Wildlife and Exotics
Extinction Crisis Continues Apace
Submitted on Nov 08, 2009 (Original item from 2009) General Animal Protection | Wildlife and Exotics
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An update of the Red List of Threatened Species shows that 17,291 species out of a total of 47,677 assessed species are currently in danger of extinction, which some believe indicates a worldwide wildlife crisis.
Public Opinion on Hunting
Submitted on Nov 01, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Wildlife and Exotics
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Commissioned by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and the League Against Cruel Sports, this survey found that three-quarters of the British public support continuing the ban on fox hunting and 84% support continuing the ban on deer hunting.
The Economics of Agricultural and Wildlife Smuggling
Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Wildlife and Exotics
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Imports of certain agricultural and wildlife goods that may carry pathogens or diseases are banned in the United States, although items of this nature are routinely discovered during cargo inspections. This study identifies the economic factors affecting this type of smuggling, based on data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Vietnam's Taste for Exotic Meat Threatens Species
Submitted on Aug 21, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Wildlife and Exotics
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Experts believe that many wildlife species in Vietnam are threatened due to Vietnamese taste preferences for rare and exotic meats. Up to 200 species of animals are currently used for food or medicine, and of these about 80 species are threatened.
Chinese University Students' Attitudes Toward the Ethical Treatment and Welfare of Animals
Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 (Original item from 2006) Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Wildlife and Exotics
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Chinese university students have generally positive attitudes toward animal welfare initiatives, which according to this article's author, suggests that the Chinese public is perhaps open and ready to support the changes needed to improve animal welfare standards in the country.
Study Finds Migratory Birds not Picky About their Rest Stops
Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Wildlife and Exotics
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Based on a study of migratory birds, Purdue University researchers conclude that they are just as likely to stop in small wooded areas for the night as they would in large forested areas, as long as there is adequate protection and food.
Caribou Herds Dwindling Worldwide: Alberta Study
Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Wildlife and Exotics
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According to Canadian researchers, populations of caribou and reindeer have declined dramatically over the past three decades throughout the world. However, while the problem is global, the population declines are most extreme in the north, from Alaska to Scandinavia to Siberia.
Are we winning the war for animals?
Submitted by Che Green on Jul 27, 2009 Advocacy Strategies | Animal Experimentation | Companion Animals | Diet and Nutrition | Entertainment Animals | Farmed Animals | General Animal Protection | Research Tools and Methods | Vegetarianism and Veganism | Wildlife and ExoticsHRC recently announced our latest collaborative research study designed to measure the progress of the U.S. animal advocacy movement. Supported by both organizational sponsors and contributions from individuals, the new study is a truly collaborative project designed to inexpensively gather reliable data. The new study will be on ongoing resource showing the status of animal protection in the U.S. according to a set of "key indicators." To learn more, please read our email to HRC's supporters...
Partial Walrus Estimate Alarms Conservation Group
Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 (Original item from 2009) Wildlife and Exotics
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A partial assessment by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Pacific walruses estimates their current minimum population to be 15,164 animals, but the agency believes that some walruses were missed in the survey.
Environment: Many of Europe's Most Vulnerable Species and Habitats Under Threat
Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 (Original item from 2008) Wildlife and Exotics
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An assessment covering 2001-2006 of biodiversity determined that many of the 1,182 species and 216 habitat types protected under European Union (EU) law have not achieved good conservation status. Some indicators show that protective measures are impacting some habitat types and that some species are starting to recover.
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