Critter News

FEBRUARY 18, 2010

The United States is one of the world's largest, if not the largest, consuming nations for wildlife products. Tags: wildlife trafficking us endangered species. And here I've been yelling at China all this time. (Be Be warned there's a horrific picture of a cooked monkey head in this article.) From Alternet.org.

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Endangered Species Trafficking Species Monkeys 100

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MARCH 5, 2024

There are Vast Amounts of Federal Land Approximately 28% of the entire land area of the United States is federal land , about 640 million acres. However, federal land is not evenly distributed within the United States. On a state-by-state basis, that percentage increases dramatically as one moves from east to west.

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Virgin Islands Alaska United States Nevada 257

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JULY 19, 2021

Many ornithologists fear that the long-billed relative of the southeastern United States’ Brown-headed Nuthatch is kaput. Brown-headed Nuthatch of the southeastern United States. They are the only thing we have to go back to with regard to extinct and in many cases highly endangered species such as this.

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Bahamas Philadelphia 2004 United States 344

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MAY 8, 2018

More than 50 years ago, the Hawaiian Goose (Nene) was one of the first birds listed under the Endangered Species Act, part of the inaugural “ Class of 1967 ”. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed downlisting it from “endangered” to “threatened.”. Due to substantial improvements in its population and its prospects, the U.S.

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Endangered Species Species Hawaii 2018 107

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OCTOBER 10, 2017

Both territories are part of the United States and the residents are American citizens, which appears to be the key criteria for inclusion. To the extent there is one, the primary animating principle appears to be that the ABA Area includes all of the United States and Canada. because it is birding in the United States.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands United States Hawaii 189

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MARCH 12, 2019

Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) declared the Golden-cheeked Warbler “ endangered ” under the Endangered Species Act. FWS did not designate “ critical habitat ” for the warbler, stating it was indeterminable. United States Fish & Wildlife Serv. On December 27, 1990 , the U.S. 1:17-cv-00538-SS (W.D.

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Austin Texas Endangered Species United States 208

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DECEMBER 7, 2011

While I often tease Corey about how many albatrosses we have down here in New Zealand, the fact is that the United States has three species of Albatross that breed within its boundaries, albeit one of them only very rarely, and visit the western shores of North America. It took ages, but it was a constant delight.

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Albatross Hawaii New Zealand Japan 198

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JULY 5, 2015

All standard calendars include a 4th day of July, but we in the United States place just a bit more emphasis on recognizing that date. This endangered species nests all along the south shore of Long Island and Corey was fortunate enough to see six on Friday morning at Rockaway Beach, including two fluffy youngsters.

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2015 United States Endangered Species New York 158

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MARCH 15, 2016

The key point is that Refuge System is perhaps the most important conservation program in the United States. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and they are located in every state as well as Puerto Rico, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and they are located in every state as well as Puerto Rico, the U.S.

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Wildlife Grizzly Bear Puerto Rico United States 190

10,000 Birds

AUGUST 8, 2011

The bird we see in the northeastern United States, the rufa subspecies, is declining rapidly , “from a high count of 95,000 in the 80s and 90s to fewer than 10,000 earlier this year.&# Fortunately for both the birds and birders, the Red Knot is getting fast-tracked to Endangered Species protection.

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United States Endangered Species Protection Breeding 162

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

As a result, the bird has a long history with the Endangered Species Act. United States DOI , 2019 U.S. But its U.S. range largely consists of valuable real estate along the Southern California coast and urban development around San Diego and Los Angeles has eliminated much of its habitat. Case citation: Ctr.

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California District of Columbia Los Angeles San Diego 211

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NOVEMBER 14, 2017

The Hawaii vote made it clear that that the ABA Area is about political borders, not geographical or ecological ones, and the two Caribbean territories have long been part of the United States. The absence of the Caribbean means that ABA Area—and the ABA—excludes important aspects of the avian diversity of the United States.

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Puerto Rico Virgin Islands Hawaii United States 192

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DECEMBER 19, 2012

Ferruginous Hawks were petitioned for listing under the federal Endangered Species Act in 1991 but rejected; currently they are listed as a Category 2 Species by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and as a Sensitive Species by the Bureau of Land Management 1.

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Squirrels Prairie Dogs North America Rabbits 163

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Before the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (ESA), there was the Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966. endangered species was issued on March 11, 1967, under the earlier law, and those listings were ultimately grandfathered into the ESA. The first list of U.S. The links are to the U.S.

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California Condor Bald Eagle Endangered Species Parrots 109

Critter News

SEPTEMBER 29, 2008

TRAVERSE CITY - State officials say they're not pleased with a federal court's ruling overturning the government's decision to remove the gray wolf from the endangered species list for the Great Lakes region. It's in response to a lawsuit filed by several environmental groups, including The Humane Society of the United States.

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Humane Society Of The United States Wolves Endangered Species The Humane Society 100

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JANUARY 20, 2017

And no sensible person can deny the role of the federal government in preserving the environment in the United States – a role that has been slowly built into a bulwark against the catastrophic extinctions that plagued American avifauna in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

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Endangered Species Ferrets Montana United States 100

Critter News

OCTOBER 6, 2009

Monkey business is big business in the United States, where some people pay up to $5,000 to adopt a monkey of their own, often a capuchin monkey, which can grow up to 22 inches and 9 pounds. The individual primate and the species that is depleted for this "trade." Who suffers? Stupid TLC. Where is the "learning" in that name?

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Monkeys Primates United States Endangered Species 100

10,000 Birds

FEBRUARY 26, 2013

As you probably know, birding can be the domain of the wealthy, at least here in the United States. Rich in life, rich in birds, yes…but a birder billionaire I am not. Shocking, I know. When I hear of the plight of some U.S. When I hear of the plight of some U.S.

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United States Endangered Species North America Protection 173

Critter News

FEBRUARY 3, 2009

The majestic gray wolf once roamed the United States from coast to coast and from Mexico to Canada. Thanks to the Endangered Species Act and a successful reintroduction program in which NWF played a major role, the wolf is thriving again in the Yellowstone and Great Lakes areas. Amazing what these calendars can contain.

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United States Endangered Species Canada Mexico 100

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JULY 28, 2011

This is the largest Buteo we have in the United States and is extremely sexy with bold white coloration on the ventral side and most of the tail. However, organizations like Rocky Mountain Bird Observatory spend much time looking for more evidence of this species’ decline.

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Prairie Dogs Colorado North Dakota Soreing 170

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

It shows that of 588 species assessed, 314 species in the continental United States and Canada will lose half or more of their current ranges by 2080 if global warming continues at its current pace (which is approximately 8 degrees F of warming by the end of the century). Come back, click through, read, learn.

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Species Los Angeles Science 2000 192

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NOVEMBER 3, 2015

It’s probably on your mind too, especially if you live in the United States. Fernandina’s Flicker, a tongue-twisting alliterative name for one of the most endangered woodpeckers in the world! Cuba is on my mind. 26 endemics! Bee Hummingbird, the smallest hummingbird in the world!

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Cuba Birds 2000 United States 244

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MARCH 29, 2017

Then, in one of my freshmen science classes, there was a discussion about extinct species, which then lead to the topic of threatened, or endangered species, and what we could do to help out. Not for lack of trying, mind you. Now that I am here in Mexico, I finally found them!

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Oregon Defenders Of Wildlife Endangered Species Mexico 109

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DECEMBER 4, 2012

The authors outline the basic problems of New England’s ecosystem, with attention given to endangered species such as the New England Blazing-star (a late-summer wildflower whose habitat is disappearing) and the dangers of invasive species (beware of Garlic Mustard!). What is your favorite Kaufman Field Guide?

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Massachusetts Rhode Island North America Reptiles 214

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JUNE 19, 2024

Range: Most of Canada, Alaska, All of the contiguous United States, and Northern Mexico. Despite once being endangered due to hunting and pesticides, Bald Eagles have made a remarkable comeback, getting delisted from the U.S. Endangered Species list in 2007. Body Length: 27.5 to 40 inches (70 to 102 centimeters).

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Alaska Eagles Bald Eagle Deer 245

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Sacramento River NWR was established 1989 by the authority provided under the Endangered Species Act, Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Act. Units are located along both sides of the river and serve to protect and provide a wide variety of riparian habitats for birds, fish, and other wildlife.”

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Louisiana 152

10,000 Birds

JUNE 12, 2018

The Northwestern Hawaiian Islands are home to some of the largest assemblages of breeding seabirds in the United States. Because Midway is home to endangered species ( e.g. , Laysan Duck, Hawaiian Monk Seal), FWS must also comply with the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

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Mice Albatross Honolulu Rats 109

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AUGUST 1, 2023

It borders the Hudson Bay to the north and four Great Lakes to the south, accessible by car and sometimes feet from the United States over bridges with names like Rainbow, Ambassador, and Seaway Skyway. state and Canadian provinces.

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North America Birds Owls Canada 245

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DECEMBER 17, 2014

Wilderness Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Air and Water Acts, and similar acts in Canada. Democracy of Hunting – The right to hunt in the United States and Canada by all citizens of good standing.

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Wildlife Coyotes Wolves Hunters 255

10,000 Birds

MAY 30, 2019

Between 1974 and 2005, more than 7000 young Peregrines were hacked in the United States and Canada. Endangered Species List, giving it free reign to wander and populate North America in ever increasing numbers, including a nest on the ledge of the U.S. And grow they did.

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Falcons California Condor Alaska Texas 211

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MAY 14, 2018

Second, the Kirtland’s Warbler was the last “eastern warbler” I needed to see not just in the United States but in New York State. Third, Kirtland’s Warbler has only recently made the New York State checklist with two sightings in 2014. ( First, I had never seen a Kirtland’s Warbler before.

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New York New York City Michigan United States 130

10,000 Birds

JULY 20, 2018

Following passage of the United States Endangered Species Preservation Act of 1966, the California Condor ( Gymnogyps californianus ) was among the first 75 species listed for protection, the so-called “Class of 1967”.

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California Condor Oregon California Zoos 114

Animal Ethics

APRIL 23, 2008

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Catholic catechism affirm that compassion for animals is a matter of human dignity. The United Methodist Church supports the humane treatment of farm animals and calls for the protection of endangered species.

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New York Times Humane Society Of The United States Puppy Mills New York 40

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JULY 26, 2011

Republicans in the United States House of Representatives have proposed a bill that would completely eliminate the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation Act. If you love birds and the environment stop sending crazy right-wing nutters to Congress. Hat-tip to Mike McDowell.

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Endangered Species United States Birds Protection 250

10,000 Birds

NOVEMBER 6, 2012

These wily and diminutive owls occur from Bolivia and Argentina northward through Central America (check out this post on Pico Bonito ) and only just occur in the United States in Arizona and south Texas. In fact, this sub-species was formerly classified as endangered in the US under the Endangered Species Act.

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Owls Texas Arizona Pigs 184

4 The Love Of Animals

JULY 3, 2010

This is certainly a landmark victory and we hope that other countries around the world, including the United States, will take notice and follow suit.”. ADI also rescues animals in distress worldwide. ADI gathered evidence has led to campaigns and legislative action all over the world to protect them.

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ADI Animal Defenders International Bolivia Lions 100

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AUGUST 14, 2017

One might assume that construction of a border wall through a sensitive national wildlife refuge would be prevented, or at least slowed, by a thicket of lawsuits under statutes such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the Endangered Species Act (ESA). All of these requirements are codified as notes to 8 U.S.C.

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Laws San Diego United States Arizona 150