Threatened And Endangered Forest Species There are 160 threatened or endangered forest plants in hazelnutE; CynosciadiumdigitatumFinger dogshadeE; Lactuca hirsutaWild LettuceE; Laric laricina http://www.chias.org/www/edu/mitc/forte.html
Extractions: There are 193 threatened and endangered Illinois species that depend on forest ecosystems during some portion of their life cycle. The symbols E and T indicate whether the species is endangered or threatened in the state. There are three threatened or endangered forest amphibians in Illinois. There are 15 threatened or endangered forest birds in Illinois. There are 9 threatened or endangered forest mammals in Illinois.
Extractions: Site Index: Home News ENN Earthnews Affiliates News In-Depth Topics Interact Online Quizzes Postcards Marketplace Business Center Store Advanced Search Advertise Join ENN e-mail Subscription Take our Survey Affiliate Tech Center Post Press Release Help About ENN Site Map Government lists beluga sturgeon as a threatened species The listing, which came as the result of a petition from environmental groups, brings the country's requirements for conserving the species in line with the specifications under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), said Steve Williams, the Fish and Wildlife director. Within six months, the government will decide whether to reduce or entirely ban U.S. imports of beluga caviar. Ken Stansell, Fish and Wildlife's assistant director for international affairs, said that "could result in allowing the imports to continue under existing CITES regulations, whatever those might be, or it could range to a complete ban on imports into the United States."
NPWS - Foxes Targeted To Protect Threatened Species In Northern Foxes targeted to protect threatened species in Northern NSW Mediarelease 01/07/2002 Fox numbers are currently being monitored http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/npws.nsf/Content/Foxes targeted to protect t
NWHC: Plague Imperils The Recovery Of Threatened And Endangered Species Avian botulism is a paralytic disease caused by ingestion of a toxin produced by the bacteria, Clostridium botulinum. This bacteria is widespread in soil and requires warm temperatures, a protein http://www.nwhc.usgs.gov/whats_new/fact_sheet/fact_plague.html
Extractions: The USGS National Wildlife Health Center,in collaboration with other Federal land management agencies and the Department of Defense,is conducting research on the potential for immunizing black-footed ferrets,prairie dogs, and other reservoir rodent species against plague infections.Recent advances in molecular biology and vaccine development have resulted in recombinant agents that protect laboratory mice from plague and might prove useful for vaccination of wildlife.Studies are currently being conducted at USGS to test the efficacy of two vaccines for plague in black-footed ferrets.If successful,vaccination could be used to protect ferrets from plague in captive breeding and release programs,as well as animals captured in the wild. Mass immunization of free-ranging animals such as prairie dogs and other wild rodents is more chal- lenging,and requires novel delivery mechanisms.Studies are currently underway at USGS to test the feasi- bility of oral immunization of wild rodents and to evaluate methods for oral delivery of vaccine.These studies could ultimately pave the way for management of plague in areas where the disease threatens the recovery of black-footed ferrets and prairie dogs and in locations where the risk of plague exposure in humans is significant,such as national parks and urban areas.
Endangered Animal Printouts - EnchantedLearning.com Dhole The dhole is a wild dog from Asia. Nene or Hawaiian Goose An endangered goosethat lives on volcanic slopes Ocelot Ocelots are wild cats from the Americas http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/endangered.shtml
Extractions: Endangered Animal Printouts Endangered animals are those species that are in danger of going extinct. Their reproductive rates are lower than their mortality rates over long periods of time, so their numbers are diminishing. The reasons for this are varied, but lately, very often involves a loss of habitat as people encroach on their living areas. When a species is listed as endangered or threatened, it is not a death sentence. Many animals, like the bald eagle and the American alligator, were on the brink of extinction and are now recovering. Many species, however, will not recover, and could be lost forever. Throughout time, animal species have been going extinct (long before people evolved); paleontologists estimate that well over 90 percent of all plant and animal species that ever existed have gone extinct.
Conservation In Africa appropriate solutions to the commercial exploitation of endangered and threatenedspecies. The African wild Dog Project dedicated to the conservation of http://www.africaguide.com/conser.htm
Gray Wolf - National Wildlife Federation bring a spiritual dimension to efforts to restore endangered gray wolves hillside,and a clash of wild titans appeared No Longer Top Dog Studies of coyotes in http://www.nwf.org/wildlife/graywolf/
Extractions: The gray or timber wolf's story is one of the most compelling tales of American wildlife. Once, the wolf was plentiful in most of North America, but it was hunted ruthlessly. Today it is making a gradual comeback. It plays a vital role in many ecosystems by keeping species like deer in check. Photos: Latin Name: Canis lupus Family Name: Canidae (Canine) Related Species: The Mexican wolf ( Canis lupus baileyi ) is being restored in the Southwest. The red wolf ( Canis rufus ) is a smaller wolf located in the Carolinas. Estimated Population: There are approximately 2,500+ gray wolves in Minnesota, 321 in Michigan, 335 in Wisconsin, 81 in Montana, 271 in Yellowstone National Park, 285 in Idaho, 7,500-10,000 in Alaska and 57,000 in Canada. In Arizona and New Mexico, there are approximately 25 Mexican wolves. Endangered Status: The gray wolf is listed as a threatened species on the U.S. Endangered Species List. Wolves in the Greater Yellowstone area and central Idaho are listed as threatened, nonessential. The Mexican wolf is listed as endangered, nonessential.
