The NRDC has continued to push for greater protection for Yellowstone grizzlies, citing loss of habitat and food sources.
July 16th, 2008 | 10 comments | 1,480 Views
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The Good, the Bad, and the Grizzly: Introduction
NATURE's "The Good, the Bad and the Grizzly" looks at the grizzly bear's remarkable recovery and examines the controversy behind the conservation success story.
July 14th, 2008 | 28 comments | 6,263 Views
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Parrots in the Land of Oz: Parrots in Danger
Nearly a third of parrots worldwide are threatened -- a statistic three times greater than the threat to all bird species.
June 11th, 2008 | 0 comments | 839 Views
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The Beauty of Ugly: Why is the Cape Griffon Vulture going extinct?
The Cape Griffon vulture, the largest bird of its kind in Africa, is also one of the most endangered. Listed as "vulnerable" to extinction by the World Conservation Union (which is similar to "threatened" on the Endangered Species List) the Cape Griffon vulture has suffered a significant population decline over the past few decades.
June 11th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,060 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Introduction
The red knot makes one of the longest migrations of any animal. To accomplish this feat, it relies on the eggs of the horseshoe crab. Without these eggs, the red knot is in danger.
June 10th, 2008 | 3 comments | 4,889 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Why save the red knot?
Even as our actions have imperiled the red knot, we can also preserve the species, by regulating the fishing industry and keeping clear of the beaches that the knots rely on during migration.
June 10th, 2008 | 1 comment | 999 Views
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Crash: A Tale of Two Species: Video: Behind-the-Scenes Podcast
In this behind-the-scenes podcast, filmmaker Allison Argo discusses the importance of protecting small species.
June 9th, 2008 | 2 comments | 903 Views
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Animal Guide: Gray Wolf
Gray wolves are considered a "keystone" species -- one with a dramatic effect on its environment. For example, the recent reintroduction of gray wolves to Yellowstone National Park has led to the recovery of the entire ecosystem, from vegetation to beavers to hawks and eagles.
June 9th, 2008 | 0 comments | 773 Views
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The Desert Lions: Why Save the Desert Lions?
Ecologists once thought ecosystems were largely influenced from the bottom up, but predators can also be the drivers of the system.
June 8th, 2008 | 0 comments | 702 Views
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The Good, the Bad, and the Grizzly: Video: Full Episode
Watch the full episode of The Good, the Bad, and the Grizzly online now.
June 6th, 2008 | 5 comments | 5,874 Views
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