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Open space purchases have saved up to 60 percent of the northern pine snake's habitat in New Jersey, but because of other threats the Pine Barrens native should remain a protected species, according to a state agency.
A proposal supporters contend will equally protect endangered species and landowners of more than 77,000 acres along the Sacramento River was published in the Federal Register this week. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on...
HOMELESS dogs, cats and rabbits are becoming internet stars with the launch of a new webcam at a Rossendale animal sanctuary.
Wildlife researchers have identified the key feeding area for a critically endangered population of killer whales near Vancouver Island and proposed the creation of a unique, miniature conservation zone for the few square kilometres encompassing the animals' favourite seafood restaurant.
AUSSIE rockers AC/DC could have to cancel a sold-out concert following a clash with animal rights activists who claim they are a danger to rare birds.
British botanists have discovered seven new wild species of coffee during a worldwide survey conducted by the Royal Botanic Gardens. But three-quarters of the world's wild coffee plants may be endangered.
Conservationists have long known that lines on a map are not sufficient to protect nature because what happens outside those boundaries can affect what happens within. Now, scientists have measured the threat of housing development around protected areas in the United States.
The DNR says efforts to restore the trumpeter swan and osprey were successful.
Britain's 3.9 million anglers have been given another early Christmas present by Fisheries Minister Ben Bradshaw when he announced last week that angling would be specifically excluded from the provisions of the Animal Welfare Bill. There had been some concern that the Bill could inadvertently affect angling and commercial fishing and lead to legal challenges.
Undercover agent bought reticulated python and Burmese python for $250 The owner of a Lake Worth reptile store is accused of illegally selling pythons to an undercover Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officer.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) heard draft rules for endangered and threatened species in Florida at the meeting in Clewiston. After listening to the proposed rules and comments from 16 stakeholders, the Commission...
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