Monday, 30 September 2013

The Sublime Otherness of Sharks - Edward Tenner - The Atlantic

The Sublime Otherness of Sharks - Edward Tenner - The Atlantic:

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Melting ice and rising seas will make Alaskan villagers America's first climate refugees : TreeHugger

Melting ice and rising seas will make Alaskan villagers America's first climate refugees : TreeHugger:

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Absurd Creature of the Week: The Half-Ton Giant Freshwater Stingray With a 15-Inch Poison Barb - Wired Science

Absurd Creature of the Week: The Half-Ton Giant Freshwater Stingray With a 15-Inch Poison Barb - Wired Science:

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seaturtle.org - Tracking - Aroostook

seaturtle.org - Tracking - Aroostook:

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The Poser » Focusing on Wildlife

The Poser » Focusing on Wildlife:

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This List Will Change How You Feel About Snakes | PETA.org

This List Will Change How You Feel About Snakes | PETA.org:

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BP Oil Spill Alert: Stop Dispersants from Poisoning Our Food, Environment and Wildlife

BP Oil Spill Alert: Stop Dispersants from Poisoning Our Food, Environment and Wildlife:

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In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions - NYTimes.com

In Fragmented Forests, Rapid Mammal Extinctions - NYTimes.com:

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How Do Barnacles Attach to Whales? » Scienceline

How Do Barnacles Attach to Whales? » Scienceline:

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Mexican gray wolf: Where the wild things aren’t | Exposing the Big Game

Mexican gray wolf: Where the wild things aren’t | Exposing the Big Game: "Mexican gray wolf: Where the wild things aren’t"

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Sunday, 29 September 2013

Second Japanese protest planned at MUJI Japan over shark fin soup

Second Japanese protest planned at MUJI Japan over shark fin soup: "Despite a 65,000 signature petition and a protest held outside its store earlier this year, MUJI Japan, a self-touted environmentally-friendly company, still refuses to stop selling shark fin soup."

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Saturday, 28 September 2013

The Real Tale of Winter, “the World’s Most Famous Dolphin” | DEATH AT SEAWORLD: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity

The Real Tale of Winter, “the World’s Most Famous Dolphin” | DEATH AT SEAWORLD: Shamu and the Dark Side of Killer Whales in Captivity:

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This dolphin flips for her human friends | thetelegraph.com.au

This dolphin flips for her human friends | thetelegraph.com.au:

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2013 hunting preview: Game populations on the rise in western Montana

2013 hunting preview: Game populations on the rise in western Montana:

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Research reveals bottom feeding techniques of tagged humpback whales in Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary

Research reveals bottom feeding techniques of tagged humpback whales in Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary:

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Wildlife face 'Armageddon' as forests shrink

Wildlife face 'Armageddon' as forests shrink:

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Research reveals bottom feeding techniques of tagged humpback whales in Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary

Research reveals bottom feeding techniques of tagged humpback whales in Stellwagen Bank Sanctuary:

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Deformed wolf that bit Minnesota teen had brain damage | Star Tribune

Deformed wolf that bit Minnesota teen had brain damage | Star Tribune:

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Friday, 27 September 2013

Hunting: the Sport of Sociopaths | Exposing the Big Game

Hunting: the Sport of Sociopaths | Exposing the Big Game: "Hunting: the Sport of Sociopaths"

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Opponents of Mich. wolf hunt question data used to justify it | The Detroit News

Opponents of Mich. wolf hunt question data used to justify it | The Detroit News: "members of Keep Michigan Wolves Protected, a group that has lobbied against the hunt, say the statistics are bolstered by a single cattle farm near Matchwood owned by John Koski."

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Whale of a difference: Researchers double depth at which technology can identify whale prey

Whale of a difference: Researchers double depth at which technology can identify whale prey:

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Stop Wasting Blue Fin Tuna - ForceChange

Stop Wasting Blue Fin Tuna - ForceChange:

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Support New Measures to Protect Bluefin Tuna and Other Big Fish « Wild Oceans

Support New Measures to Protect Bluefin Tuna and Other Big Fish « Wild Oceans:

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Sharks' antibodies may yield new cancer drug | Mail Online

Sharks' antibodies may yield new cancer drug | Mail Online:

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Exxon Sonar Surveying Blamed For The Deaths Of 100 Whales Near Madagascar

Exxon Sonar Surveying Blamed For The Deaths Of 100 Whales Near Madagascar:

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Marine ecology: Sea wolves | The Economist

Marine ecology: Sea wolves | The Economist:

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Wolf update: Montana tries to attract more hunters as feds consider national delisting | Indy Blog

Wolf update: Montana tries to attract more hunters as feds consider national delisting | Indy Blog:

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Sea lions, Gulf quotas, salmon bycatch top council agenda - Alaska Journal of Commerce - September Issue 5 2013 - Anchorage, AK

Sea lions, Gulf quotas, salmon bycatch top council agenda - Alaska Journal of Commerce - September Issue 5 2013 - Anchorage, AK:

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WOLVES: Study finds historic distribution throughout California

WOLVES: Study finds historic distribution throughout California:

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Sharks attack whale calf carcass as tourists watch | Fraser Coast Chronicle

Sharks attack whale calf carcass as tourists watch | Fraser Coast Chronicle:

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Online Petition Got Sea Turtle Released in the Philippines · Global Voices

Online Petition Got Sea Turtle Released in the Philippines · Global Voices:

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Court Rules that Federal Agency Failed to Protect Thousands of Whales and Dolphins from Navy Sonar | Earthjustice

Court Rules that Federal Agency Failed to Protect Thousands of Whales and Dolphins from Navy Sonar | Earthjustice:

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Man guilty of killing seals - Story - NZ News - 3 News

Man guilty of killing seals - Story - NZ News - 3 News:

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Opponents of Mich. wolf hunt question data used to justify it | The Wolf Preservation Blog

Opponents of Mich. wolf hunt question data used to justify it | The Wolf Preservation Blog:

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The Global Toll of Fine Particulate Matter : Image of the Day

The Global Toll of Fine Particulate Matter : Image of the Day:

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Buried in every whale’s earwax resides a record of their lifetime exposure to pollutants » Focusing on Wildlife

Buried in every whale’s earwax resides a record of their lifetime exposure to pollutants » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Wildlife Extra News - Whale mass stranding attributed to sonar mapping for first time

Wildlife Extra News - Whale mass stranding attributed to sonar mapping for first time: "An independent scientific review panel has concluded that the mass stranding of approximately 100 melon-headed whales in the Loza Lagoon system in northwest Madagascar in 2008 was primarily triggered by acoustic stimuli; more specifically, a multi-beam echosounder system operated by a survey vessel contracted by ExxonMobil Exploration and Production (Northern Madagascar) Limited."

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Wildlife Extra News - Fishery observers face bribes, harassment, threats, intimidation, and even injury or death

Wildlife Extra News - Fishery observers face bribes, harassment, threats, intimidation, and even injury or death:

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Conservation group Sea Shepherd opens Costa Rica office / News Briefs / More news / Costa Rica Newspaper, The Tico Times

Conservation group Sea Shepherd opens Costa Rica office / News Briefs / More news / Costa Rica Newspaper, The Tico Times: "Sea Shepherd opens Costa Rica office"

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Exiled Polar Bears Converge on D.C. to Rally for Action on Climate

Exiled Polar Bears Converge on D.C. to Rally for Action on Climate:

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Our Groceries Are Wiping Out Orangutans And Enslaving Workers | Care2 Causes

Our Groceries Are Wiping Out Orangutans And Enslaving Workers | Care2 Causes:

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Bison, bears and wolves return to Europe - Telegraph

Bison, bears and wolves return to Europe - Telegraph:

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Senators' bill would make shark fin trade illegal in Pennsylvania | PennLive.com

Senators' bill would make shark fin trade illegal in Pennsylvania | PennLive.com:

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Drop in shark fin imports not all good news | South China Morning Post

Drop in shark fin imports not all good news | South China Morning Post:

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Thursday, 26 September 2013

Daily Kos: Wolf Rules in Montana Endanger Yellowstone Park Wolves

Daily Kos: Wolf Rules in Montana Endanger Yellowstone Park Wolves: "Wolf Rules in Montana Endanger Yellowstone Park Wolves"

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Jessica Lange: Stop Minnesota's wolf hunt - TwinCities.com

Jessica Lange: Stop Minnesota's wolf hunt - TwinCities.com: "Actress Jessica Lange has joined the opposition to Minnesota's wolf hunt."

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625 wolves left in Montana, over 6000 permits to hunt them issued

625 wolves left in Montana, over 6000 permits to hunt them issued:

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Oregon’s famous wolf retiring? | Natural Resource Report

Oregon’s famous wolf retiring? | Natural Resource Report: "The gray wolf, dubbed “OR-7” by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, may have finally chosen a home. His travels have been tracked thanks to a GPS collar."

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Court Rules That Federal Agency Failed to Protect Thousands of Whales and Dolphins From Navy Sonar

Court Rules That Federal Agency Failed to Protect Thousands of Whales and Dolphins From Navy Sonar:

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2008 mass stranding in Madagascar

2008 mass stranding in Madagascar:

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BBC News - Portaferry's Exploris aquarium: Councillors defer closure decision

BBC News - Portaferry's Exploris aquarium: Councillors defer closure decision:

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Singing mice protect their turf with high-pitched tunes

Singing mice protect their turf with high-pitched tunes:

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Hungry lions range farther afield | Conservation

Hungry lions range farther afield | Conservation:

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Toxic Algae Plagues U.S. – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

Toxic Algae Plagues U.S. – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

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President's pledge to ban commercial fishing around Pacific island nation slow to materialize

President's pledge to ban commercial fishing around Pacific island nation slow to materialize:

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Malaysia clearcutting forest reserves for timber and palm oil

Malaysia clearcutting forest reserves for timber and palm oil:

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State Department Ignores Keystone XL Impact on Endangered Species – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

State Department Ignores Keystone XL Impact on Endangered Species – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

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BBC News - Scientists warn of ocean conservation in wrong areas

BBC News - Scientists warn of ocean conservation in wrong areas:

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Sea Shepherd Unveils Largest Faroe Islands Campaign | Ecorazzi

Sea Shepherd Unveils Largest Faroe Islands Campaign | Ecorazzi: "Sea Shepherd Unveils Largest Faroe Islands Campaign"

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Three wolf pups born to Lookout pair | Methow Valley News

Three wolf pups born to Lookout pair | Methow Valley News:

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Patricia Ritz, Convicted Animal Abuser, Eaten By Own Dogs

Patricia Ritz, Convicted Animal Abuser, Eaten By Own Dogs:

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Clearwater Marine Aquarium's oldest dolphin, Panama, is dead | Tampa Bay Times

Clearwater Marine Aquarium's oldest dolphin, Panama, is dead | Tampa Bay Times:

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The Marine Mammal Center : Dolphin Rescue!

The Marine Mammal Center : Dolphin Rescue!: "It's too early tell what the prognosis will be for Minion, but based on experience, it is likely he will need human care for the rest of his life as experience shows that when dolphin calves are separated from their mothers at such a young age, they will not survive if released back to the wild."

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Warnings about stranded dolphins issued after two die on nearby beaches - The State Port Pilot : News

Warnings about stranded dolphins issued after two die on nearby beaches - The State Port Pilot : News:

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The Cove Dolphin Slaughter in Taiji: One Japanese Protestor's Fight Against the Slaughter

The Cove Dolphin Slaughter in Taiji: One Japanese Protestor's Fight Against the Slaughter:

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Ukrainian Group Drawn Into Ugly Dolphin Debate

Ukrainian Group Drawn Into Ugly Dolphin Debate:

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farmlandgrab.org | Investors risk billions by overlooking potential land conflicts, study shows

farmlandgrab.org | Investors risk billions by overlooking potential land conflicts, study shows:

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BBC News - Zimbabwe elephants poisoned by cyanide

BBC News - Zimbabwe elephants poisoned by cyanide:

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Red Wolves F1397, M1803, and M1804: Den Cam

Red Wolves F1397, M1803, and M1804: Den Cam:

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BBC News - Europe's key animals 'making a comeback'

BBC News - Europe's key animals 'making a comeback':

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Adam Shostak - The Man You Know - Common Ground Byron Bay

Adam Shostak - The Man You Know - Common Ground Byron Bay:

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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Sunday, Bloody Sunday

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Sunday, Bloody Sunday: "On the heels of a weekend which saw 120 pilot whales slain on the shores of the Faroes, Sea Shepherd Global prepares for Operation Grindstop 2014"

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Sea Shepherd Global Prepares for Operation Grindstop 2014 | Beach Carolina Magazine

Sea Shepherd Global Prepares for Operation Grindstop 2014 | Beach Carolina Magazine: "In the wake of continued barbaric killings of sentient, intelligent small whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands, Sea Shepherd Global is preparing for the launch of Operation GrindStop 2014, the most wide-ranging, determined and longest-duration Faroe Islands campaign in Sea Shepherd history. "

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Rare humpback whale spotted off Australian shores | Mail Online

Rare humpback whale spotted off Australian shores | Mail Online: "Photographer Jenny Dean was on a whale-watching trip with her husband when she captured these amazing images of the rare white humpback in Etty Bay near Innisfail, far north Queensland, Australia"

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Wednesday, 25 September 2013

Help Save Massacre Lakes Wild Horses! | Straight from the Horse's Heart

Help Save Massacre Lakes Wild Horses! | Straight from the Horse's Heart:

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Rhino poaching 'kingpin' arrested in South Africa | Fox News

Rhino poaching 'kingpin' arrested in South Africa | Fox News:

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Massive Starfish Die-Off Baffles Scientists – News Watch

Massive Starfish Die-Off Baffles Scientists – News Watch: "The waters off British Columbia, Canada, are littered with dead starfish, and researchers have no idea what’s causing the deaths."

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State Department Ignores Keystone XL Impact on Endangered Species – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

State Department Ignores Keystone XL Impact on Endangered Species – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service: "A new analysis by the Center for Biological Diversity (CBD) finds that the State Department’s review of the Keystone XL pipeline woefully underestimates the impacts it would have on some of America’s most endangered species, including whooping cranes, northern swift foxes, piping plovers, pallid sturgeon, American burying beetles and others. "

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Wolves deliberately being driven to extinction in US - Comment now to save them - National wildlife conservation | Examiner.com

Wolves deliberately being driven to extinction in US - Comment now to save them - National wildlife conservation | Examiner.com: "New links to follow to leave your comments against the further de-listing of wolves:"

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BBC News - Arctic sea ice reaches seasonal low

BBC News - Arctic sea ice reaches seasonal low:

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Scotland's seabirds continue to decline | News | Birdwatch Magazine

Scotland's seabirds continue to decline | News | Birdwatch Magazine:

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Defend the Last 1300 Hawaiian Monk Seals

Defend the Last 1300 Hawaiian Monk Seals:

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Big Hunk the seal released into ocean | SeacoastOnline.com

Big Hunk the seal released into ocean | SeacoastOnline.com:

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Deep sea ecosystem may take decades to recover from Deepwater Horizon spill

Deep sea ecosystem may take decades to recover from Deepwater Horizon spill:

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Fish fossil yields jaw-dropping data on Man's past

Fish fossil yields jaw-dropping data on Man's past:

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Global study reveals new hotspots of fish biodiversity

Global study reveals new hotspots of fish biodiversity:

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Whale mass stranding attributed to sonar mapping for first time

Whale mass stranding attributed to sonar mapping for first time:

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Rare Footage of Killer Whales Attacking a Blue Whale! | World Fishing Network

Rare Footage of Killer Whales Attacking a Blue Whale! | World Fishing Network:

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USFWS Using Jedi Mind Tricks In Place Of Science | Howling For Justice

USFWS Using Jedi Mind Tricks In Place Of Science | Howling For Justice:

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The Marine Mammal Center - Email - Marine Mammal Mythology: Release the Craken!

The Marine Mammal Center - Email - Marine Mammal Mythology: Release the Craken!: "Marine Mammal Center"

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Protesters 'horrify' children outside Lennon Bros Circus | Sunshine Coast Daily

Protesters 'horrify' children outside Lennon Bros Circus | Sunshine Coast Daily:

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IPCC Begins Weeklong Summit Preparing World’s Most Important Climate Change Report – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

IPCC Begins Weeklong Summit Preparing World’s Most Important Climate Change Report – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

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Rescue the Slow Loris: The Cutest Endangered Species

Rescue the Slow Loris: The Cutest Endangered Species:

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Twenty Years After 'Free Willy', Was It Right to Free Keiko the Killer Whale?

Twenty Years After 'Free Willy', Was It Right to Free Keiko the Killer Whale?:

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Surfer Trent Sherborne goes to head-to-head with pod of dolphins in Kalbarri, Western Australia | Mail Online

Surfer Trent Sherborne goes to head-to-head with pod of dolphins in Kalbarri, Western Australia | Mail Online:

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Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali » Focusing on Wildlife

Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest, Bali » Focusing on Wildlife:

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BBC News - Russia accuses Greenpeace crew of 'piracy' in Arctic

BBC News - Russia accuses Greenpeace crew of 'piracy' in Arctic:

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Antarctica flights planned by Air New Zealand | World news | theguardian.com

Antarctica flights planned by Air New Zealand | World news | theguardian.com:

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Loss of digging mammals linked to ecosystem decline | Environment | theguardian.com

Loss of digging mammals linked to ecosystem decline | Environment | theguardian.com:

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Scientists confirm functionality of emergency ventilation system for horses

Scientists confirm functionality of emergency ventilation system for horses:

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University of Toronto prize-winning technology reduces marine bio-fouling

University of Toronto prize-winning technology reduces marine bio-fouling:

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Cheats of the bird world: Cuckoo finches fool host parents

Cheats of the bird world: Cuckoo finches fool host parents:

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Introducing species to change ecosystems is a balancing act

Introducing species to change ecosystems is a balancing act:

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Research duo discover first instance of non-human primates whispering to each other

Research duo discover first instance of non-human primates whispering to each other:

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Wolves Need You on October 4 in Albuqurque, NM

Wolves Need You on October 4 in Albuqurque, NM: "On October 4, 2013 USFWS will hold its only public hearing on both of these destructive proposals in Albuquerque, NM. Your participation in the Save the Lobo event and the hearing on the same days is crucial to ensure the future of these beautiful, intelligent, critically endangered wolves. A critical mass of supporters on October 4 can turn the tide for wolves. This is a historic opportunity. To ensure the future of New Mexico’s native wolves, save the date and spread the word."

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Michigan wolf hunt: With licenses set to go on sale this Saturday, opponents continue to cry foul | MLive.com

Michigan wolf hunt: With licenses set to go on sale this Saturday, opponents continue to cry foul | MLive.com: "Michigan's first-ever managed wolf hunt is fast approaching and won't be stopped, but the fight over future hunts continues with supporters and opponents accusing each other of spreading misinformation and half-truths."

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Poll Shows West Coast Residents Will Co-Exist with Gray Wolves — Oregon Wild

Poll Shows West Coast Residents Will Co-Exist with Gray Wolves — Oregon Wild: "At least two-thirds of people surveyed in Oregon, Washington and California are rooting for the wolves in the controversy over whether to take them off the endangered species list."

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Tuesday, 24 September 2013

Arctic ice rebound not a sign of recovery, experts warn | The Arctic Journal

Arctic ice rebound not a sign of recovery, experts warn | The Arctic Journal:

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Broadcast science: Radio transmitters aid study of Elkhorn Slough sea otters - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Broadcast science: Radio transmitters aid study of Elkhorn Slough sea otters - Santa Cruz Sentinel:

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Whale earwax used to determine contaminant exposure in whales

Whale earwax used to determine contaminant exposure in whales:

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Launch of world's largest coral reef library

Launch of world's largest coral reef library:

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Artificial lighting and noise alter biorhythms of birds

Artificial lighting and noise alter biorhythms of birds:

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Taking over the oceans: Adult fish characteristics predict a species' dispersal

Taking over the oceans: Adult fish characteristics predict a species' dispersal:

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'Simpsons' creator Sam Simon finds humor in cancer fight

'Simpsons' creator Sam Simon finds humor in cancer fight:

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Indian village relocates to make room for tigers | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Indian village relocates to make room for tigers | MNN - Mother Nature Network:

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S. Africa Rhino Poaching Toll Hits Record Near 700 - PawNation

S. Africa Rhino Poaching Toll Hits Record Near 700 - PawNation:

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Green Sea Turtles Making a Comeback in Florida

Green Sea Turtles Making a Comeback in Florida:

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Save centuries-old coral from destruction - NRDC Action Center

Save centuries-old coral from destruction - NRDC Action Center:

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Norwegians stumble onto shale gas on Svalbard | The Arctic Journal

Norwegians stumble onto shale gas on Svalbard | The Arctic Journal:

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Hong Kong's ivory stockpile will not be destroyed but used for education | South China Morning Post

Hong Kong's ivory stockpile will not be destroyed but used for education | South China Morning Post:

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Cathay Pacific's ban on non-sustainable shark fin cargo delayed | South China Morning Post

Cathay Pacific's ban on non-sustainable shark fin cargo delayed | South China Morning Post:

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Greenpeace activists to be charged with piracy over Gazprom oil protest - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Greenpeace activists to be charged with piracy over Gazprom oil protest - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

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Massive Port Projects Threaten Integrity of Australia’s Famed Great Barrier Reef | TIME.com

Massive Port Projects Threaten Integrity of Australia’s Famed Great Barrier Reef | TIME.com:

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Siberian hamsters show what helps make seasonal clocks tick

Siberian hamsters show what helps make seasonal clocks tick:

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World leaders must co-operate on talks for strong new climate change deal | Nicholas Stern | Comment is free | The Observer

World leaders must co-operate on talks for strong new climate change deal | Nicholas Stern | Comment is free | The Observer:

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House sparrow decline stabilises, figures show | Environment | The Guardian

House sparrow decline stabilises, figures show | Environment | The Guardian:

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Police accused of bias over culling of badgers | Environment | The Guardian

Police accused of bias over culling of badgers | Environment | The Guardian:

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Op-Ed: Bad PR and lies for new Qatar dolphin facility

Op-Ed: Bad PR and lies for new Qatar dolphin facility:

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Mysticwolfie : The gray wolf The gray wolf or grey wolf (Canis...

Mysticwolfie : The gray wolf The gray wolf or grey wolf (Canis...:

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Monday, 23 September 2013

Major fossil fuel reserves must be left in the ground, senior diplomat warns | Environment | The Guardian

Major fossil fuel reserves must be left in the ground, senior diplomat warns | Environment | The Guardian:

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Eagle vs. deer

Eagle vs. deer:

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Is this the most beautiful squid in the world? Underwater photographer's incredible pictures capture amazing colours of the bobtail squid | Mail Online

Is this the most beautiful squid in the world? Underwater photographer's incredible pictures capture amazing colours of the bobtail squid | Mail Online:

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US dolphin deaths set to rise as migration begins - life - 23 September 2013 - New Scientist

US dolphin deaths set to rise as migration begins - life - 23 September 2013 - New Scientist:

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Wildlife Extra News - Tortoises released onto Galapagos Island after rats eradicated

Wildlife Extra News - Tortoises released onto Galapagos Island after rats eradicated: "Eleven Galapagos park rangers hiked for two and a half hours to transport 118 juvenile tortoises (Chelonoidis ephippium) to their release site on Pinzón Island. The Ministry of the Environment, via the Galapagos National Park Directorate (GNPD), carried out this action as part of the ecosystem restoration of Pinzón.
"

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Wildlife Extra News - New survey shows Iranian cheetahs edging towards extinction

Wildlife Extra News - New survey shows Iranian cheetahs edging towards extinction: "Iran is home to the last known population of Asiatic cheetah which once roamed across vast ranges of west and south Asian countries. However, despite enforced protection efforts in recent years, no reliable information was available about the cheetah population in the country which made assessment of conservation measures impossible."

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Wildlife Extra News - Smuggled elephants seized in Thailand

Wildlife Extra News - Smuggled elephants seized in Thailand: "The Royal Thai Police have seized more than a dozen unregistered and illegally registered elephants from camps in three provinces in the south of Thailand as part of sweeping investigations into live elephant smuggling and the abuse of elephant identity certification and registration systems."

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10 Reptiles and Amphibians Pushed Toward Extinction in the U.S. – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

10 Reptiles and Amphibians Pushed Toward Extinction in the U.S. – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

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Should grizzly bears be kept on the endangered species list? » Focusing on Wildlife

Should grizzly bears be kept on the endangered species list? » Focusing on Wildlife:

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5 Great Lakes Species Facing Threats From Big Oil Pipelines – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

5 Great Lakes Species Facing Threats From Big Oil Pipelines – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

'via Blog this'

Atlantic Array protesters pin hopes on harbour porpoise | This is Cornwall

Atlantic Array protesters pin hopes on harbour porpoise | This is Cornwall:

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Poll Shows Strong Support for Wolf Recovery in Pacific Northwest | Exposing the Big Game

Poll Shows Strong Support for Wolf Recovery in Pacific Northwest | Exposing the Big Game:

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Sunday, 22 September 2013

IPC Roundup 3: Mountain Penguins | March of the Fossil Penguins

IPC Roundup 3: Mountain Penguins | March of the Fossil Penguins:

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IPC Roundup 3: Mountain Penguins | March of the Fossil Penguins

IPC Roundup 3: Mountain Penguins | March of the Fossil Penguins:

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Cyber-poachers hack GPS collar data to pinpoint tigers : TreeHugger

Cyber-poachers hack GPS collar data to pinpoint tigers : TreeHugger:

'via Blog this'

Wild Birds Unlimited: Owls are known for attacking in September

Wild Birds Unlimited: Owls are known for attacking in September:

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Arctic Alaska whale harvest looking better this autumn after grim spring season | Alaska Dispatch

Arctic Alaska whale harvest looking better this autumn after grim spring season | Alaska Dispatch:

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SLIDESHOW: adorable newborn otter pups rescued in India | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare

SLIDESHOW: adorable newborn otter pups rescued in India | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare: "The youngest residents at the IFAW Wildlife Rescue Center in India have yet to open their eyes and see the world around them. They are three smooth coated otter pups ‘rescued’ by the locals of the fringe villages of the central range of Kaziranga National Park. "

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Faroe Islands seeking to stem brain drain | The Copenhagen Post | The Danish News in English

Faroe Islands seeking to stem brain drain | The Copenhagen Post | The Danish News in English:

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San Diego Loves Green – MARIN COUNTY LIVESTOCK & WILDLIFE PROTECTION PROGRAM ~ A MODEL FOR COEXISTENCE

San Diego Loves Green – MARIN COUNTY LIVESTOCK & WILDLIFE PROTECTION PROGRAM ~ A MODEL FOR COEXISTENCE:

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PLOS ONE: Spatial Genetic Analyses Reveal Cryptic Population Structure and Migration Patterns in a Continuously Harvested Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) Population in North-Eastern Europe

PLOS ONE: Spatial Genetic Analyses Reveal Cryptic Population Structure and Migration Patterns in a Continuously Harvested Grey Wolf (Canis lupus) Population in North-Eastern Europe:

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Justice sought for Kiya | Boston Herald

Justice sought for Kiya | Boston Herald: "Cops are tracking new leads in the “Puppy Doe” case after the pit bull’s heartbroken original owner has come forward in a dramatic bid to help capture the barbaric brute who tortured the dog and left it for dead in a Quincy park."

'via Blog this'

Vancouver Aquarium :: Tracking

Vancouver Aquarium :: Tracking:

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How Marineland Is Using the Law to Silence Protestors | Cara Faith Zwibel

How Marineland Is Using the Law to Silence Protestors | Cara Faith Zwibel:

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Saturday, 21 September 2013

Packs spreading out throughout region | La Grande Observer | Union and Wallowa Counties' News Leader

Packs spreading out throughout region | La Grande Observer | Union and Wallowa Counties' News Leader: "Wolves continue to disperse across Northeast Oregon, establishing territories in Wallowa, Umatilla and Union counties. The state’s newest documented pack roams the Mt. Emily wildlife unit, which reaches from La Grande to Pendleton."

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#QatarDeceit A Tweetstorm: Qatar Dolphin Discovery & Research: STOP SPONSORING THE TAIJI DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER | Champions for Cetaceans

#QatarDeceit A Tweetstorm: Qatar Dolphin Discovery & Research: STOP SPONSORING THE TAIJI DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER | Champions for Cetaceans: "#QatarDeceit A Tweetstorm: Qatar Dolphin Discovery & Research: STOP SPONSORING THE TAIJI DOLPHIN SLAUGHTER"

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Orcas aren't the only ones - WDC

Orcas aren't the only ones - WDC: "In yet another bad press item this summer for SeaWorld, a young beluga, “Bella,” died after a brief and unknown illness.  This sad and premature death reflects the unhappy fate of many belugas held in oceanariums around the world. "

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Successful whale hunts boost spirits - The Arctic Sounder

Successful whale hunts boost spirits - The Arctic Sounder:

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Cove Guardians :: Operation Infinite Patience: September 20, 2013

Cove Guardians :: Operation Infinite Patience: September 20, 2013:

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Bad weather in Iceland is good news for whales | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare

Bad weather in Iceland is good news for whales | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare:

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NASA's Deep Space comet hunter mission comes to an end

NASA's Deep Space comet hunter mission comes to an end:

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Experts to probe deaths of 64 elephants in Zimbabwe park

Experts to probe deaths of 64 elephants in Zimbabwe park:

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Scientists discover that threatened bird migrates entirely within Amazon Basin » Focusing on Wildlife

Scientists discover that threatened bird migrates entirely within Amazon Basin » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Protect America's Arctic! - Sierra Club

Protect America's Arctic! - Sierra Club:

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Demand that wolves remain protected under the ESA! - In Defense of Animals

Demand that wolves remain protected under the ESA! - In Defense of Animals:

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8 Reasons Why Animal Testing Doesn't Help Humans | PETA.org

8 Reasons Why Animal Testing Doesn't Help Humans | PETA.org: "8 Reasons Why Animal Testing Doesn't Help Humans"

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Lone wolves in a changing landscape | GoGreenNation.org

Lone wolves in a changing landscape | GoGreenNation.org: "Laura Paskus has a terrific column on wolves, biodiversity, and how we’re changing our world today:"

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Marineland To Transform Into Skate Park | Stuff.co.nz

Marineland To Transform Into Skate Park | Stuff.co.nz: "Memories of dolphins flipping out of the water will soon be replaced by young people's latest skateboarding tricks.

Napier City Council has approved the redevelopment of the former tourist attraction Marineland into a skate park. A neighbouring car park and SkateZone land will also be transformed into a reef garden and amphitheatre."

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Poor welfare conditions cause dolphinarium closure

Poor welfare conditions cause dolphinarium closure: "taly’s Rimini dolphinarium has been ordered to close by the Prosecutor’s Office, following failures to sufficiently care for their dolphins."

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SeaWorld’s “Killer Whale Treadmill” | Cetacean Inspiration

SeaWorld’s “Killer Whale Treadmill” | Cetacean Inspiration: "This new “enrichment device” could be a means of damage control to distract people’s attention from the bad publicity. After all, if they were doing this out of genuine care for the animals, wouldn’t they have installed a killer whale treadmill a long time ago?"

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Save the World's Saddest Dolphins

Save the World's Saddest Dolphins:

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Friday, 20 September 2013

Northwest Wolf Sanctuary Wins National Accreditation | Northwest Public Radio

Northwest Wolf Sanctuary Wins National Accreditation | Northwest Public Radio: "Wolf Haven International"

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Hong Kong Government Takes Steps to Protect Sharks and Bluefin Tuna - The Pew Charitable Trusts

Hong Kong Government Takes Steps to Protect Sharks and Bluefin Tuna - The Pew Charitable Trusts:

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Walrus Forced To Alaskan Shores In Droves As Arctic Sea Ice Dwindles (PHOTO)

Walrus Forced To Alaskan Shores In Droves As Arctic Sea Ice Dwindles (PHOTO):

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Tuna closely related to some of the strangest fish in the sea

Tuna closely related to some of the strangest fish in the sea:

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Three new species of tiny frogs from the remarkable region of Papua New Guinea

Three new species of tiny frogs from the remarkable region of Papua New Guinea:

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Photo ID provides clues to Irish humpbacks life-cycle...Update

Photo ID provides clues to Irish humpbacks life-cycle...Update:

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Beached humpback whale pushed back out to sea in Newcastle

Beached humpback whale pushed back out to sea in Newcastle:

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Have caught 128 fin whales during this season in Iceland

Have caught 128 fin whales during this season in Iceland:

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Dublin Port to gift part of Bull Island back to local community - Environmental News | The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 18, 2013

Dublin Port to gift part of Bull Island back to local community - Environmental News | The Irish Times - Wed, Sep 18, 2013: "The island, which grew as the pattern of sand movements in the bay changed, is a world-recognised bird habitat, and a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve."

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French poachers continue the mass slaughter of Ortolan Buntings » Focusing on Wildlife

French poachers continue the mass slaughter of Ortolan Buntings » Focusing on Wildlife:

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5 ways to stop food companies from profiting off a devastating ingredient - Salon.com

5 ways to stop food companies from profiting off a devastating ingredient - Salon.com:

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Dall's Porpoise Slaughter in Iwate, Japan: Worse Than the Cove Dolphin Slaughter

Dall's Porpoise Slaughter in Iwate, Japan: Worse Than the Cove Dolphin Slaughter:

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Wildlife Extra News - 'I'm FINished with Fins' Shark Campaign Launches in Mainland China

Wildlife Extra News - 'I'm FINished with Fins' Shark Campaign Launches in Mainland China:

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Wildlife Extra News - Basking shark tagging off Scotland

Wildlife Extra News - Basking shark tagging off Scotland: "Twenty-seven basking sharks have been tagged in the second year of a project to find out more about their life cycle."

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Wildlife Extra News - One of the world's rarest whales photographed off Ireland

Wildlife Extra News - One of the world's rarest whales photographed off Ireland:

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Wildlife Extra News - Rare whale strands on St Kilda

Wildlife Extra News - Rare whale strands on St Kilda:

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The Slaughter of Wolves – This Is A TRAVESTY | Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife

The Slaughter of Wolves – This Is A TRAVESTY | Enchanted Seashells…Confessions of a Tugboat Captain's Wife: "Is this the legacy we wish to leave to the next generation? A climate of cruelty?
Can you live with yourselves knowing that animals are being tortured with steel-jawed traps? I hope not. I know I can’t."

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BBC News - First capercaillie chicks in years in Grantown woods

BBC News - First capercaillie chicks in years in Grantown woods:

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40-Million-Year-Old ‘Walking Whale’ Fossil Discovered In Peru’s Ocucaje Desert [PHOTO]

40-Million-Year-Old ‘Walking Whale’ Fossil Discovered In Peru’s Ocucaje Desert [PHOTO]:

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Giant prehistoric elephant slaughtered by early humans

Giant prehistoric elephant slaughtered by early humans:

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Climate change: Polar bears change to diet with higher contaminant loads

Climate change: Polar bears change to diet with higher contaminant loads:

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Thursday, 19 September 2013

Shark's fin soup kills sharks and could poison you too

Shark's fin soup kills sharks and could poison you too:

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World's Largest Cave, Son Doong, Prepping For First Public Tours

World's Largest Cave, Son Doong, Prepping For First Public Tours: "The Son Doong Cave in Vietnam is the biggest cave in the world. It's over 5.5 miles long, has a jungle and river, and could fit a 40-story skyscraper within its walls.

But nobody knew any of that until four years ago."

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BBC News - Dolphin pod spotted off Isle of Man coast

BBC News - Dolphin pod spotted off Isle of Man coast:

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Major Backer Pulls Out of Pebble Mine Project – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

Major Backer Pulls Out of Pebble Mine Project – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

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Mantas, devil rays butchered for apothecary trade now identifiable

Mantas, devil rays butchered for apothecary trade now identifiable:

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▶ Without Wolves: Why We Would All be Impoverished by the Loss of Wolves - YouTube

▶ Without Wolves: Why We Would All be Impoverished by the Loss of Wolves - YouTube:

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Why Do Sharks Circle Their Prey Before They Attack?

Why Do Sharks Circle Their Prey Before They Attack?:

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Finding “The Lost Year” Sea Turtles: The potential threats and conservation implications | RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program

Finding “The Lost Year” Sea Turtles: The potential threats and conservation implications | RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program:

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(2) Cafe Fina - Really if you haven't been whale watching this year,...

(2) Cafe Fina - Really if you haven't been whale watching this year,...:

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Save the World's Saddest Dolphins

Save the World's Saddest Dolphins:

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Someone Put a Camera on an Eagle's Back and Yes, It's as Amazing as It Sounds

Someone Put a Camera on an Eagle's Back and Yes, It's as Amazing as It Sounds:

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Mesoamerican Reef needs more local support, says report

Mesoamerican Reef needs more local support, says report:

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Bornean orangutans travel along the ground

Bornean orangutans travel along the ground:

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Climate change could kill off Andean cloud forests, home to thousands of species found nowhere else

Climate change could kill off Andean cloud forests, home to thousands of species found nowhere else:

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4 new species of legless lizards discovered in California

4 new species of legless lizards discovered in California:

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Lions rising: community conservation making a difference for Africa's kings in Mozambique

Lions rising: community conservation making a difference for Africa's kings in Mozambique:

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Sharks in Peril | Project AWARE

Sharks in Peril | Project AWARE:

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Manta Rays at Risk | Project AWARE

Manta Rays at Risk | Project AWARE:

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Sierra Madre Ground-Warbler – discovery of new bird species » Focusing on Wildlife

Sierra Madre Ground-Warbler – discovery of new bird species » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Scientists discover that even crocodiles have a fetish for fruit » Focusing on Wildlife

Scientists discover that even crocodiles have a fetish for fruit » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Air India Backtracks, Flies Animals to Labs | Take Action | PETA.org.uk - 1

Air India Backtracks, Flies Animals to Labs | Take Action | PETA.org.uk - 1:

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Going to the wolves: Strong views aired on expanding wolf recovery area in Arizona - Arizona Range News: News

Going to the wolves: Strong views aired on expanding wolf recovery area in Arizona - Arizona Range News: News:

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Idaho Fish and Game - Wolf Harvest Information - Limits and Map

Idaho Fish and Game - Wolf Harvest Information - Limits and Map:

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Resorts World Sentosa's Dolphin Island to open on Sept 30 | AsiaOne News

Resorts World Sentosa's Dolphin Island to open on Sept 30 | AsiaOne News:

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Taiwan seizes 820 kilograms of dolphin meat

Taiwan seizes 820 kilograms of dolphin meat:

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PLOS ONE: Caught in the Middle: Combined Impacts of Shark Removal and Coral Loss on the Fish Communities of Coral Reefs

PLOS ONE: Caught in the Middle: Combined Impacts of Shark Removal and Coral Loss on the Fish Communities of Coral Reefs:

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Op-Ed: Is NatGeo sponsoring company that purchases Taiji dolphins?

Op-Ed: Is NatGeo sponsoring company that purchases Taiji dolphins?:

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Blog: Update on Dolphins in Indonesia | Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project

Blog: Update on Dolphins in Indonesia | Ric O'Barry's Dolphin Project: "Indonesian fishermen respect dolphins.  In 2010, when the Jakarta Animal Aid Network (JAAN) conducted a survey throughout Indonesia, all the fishermen answered that they would never want to harm dolphins.  Some replied that dolphins help them find fish; some replied dolphins help them when they are facing problems in the sea; and others that they simply like to interact with them in any positive way."

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Lone wolf's travels may lead to new state law - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com

Lone wolf's travels may lead to new state law - San Diego, California News Station - KFMB Channel 8 - cbs8.com: "Nearly a century ago, gray wolves were almost wiped out. But now they're slowly making their way back toward California."

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How to teach … rhinos and conservation | Education | The Guardian

How to teach … rhinos and conservation | Education | The Guardian:

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Coral reefs suffer as the relentless hunt for shark fins takes its toll | Environment | theguardian.com

Coral reefs suffer as the relentless hunt for shark fins takes its toll | Environment | theguardian.com:

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How to make your garden a hedgehog haven | Life and style | theguardian.com

How to make your garden a hedgehog haven | Life and style | theguardian.com:

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Country diary: Burghead, Highlands: Despite the diving gannets, it was the Arctic terns that stole the show for me | Environment | The Guardian

Country diary: Burghead, Highlands: Despite the diving gannets, it was the Arctic terns that stole the show for me | Environment | The Guardian:

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Country diary: Burghead, Highlands: Despite the diving gannets, it was the Arctic terns that stole the show for me | Environment | The Guardian

Country diary: Burghead, Highlands: Despite the diving gannets, it was the Arctic terns that stole the show for me | Environment | The Guardian:

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Coalition scraps Climate Commission, dispensing with Tim Flannery | Environment | theguardian.com

Coalition scraps Climate Commission, dispensing with Tim Flannery | Environment | theguardian.com:

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Exploris aquarium facing closure - UTV Live News

Exploris aquarium facing closure - UTV Live News:

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Second whale dies on north coast - UTV Live News

Second whale dies on north coast - UTV Live News:

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Conferences :: Planet Whale

Conferences :: Planet Whale:

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Wednesday, 18 September 2013

Eye on the Arctic | Radio Canada International » VIDEO – Changing Sea Ice: The Ripple Effect

Eye on the Arctic | Radio Canada International » VIDEO – Changing Sea Ice: The Ripple Effect: "Anthropologist Lene Kielsen Holm, an Inuk (Inuit) from Greenland, talks about the importance of sea ice in Inuit culture and the effect climate change is having on the traditional way of life in the"

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Howling for Help! A fundraiser for Mission:Wolf | Nonprofits - YouCaring.com

Howling for Help! A fundraiser for Mission:Wolf | Nonprofits - YouCaring.com: "Howling for Help! A fundraiser for Mission:Wolf"

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How you can support Hawaiian Monk Seals this September

How you can support Hawaiian Monk Seals this September:

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PM dogged by seal-hunt protester | Front Page News | Kelowna Daily Courier

PM dogged by seal-hunt protester | Front Page News | Kelowna Daily Courier: "Emily Lavender is one persistent seal.
The 25-year-old who lives in Victoria has dogged Prime Minister Stephen Harper for years, dressing up as a baby seal to protest Canada's annual seal hunt on behalf of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)."

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Ceta-Base: 2013 Taiji, Timeline of Events (Drive Fisheries)

Ceta-Base: 2013 Taiji, Timeline of Events (Drive Fisheries): "The data in the table below compiles information about animals that are sources from drive hunt fisheries, primarily those that operate in Taiji, Japan. This table will only track animals that are considered "live-capture", meaning animals which are taken alive for the purpose of public display in the aquarium & marine park industry. For other information like number of those driven, killed or released visit the Drive Fisheries page."

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Polar Bear Specialist Group meeting postponed until 2014 | polarbearscience

Polar Bear Specialist Group meeting postponed until 2014 | polarbearscience:

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Sea bass joins list of threatened fish | Environment | theguardian.com

Sea bass joins list of threatened fish | Environment | theguardian.com:

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How fast is Arctic sea ice melting? | Environment | theguardian.com

How fast is Arctic sea ice melting? | Environment | theguardian.com:

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Mythical sea creature joins bid to ban bottom trawling

Mythical sea creature joins bid to ban bottom trawling:

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Early-warning system to prevent fishery collapse discovered

Early-warning system to prevent fishery collapse discovered:

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Citizen science pinpoints Carnaby's hangouts

Citizen science pinpoints Carnaby's hangouts:

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Southern Ocean sampling reveals travels of marine microbes

Southern Ocean sampling reveals travels of marine microbes:

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'Shy' male birds flock together -- and have fewer friends

'Shy' male birds flock together -- and have fewer friends:

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Polar bear quota boost possible

Polar bear quota boost possible:

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India Declares Dolphins & Whales As ‘Non-Human Persons’ | Collective-Evolution

India Declares Dolphins & Whales As ‘Non-Human Persons’ | Collective-Evolution:

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Dr. Sidney Holt, “Savior of the Great Whales,” Praises Sea Shepherd for Their Work | Earth First! Newswire

Dr. Sidney Holt, “Savior of the Great Whales,” Praises Sea Shepherd for Their Work | Earth First! Newswire:

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The Cove inspired Sea Shepherd's action in Taiji; Whale Wars back in December? + reality blurred

The Cove inspired Sea Shepherd's action in Taiji; Whale Wars back in December? + reality blurred:

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Cascadia Wildlands » Of Hobbits, Elves, Elk, Ecology and Wolves

Cascadia Wildlands » Of Hobbits, Elves, Elk, Ecology and Wolves: "Of Hobbits, Elves, Elk, Ecology and Wolves"

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Cascadia Wildlands » Identifying and Dealing with the Anti-wolf Forces (PG-13)

Cascadia Wildlands » Identifying and Dealing with the Anti-wolf Forces (PG-13): "Identifying and Dealing with the Anti-wolf Forces "

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Cascadia Wildlands » More than a Mile of Dead Wolves Need Your Attention Now

Cascadia Wildlands » More than a Mile of Dead Wolves Need Your Attention Now: "we are losing nearly a wolf and half a day or more than one mile of wolves laid nose to tail over the last two years—at a minimum.  In the absence of science and restraint, the well intentioned delisting experiment in the Rockies is failing miserably, cruelly and embarrassingly.  And the whole world is watching.  "

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The high cost of coal | Conservation

The high cost of coal | Conservation:

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Blobfish voted world’s ugliest animal » Focusing on Wildlife

Blobfish voted world’s ugliest animal » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Eight Crab Plovers – Dammam Al Khobar Wader Roost south » Focusing on Wildlife

Eight Crab Plovers – Dammam Al Khobar Wader Roost south » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Large marsh grasshopper » Focusing on Wildlife

Large marsh grasshopper » Focusing on Wildlife:

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In These Amazing Photo Manipulations Artist Ferdi Rizikiyanto Reminds Us About Climate Change

In These Amazing Photo Manipulations Artist Ferdi Rizikiyanto Reminds Us About Climate Change: "Ferdi Rizikiyanto, also known and Pepey, is a brilliant graphic designer artist based in Indonesia. His photo manipulations done on Photoshop have bough him a fair amount of buzz. Here are a selection of pieces done by the artist which emphasise the need to better protect our environment in the fight to tackle global warming. "

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BBC News - Genomes of big cats revealed

BBC News - Genomes of big cats revealed: "International scientists have mapped the genomes of the tiger, lion and snow leopard, in conservation efforts to protect endangered species."

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Wisconsin #1 for Deer “Harvest” | Exposing the Big Game

Wisconsin #1 for Deer “Harvest” | Exposing the Big Game: " Ironically, the state DNR is also keen to “control” (read: kill off) their wolf population through hunting and trapping, in part because wolves prey on deer. How contradictory is that?"

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Pictures show moment deadly shark stole camera straight from the hands of photographer | Mail Online

Pictures show moment deadly shark stole camera straight from the hands of photographer | Mail Online:

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Crawling with turtles: Marco's 'Turtle Lady' works to protect endangered loggerheads » Naples Daily News

Crawling with turtles: Marco's 'Turtle Lady' works to protect endangered loggerheads » Naples Daily News:

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Tuesday, 17 September 2013

FIS - Worldnews

FIS - Worldnews:

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FIS - Worldnews - Shark fin and bluefin tuna banned from official banquets

FIS - Worldnews - Shark fin and bluefin tuna banned from official banquets:

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Virtually Extinct Hawksbill Sea Turtles Return to Costa Rica

Virtually Extinct Hawksbill Sea Turtles Return to Costa Rica:

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Whale Ear Wax Reveals Animal's Exposure To Stress & Toxins, Scientists Say

Whale Ear Wax Reveals Animal's Exposure To Stress & Toxins, Scientists Say:

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Sweden's predator control plan to receive European Commission review | Alaska Dispatch

Sweden's predator control plan to receive European Commission review | Alaska Dispatch:

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The price of ice: How thawing liquid might become the Arctic's most precious asset | Alaska Dispatch

The price of ice: How thawing liquid might become the Arctic's most precious asset | Alaska Dispatch:

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The four biggest mistakes we're making in the climate change debate - Technology - Catholic Online

The four biggest mistakes we're making in the climate change debate - Technology - Catholic Online: "Recently, Catholic Online published a story on the expansion of Arctic sea ice, suggesting the expansion of the ice represents a setback for the strident global-warming alarmist community. However, upon cool review of the evidence, the conclusion may be premature."

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Take part in a deep ocean survey | Wildlife News

Take part in a deep ocean survey | Wildlife News: " Volunteer citizen scientists can assist by going to http://www.planktonportal.org. A field guide is provided, and the simple tutorial is easy to understand."

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Monday, 16 September 2013

A Plea to Save Loki – time is running out | Loki's Gift

A Plea to Save Loki – time is running out | Loki's Gift: "A Plea to Save Loki – time is running out"

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All aboard for a fall whale-watching tour | The Chronicle Herald

All aboard for a fall whale-watching tour | The Chronicle Herald: "All aboard for a fall whale-watching tour"

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Aquariums Around the World Alter The Cove's Killing Calendar in Taiji, Japan

Aquariums Around the World Alter The Cove's Killing Calendar in Taiji, Japan: "In Taiji, Japan, dolphin buyers hide behind separate ‘herding exercises’ for live captures. Critics call it a PR move that doesn’t exonerate financial support of the slaughter."

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First snow leopard caught on NABU camera in Kyrgyzstan » Focusing on Wildlife

First snow leopard caught on NABU camera in Kyrgyzstan » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Civet coffee: why it’s time to cut the crap » Focusing on Wildlife

Civet coffee: why it’s time to cut the crap » Focusing on Wildlife:

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Research shows denser seagrass beds hold more baby blue crabs

Research shows denser seagrass beds hold more baby blue crabs:

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Science and industry join forces to unveil manta ray mysteries

Science and industry join forces to unveil manta ray mysteries:

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New evidence that orangutans and gorillas can match images based on biological categories

New evidence that orangutans and gorillas can match images based on biological categories:

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The koala: Living life on the edge

The koala: Living life on the edge:

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Darwin's dilemma resolved: Biologists measure evolution's Big Bang

Darwin's dilemma resolved: Biologists measure evolution's Big Bang:

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California's sea otter numbers continue slow climb

California's sea otter numbers continue slow climb:

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Africa's 'right-on' whale capital | Fox News

Africa's 'right-on' whale capital | Fox News:

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Wind Turbines Kill Nearly 600,000 Birds a Year — and No One's Doing Anything

Wind Turbines Kill Nearly 600,000 Birds a Year — and No One's Doing Anything:

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Loner birds eavesdrop on others for survival

Loner birds eavesdrop on others for survival:

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The EU delays the protection of mediterranean deep-sea corals

The EU delays the protection of mediterranean deep-sea corals:

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Sonar Delivers Coup de Grace for Dolphins and Whales | Dr. Reese Halter

Sonar Delivers Coup de Grace for Dolphins and Whales | Dr. Reese Halter:

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