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( University of Granada ) This information is critical to maintain genetic diversity and will help to properly develop conservation plans for water vole (Arvicola sapidus). Researchers from the Doñana Biological Station (CSIC) and the UGR have jointly addressed a population and phylogeographic genetic study of such species in its whole distribution (France and the Iberian Peninsula).
Council has sent a message to the province that it is concerned with the implications the Endangered Species Act will have on Renfrew County, especially its struggling forestry industry.[...]
After the fourth elephant death at the Toronto Zoo in four years, a California-based animal rights group is calling for the "cramped" and "unnatural" exhibit to be shut down and the three remaining animals sent to a sanctuary.
DESERT SPRINGS, Utah (AP) - Crews recently completed work on a barrier in the Virgin River Gorge aimed at blocking invasive species to help save endangered fish. Work is done on a $300,000, 6-foot-high concrete barrier that will block invasive species from Lake Mead and its tributaries from getting into the southern Utah section of the river. That section is the only place where the Virgin River ...
Animal welfare organisations have united to send a strong message to potential dog owners to do their homework before buying a new dog or puppy. The Blue Cross, British Veterinary Association (BVA), BVA Animal Welfare Foundation (BVA AWF), Companion Animal Welfare Council (CAWC), Defra, Dogs Trust, Kennel Club, PDSA, RSPCA and the Universities Federation for Animal Welfare (UFAW) have signed up ...
Crews recently completed work on a barrier in the Virgin River Gorge aimed at blocking invasive species to help save endangered fish. Work is done on a $300,000, 6-foot-high concrete barrier that will block invasive species from Lake Mead and its tributaries from getting into the southern Utah section of the river. That section is the only place where the Virgin River Chub and Woundfin thrive.
A judge has ruled that a lawsuit against federal authorities who raided the offices of Berkeley animal rights activists last year can go forward . According to the Chron , the feds had attempted to dismiss the suit filed by Long Haul Inc., but failed. Federal agents and UC Berkeley police had raided Long Haul’s headquarters on Shattuck Avenue after threatening messages came from one of its ...
Scott DeMuth, the Minneapolis man charged in the 2004 animal-rights vandalism at the University of Iowa, was ordered released from jail Monday. After reviewing prosecutors’ challenge to an earlier order for DeMuth’s release, Judge John Jarvey wrote “the government has failed to demonstrate that the release of the defendant would pose a danger to the community [...]
American Rivers, a national river conservation organization known for its annual Most Endangered Rivers list, has opened a Northern Rockies office in Bozeman.
Ryedale residents get the chance to see the big cats that inspired a local artist to carry out conservation work in Namibia.
BILLINGS, Mont. — Black-tailed prairie dogs were denied protection under the Endangered Species Act on Wednesday after federal officials concluded the once prevalent species shows signs of rebounding.
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