this dog behavior problem. Early diagnosis and treatment improves prognosis. Nov 8, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

New Burmese Snub–nosed Monkey May Merit Endangered Species Status In a remote area of Myanmar, an unusual primate may be the latest new species found. Scientists say limited habitat and small population warrant protection. Nov 2, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Coastal Ecosystem Restoration Uses Recycled Eastern Oyster Shells Recycled oyster shells provide habitat for multiple marine animals in coastal waters, improve marine biodiversity, shoreline stability and water quality. Oct 29, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Atlantic Blue Fin Tuna May Get Better Protection in US Waters US considers endangered species status for western Atlantic blue fin tuna but ongoing international high seas fisheries may still cause species' extinction. Oct 26, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Many Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants on the Endangered Species List Ayurveda, the traditional medicine of India and Sri Lanka, threatened by loss of key plant species. Cultivation of endangered medicinal herbs offers hope. Oct 13, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

North Pacific Basking Sharks Get Special Status in US United States fisheries management agency lists basking shark population as species of concern. Numbers still low after decades of reduced fishing pressure. Oct 6, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine's Best Anti-aging Soups Not just for older people, longevity soups are a natural health treatment for people suffering from malnutrition or recovering from illness and injury. Sep 16, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Protecting Australia's Koalas in South East Queensland Koalas in Australia are threatened by habitat fragmentation and loss, road traffic accidents, dog attacks and disease. Can Queensland's plan help save them? Sep 14, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Pingers Used to Help Prevent Cetacean Mass Strandings on Cape Cod Originally designed to deter marine mammals from becoming entangled in fishing gear, IFAW's MMRR uses pingers to help whales and dolphins avoid stranding. Sep 10, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Controversy Makes Koala Conservation in Australia Problematic Koala numbers are not low, but isolated populations, disease and lack of genetic diversity make assessing the true status of Australian koalas difficult. Sep 2, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Seabirds Benefit From Prince Edward Islands Marine Protected Area South African marine wildlife, including several endangered albatross species, breed on the islands and feed in sub Antarctic waters of the marine reserve. Aug 25, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

National Geographic Honors Atlantic Forest Conservation in Brazil Buffett Award to Brazilian couple who are saving thousands acres of forest habitat and promoting community based natural resource conservation projects. Aug 17, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Avoid Over-the-Counter Chinese Herb Weight Loss Supplement Risks Traditional Chinese medicine can be safe and effective, but some OTC herbal supplements, especially those to help with losing weight, must be used carefully Aug 12, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Southern Hairy–Nosed Wombat Mitigation Program in South Australia Wombat Awareness Organization works with local farmers to reduce agricultural damage caused by these charismatic burrowing Australian marsupials. Aug 10, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Ten Year Marine Biodiversity Census Finds New Ocean Species Marine education is advanced as new species are discovered, threats to aquatic life are better understood and ocean ecosystem conservation is promoted. Aug 6, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Proposed Dam Threatens Critically Endangered Mekong Giant Catfish Hydroelectric dam construction along their Mekong River migration route to spawning grounds increases likelihood of extinction for this Asian fish species. Aug 1, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Rainforest Conservation Needed to Save Australia's Cassowaries Development in Queensland causes habitat fragmentation and loss. Road accidents and dog attacks are additional threats to one of the world's largest birds. Jul 23, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

2010 National Wildlife Rehabilitation Conference in Australia Caregivers, veterinarians and biologists share knowledge to improve rehabilitation and conservation of Australian wildlife at 2010 national conference. Jul 19, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Koala Rescue and Rehabilitation in Victoria, Australia Southern Ash Wildlife Sanctuary near Melbourne, Australia rehabilitates orphaned, sick or injured Australian wildlife but specializes in the care of koalas. Jun 23, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

Conservation Award for Elephant and Gorilla Work in Uganda National Geographic Society/ Buffett Award is given to a community based conservation proponent who helps protect and restore critical wildlife habitat. Jun 22, 2010 - Dawn M. Smith

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