Breeding And Conserving Endangered Canids - National Zoo| FONZ most faithful companion, the domestic dog, are rapidly are listed as threatened or endangered, and several compared to other carnivores (the wild cats and http://natzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ReproductiveScience/Canids.cfm
Extractions: The Wild Canid Project of the Smithsonian National Zoological Park focuses on studying the biology of wild canids to improve reproductive success and to maintain self-sustaining zoo and wild populations. Diverse and Increasingly Rare From the two-pound fennec fox that survives the rigors of Arabian deserts to the 175-pound timber wolf that ranges throughout the wild reaches of the Northern Hemisphere, canids (dog-like mammals) are a diverse and wide-ranging family of mammals. Yet, these charismatic cousins of our oldest and most faithful companion, the domestic dog, are rapidly disappearing. Nine of 19 species in the world are listed as "threatened" or "endangered," and several are near extinction due to habitat loss, illegal hunting, and disease. Yet, compared to other carnivores (the wild cats and bears), canids receive less public and conservation attention. And amazingly, the reproductive biology of wild canids (the essence of their survival) continues to be a mystery.
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Quolls Of Australia - Threatened Species Day 2003 Fact Sheet of the Quoll population, already threatened by continuing by foxes, cats and wilddogs; and perhaps an Queensland subspecies is nationally endangered and the http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/information/factsheets/quolls.html
Extractions: Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2003 Four species of quoll occur in Australia: the Northern, Spotted-tailed, Eastern and Western Quolls. Once, most parts of Australia were inhabited by at least one of the species. Captain Cook collected quolls along the east coast in 1770, and recorded 'quoll' as their local Aboriginal name. Quolls were often seen by early settlers, who called them 'native cat', 'native polecat' and 'spotted marten', names based on familiar European animals. Since 1770, all four species have declined dramatically in numbers. This is mainly because of habitat loss or change across Australia, and introduced predators such as foxes and cats. Quolls are carnivorous marsupials with a pointed snout, a long tail and brown to black fur distinctively spotted with white. They are lively, attractive animals, with bright eyes, a moist pink nose and many sharp teeth. The largest species, the Spotted-tailed Quoll, eats birds, reptiles and mammals such as bandicoots, possums, echidnas and rabbits. The smaller quolls eat mainly insects, birds, frogs, lizards, snakes, small mammals and fruit. Quolls also eat carrion (dead animals), and sometimes scavenge around campsites and rubbish bins.
Tasmanian Conservation Trust aggressive wild dog extermination programs hybridisation with other dogs;. hasnominated key dingo populations for listing as endangered populations under http://www.tct.org.au/n23n.htm
Extractions: Keith Muir, Colong Foundation for Wilderness According to Alan Wilton, a geneticist with the University of NSW, the dingo in the wild is endangered due to hybridisation with domestic dogs. Laurie Corbett, a Northern Territory dingo expert, has found hybrid dingoes all over the continent. He considers the prognosis for regional populations of pure dingoes in NSW is poor. Other studies have found that even the dingoes on display in zoos and fauna parks are mainly hybrid dogs, not pure dingoes. Pure dingo populations of any size are probably extinct but it is not too late to save the dingo. Inappropriate management of dingoes
Investigating Endangered Species In The Classroom An organization concerned with protecting the future of endangered species throughpublic group dedicated to the protection of America s wild lands and wildlife http://eelink.net/EndSpp.old.bak/ES.lesson.html
Extractions: See our new Endangered Species website! See our new Endangered Species website! This page includes starting points for teachers and classrooms to use in investigating endangered species issues. Curricula and lesson plans, information about ongoing projects students can participate in, and current conservation efforts by various organizations will help involve classrooms in learning why species become endangered and will help students participate in reversing those processes. EE-Link is interested in gathering more information on lesson plans and curricula that could be formatted for WWW. Please contact our EE Administrator if you know of curricula or lesson plans we could add here. Birds: Our Environmental Indicators An entire hypertext curriculum plan for middle school students from Earth Generation. This also provides ideas for using the Internet in "extension" activities. Formatted for the WWW by EE-Link. Vanishing Species Curriculum created by the Texas Memorial Museum. From Armadillo, the Texas Studies gopher, this is an entire EE curriculum plan for grades 5-8 (K-4 and 9-12 are coming) emphasizing cooperative learning and stories as instructional aids. "The student is encouraged to see himself or herself as an integral part of nature, to accept responsibility for personal actions, and to understand there is no conflict between environmental concern and personal goodthey are all one." Whales "A thematic Web Unit" with a bibliography, homework ideas, book reviews, project ideas,and student activities in social studies, research, math, language arts, etc. and more. They say "This Web document provides a thematic unit for cooperative learning across the K - 5 integrated curriculum which is an interactive resource for teachers, students and parents."
Glossary sheep, goat, cattle, horses and kin, cats and dogs. in charge of programs on federallyendangered and threatened wild Areas Portions of state land that are http://www.timberwolfinformation.org/info/wolfmanplan/glossary.htm
Extractions: Critical Habitat - Term used in the Federal Endangered Act whereby certain areas are defined as critical to the survival of a species. Such a classification may restrict land use activity within designated areas. No areas in Wisconsin have been classified as critical habitat for timber wolves by the Federal Government. Delisting - Refers to the act of removing a species from both endangered and threatened species classification. The act of delisting does not mean a species is no longer protected. Delisting federally indicates that a species no longer has Federal Endangered Species protection, but would fall under state management and protection authority.
Glossary depredation would include fences, guard dogs, scare devices of wild animal or wildplant which of scientific evidence to become endangered (Wisconsin Statutes http://www.timberwolfinformation.org/info/wolfmanplan/final/plan8.htm
Extractions: Abatement - Techniques for reducing risk of depredation by creating exclusions, establishing barriers, or using scare methods. Abatement practices that may be used to reduce wolf depredation would include fences, guard dogs, scare devices and other techniques. Access - Refers to the ability of humans to penetrate an area and is usually measured by roads per square mile. Carrying Capacity - The population at which a population stabilizes (births=deaths) with its environment; This is generally referred to as biological carrying capacity. The maximum population level tolerated by people is called the sociological carrying capacity and is usually considered less than biologically carrying capacity. The estimated biologically carrying capacity of wolves in Wisconsin was estimated at 300-500 in areas of primary wolf habitat but could be 50% or more higher if wolves readily occupy secondary habitat. Critical Habitat - Term used in the Federal Endangered Act whereby certain areas are defined as critical to the survival of a species. Such a classification may restrict land use activity within designated areas. No areas in Wisconsin have been classified as critical habitat for timber wolves by the Federal Government. Delisting - Refers to the act of removing a species from both endangered and threatened species classification. The act of delisting does not mean a species is no longer protected. Delisting federally indicates that a species no longer has Federal Endangered Species protection, but would fall under state management and protection authority.
BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Oblivion Threat To 12,000 Species The wild population of the St Helena boxwood currently rabbit, also uplisted to criticallyendangered status, is trapping, and hunting by feral cats and dogs. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/3278179.stm
Extractions: Uhiuhi is a forest tree found only on the islands of Hawaii and O'ahu Another 2,000 species have been added to the annual Red List of the world's most endangered animals and plants. The "official" catalogue produced by IUCN-The World Conservation Union now includes more than 12,000 entries. This year, IUCN has highlighted the problems faced by many island habitats which it claims face a bleak future. It says many native animals and plants on the Seychelles and the Galapagos, for example, are being driven to extinction by invasive species. Alien battle Since AD 1500, IUCN says 762 plants and animals have vanished, with another 58 known only in cultivation or captivity. Achim Steiner, the organisation's director-general, said: "While we are still only scratching the surface in assessing all known species, we are confident [the list of 12,259 species] is an indicator of what is happening to global biological diversity. LIFEFORMS ON THE EDGE See some of the other animals and plants with a Red Listing
CITES If your dog has even a small wound, be sure to have it treated before Under the Conventionon International Trade in endangered species of wild Fauna and http://english.customs.go.kr/hp/eng/protection/edg__000/edg__000.html
Extractions: Air/Sea Port Surveillance Smuggling Interdiction Financial Investigation Drugs ... Community protection CITES CITES Outline The Korea Customs Service is concerned with the importation, trade, sale, and taking of wildlife and with protecting endangered species, both plant and animals. Some wildlife species of dogs, cats, turtles, reptiles, and birds, although imported as pets, may be listed as endangered. Endangered and threatened animal and plant wildlife, migratory birds, marine mammals, and certain injurious wildlife may not be imported without special government permits. All birds and animals must be imported under humane and healthful conditions. The Korean regulations require that careful arrangements be made with the carrier for suitable cages, space, ventilation, and protection from the elements. Cleaning, feeding, watering, and other necessary services must be provided. Under the Livestock Epidemics Prevention and Control Act, the Ministry of Agriculture is responsible for setting the standards concerning the transportation, handling, care, and treatment of animals.
Education & Science: Conservation endangered species born or hatched in our Zoo and reintroduced to the rhino is onthe brink of extinction in the wild. African Hunting Dog Conservation Work. http://www.scz.org/educate/conserve.html
Extractions: Since 1970 the Zoo has won national and international recognition and awards for successfully breeding threatened and endangered species. In two instances, this Zoo's breeding programs have increased the world's threatened species in captivity. This Zoo has also been the first institution to successfully breed populations of certain endangered species. Endangered species born or hatched in our Zoo and reintroduced to the wild have included Puerto Rican Crested Toad, Golden Lion Tamarin, Bali Mynah, and Guam Rail. The black rhino is on the brink of extinction in the wild. Captive propagation is its only hope. The Sedgwick County Zoo has achieved reproduction, but more importantly, we have contributed to the small bank of information concerning female rhino reproductive systems. The African hunting dog is a wild predator found in both eastern and southern Africa. It is threatened with extinction due to habitat fragmentation and disease transmission from domestic dogs of the Masai people. Our recent success in reproducing African hunting dogs was documented in a publication presented at the 1996 Kansas Academy of Science annual conference in Topeka.
Welcome To The San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park! of habitat and the poisoning of prairie dogs has caused Listed as an endangered speciesin 1967, by the mid1970s it was thought to be extinct in the wild. http://www.sandiegozoo.org/wap/condor/exhibit/exhibit_animals.html
Extractions: The California condor is the largest flying bird in North America with a wingspan between 9 and 10 feet (2.7 and 3 meters). The California condor is a vulture that feeds on carrion, performing an essential role in its ecosystem. In the mid-1980s, the California condor species was so critically endangered that less than 30 birds remained in existence. Taking decisive action, the California Condor Recovery Program Team rescued the remaining condors and distributed them between the San Diego Zoo's Wild Animal Park and the Los Angeles Zoo to form two captive breeding programs. Today, there are 242 California condors in existence, with over 90 flying free over the skies of North America. Harris hawk: Harris hawks are unique among birds of prey, hunting cooperatively and living more communally than any other raptor species. Because they are extremely social birds, several groups often help rear the young. Also known as bay-winged hawks, they eat small birds, mammals, and reptiles, and often nest in saguaro and cardon cactus. Harris hawks live in semi-desert regions, flat scrubland, and plains areas in the southwestern United States and in Central and South America. Although their numbers have been reduced, they have adapted somewhat to living in urban environments.
Natural Resources Commission - Fish And Wildlife endangered and threatened species of fish are include falconry licenses, nuisancewildanimal control scientific collector permits, and dog training ground http://www.in.gov/nrc/wildlife/
Extractions: @import url(/ender/ender.css); Skip Ender Navigation Agency Listing Policies var dir = location.href.substring(0,location.href.lastIndexOf('www.in.gov/')); var url = location.href.substring(dir.length,location.href.length+1); document.write("Text Only") Contact Webmaster Help document.write(ender); Meet the NRC Contact Minutes DNR ... A "wild animal" is one that lives in the wild or is not domesticated. Both native species and species brought into Indiana from other states or countries are subject to regulation. An "animal" is defined by statute to include "all mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, crustaceans, and mollusks."
Wild Things At Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Plains population of the piping plover be changed from threatened to endangered. flowsduring the nesting period); (2) reducing human, dog, and vehicle http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/wildthings/t&e/threatened.asp
Extractions: management and recovery zones (1995) On July 12, 1995, the bald eagle was reclassified from endangered to threatened in the lower 48 states. It is the first and only Montana threatened or endangered species to be downlisted since the 1973 Endangered Species Act became law. After years of research, scientists determined that DDE, a breakdown product of DDT, accumulates in the fatty tissues of female eagles and impairs the calcium release necessary for eggshell formation. This induces thin shells and reproductive failure during incubation. These findings eventually led to the banning of DDT and related chemicals in the U.S. in 1972. In 1978, bald eagles throughout the lower 48 states were classified as endangered, except in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Washington, and Oregon, where they were designated threatened. Between 1984 and 1994, the number of known breeding pairs in the Pacific States Bald Eagle Recovery Region (Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, Wyoming, and Montana) increased from 479 pairs to 1,192 pairs. One-fourth of all the breeding bald eagles in the lower 48 states come from this region.
Black-footed Ferret Detailed Information - Montana Animal Field Guide The wild mammals of Montana. of a symposium for the management of prairie dog complexesfor endangered and threatened wildlife and plants Establishment of a http://www.fwp.state.mt.us/fieldguide/detail_AMAJF02040.aspx
Extractions: @import url(css/fwp.css); @import url(css/fwp_print.css); Welcome to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks You are currently viewing the text only version of this website. If you have not intentionally chosen the text version, you may want to read the Site Guide to find out why your browser is displaying the text version. Skip Navigation Website Main Menu in Partnership with General Description Black-footed ferrets are weasel-like in body shape and form but are heavier than other weasels. The torso is long with short legs and a long tail. The color of the body is a soft cream color with the ears, chin and throat fading to white. The dorsal portion of the torso is darker than the rest of the body. The legs and tip of the tail are dark brown and a mask of the same color extends in a band from below each eye across the forehead.
Animals This doglike fox lives in rainforests of South the ESA are classified into two categories, endangered or threatened how many are left in the wild) and how http://www.col-ed.org/echo2002/Indiginous Webguide/endangered1.html
Extractions: What is their relationship with endangered species? Similar to indigenous people all over the world, Paraguay's first inhabitants relied on their natural surroundings for survival and inspiration. The lush subtropical eastern region offered an abundance of plant and animal life. Tools and weapons were made from bone, wood and thorns. Fish and game sustained them along with maize and mandioca which could be planted. Ancient sounds of the forest are still preserved in their language, which contains many onomatopoetic words. Religious beliefs incorporate their reverence for nature. They are said to have given names to 1,100 species of plants which were used medicinally. Art work also reflects the importance of the natural world to the indigenous as evidenced in materials used to create and design elements of the products. Many of the plants and animals that were once prolific are now listed as endangered. This page contains a list of links for learning more about endangered species. Description
Knoxville Zoo Animal Listings fox (II) *Red wolf (E) *African wild dog (E) Black E) = species in danger of extinctionThreatened (T) = species likely to become endangered in the http://www.knoxville-zoo.org/animallisting.htm
Endangered Species Act destruction and introduction of nonindigenous animals such as livestock, rats anddogs. wild Echoes Encounters with the Most endangered Animals in North America http://www.awionline.org/wildlife/esa.htm
Extractions: Click on picture to view it full size Our nation's symbol, the American Bald Eagle ( Haliaeetus leucocephalus ) was on the brink of extinction when the first Endangered Species Act was passed in 1967. Thanks to the protection afforded by the Act, law enforcement, and public education this magnificent bird has now rebounded to the point where in June 1994, all populations except the extreme southwestern were transferred from the endangered to the threatened species list. Endangered Species Act an Economic and Medical Asset US legislation protecting wildlife and the environment is the finest in the world. It is important that our nation maintain this leadership of which every American can be justifiably proud. In 1973, Congress enacted a comprehensive, model Endangered Species Act (ESA). This legislation has been extremely effective in saving wildlife and plant species in danger of extinction. Non-consumptive Use of Wildlife A Fiscal Boon The economic benefits of preserving species and their environments are numerous. In 1991, whalewatching in the US brought an estimated $37.5 million in direct revenue while an other $155.5 million was earned by associated businesses (WDCS 1991). In Southern New England alone, tourists pay more than $21 million each year to visit whales in their natural environment (Hoyt 1994). Humpback, Fin, and Minke Whales frequent these waters, as well as the occasional Orca and Pilot Whale. One might even be fortunate enough to catch a glimpse of the highly endangered North Atlantic Right Whale
Articles On The Topic Wildlife, Endangered Species From High Service agrees that the blacktailed prairie dog needs protection decides not to listit as endangered yet. The Alliance for the wild Rockies has launched the http://www.hcn.org/archivesbysubject.jsp?subject=Endangered Species&category=Wil
Extractions: From IGC Site Includes: EcoNet Endangered Species Gopher Endangered Species Information Coral Forest Red List of Threatened Animals ... Mojave Desert Tortoise The Desert Tortoise Council is a private, nonprofit organization made up of hundreds of professionals, and lay-persons from all walks of life, from across the United States , and several continents. We share a common fascination with wild desert tortoises and the environment they depend upon. Site Includes: Archives National Wildlife Federation People and Nature: Our Future is in the balance.
