conservation

Very good news for the Arabian Oryx - it has been officially reclassified as Vulnerable by IUCN - the first time a species that has been Extinct in the Wild has improved by three levels - and the wild population is now into four figures. A great success story for captive breeding. IUCN - Species

Dear Colleagues, I want to inform you that the final Zoolinx Newsletter is now available to read at Zoolinx Romania - Home This is not a sad time for me working on this, but a new beginning with a new venture....The Ark Park. I will not double things by explaining here as the info is...

POLL: Is There Just One Thing To Do For Conservation? Chris Packham: BBC Wildlife Presenter Says People Should Have Fewer Children And Get Tax Breaks | UK News | Sky News What are your thoughts?

Hi, I am part of a group of undergraduate Psychology students from the University of Edinburgh. We are conducting research into the atitudes of the general public towards conservation. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take our short, anonymous, online survey, which will...

Did the calf born in November at Night Safari survive? It was a male I believe, but it was never posted on the elephant database. Also are the young females at the singapore zoo ever going to be bred? -Gambir -Aprila -Jati (?) wasn't Chayang recomended for breedings? Is...

Hi everybody, I'm a huge vulture enthusiast (both Old and New World), and want to do something to help stop the decline of vulture populations in Africa and Asia. I've been doing some research on how to help, and have found several websites containing information about organizations that are...

Hi I was in India over the summer and made a short film for a small conservation organisation. They are based next to Corbett Tiger Reserve and are working on a project to reduce man/animal conflict. On 12/11/10 a lady was killed by a tiger close to Corbett Tiger Reserve which shows how...

Hello all. I am currently doing some communications research at a University and exploring the challenge of building the conservation credibility and public awareness of those efforts for a Zoo. I am seeking out this communities opinion on the role of Zoo and Conservation. Increasingly Zoos...

I wanted to let folks know that we've launched a new website called the Conservation Job Board: that people can use to find the latest jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities in conservation. We launched the site to make it easier for conservation organizations to find qualified staff...

I don't see a thread on this... The American Association of Zoo Keepers does a bang-up job of raising money for in-situ rhino conservation. This is underway now and an effort I think we all should support. The money really hits the ground where the rhinos are. For more information and...

Dear colleagues, I would like to introduce my newsletter ZOOLINX which was originally produced to assist zoological establishments and their stakeholders in Romania. It has evolved over the last few years and is now viewed by interested parties around the world. It is not political and...

Despite an acknowledged dramatic decline in numbers of African lions, trophy hunters insist their activities contribute to the overall conservation of the species. They justify this position from an economic point of view – trophy fees are paid to governments and hunting concession fees are paid...

What are peoples opinions of the movement in conservation and the trade of exotic animals in this country How do you think the exotic pet trade affectes the conservation efforts within the coutries where these animals are often taken from. Pleas elet me know Any opinions are welcome :)

Not a world away from the Loboc River Tarsier Camp is the Philippine Tarsier Research and Development Centre. What a difference though. Here the people genuinely care about what they are doing. Whereas money is needed here the entrance fee is just a tiny 20 Pesos ahead. Well worth the money and...

What is DNA? How is it connected to red tide? And why is it important to know? “DNA, Red Tide and the Sea,” an interactive new exhibit at Mystic Aquarium, a division of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., answers all these questions while giving guests a look at our oceans on a whole new...

INTERNATIONAL TIGER DAY 2009! To celebrate International Tiger Day, Big Cat Rescue is offering a 10% discount on our regular tour prices from sept 27th - oct 3rd 2009 if you mention the "international tiger day" or "tiger conservation" when you check in. Also if you spend $50 or more in...

I suppose there are those who would argue that a conservation centre is not a zoo but, in my books wild animals in captivity equals zoo. Anyway 'Turtle Conservation' figures prominently in the Google Ads on the ZooChat website. So here is a link to my report on a visit to the excellent Sattahip...

Hi, The giant panda is perhaps the powerful symbol in the world when it comes to species conservation. Despite the conversation success pandas still persist with the problems in recent years due to habitat loss and fragmentation. Even China's growing population is also a big threat for Panda...

Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration, divisions of Sea Research Foundation, Inc., is now home to four sea turtles – Charlotte, a juvenile green sea turtle, and three loggerhead sea turtle hatchlings. Their arrival marks the first time in more than three years that the Aquarium has had sea...

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