Saturday 31 August 2013

27 whale sharks killed along country’s coast in five years, moot told - DAWN.COM

27 whale sharks killed along country’s coast in five years, moot told - DAWN.COM: "Whale shark, a highly docile marine species enjoying a protected status in many countries, is mercilessly killed in Pakistan, often after becoming entangled in long fishing nets that are in extensive use in the country despite international restrictions, a seminar held to mark International Day of Whale Sharks was told on Friday."

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Whale's protected status is reviewed

Whale's protected status is reviewed: "The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has launched a review of whether it should take North Pacific humpback whales off the endangered species list."

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Friday 30 August 2013

Ready, Set, Slaughter: Dolphin Killings to Begin in Infamous Cove

Ready, Set, Slaughter: Dolphin Killings to Begin in Infamous Cove: "The killing season opens Sunday, September 1 in Taiji, heralding a six-month orgy of mass terror, suffering, kidnapping, bloodshed and slaughter inflicted upon hapless pods of whales and dolphins unlucky enough to swim near the coast of Japan’s Kuman-nada Sea."

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"Walking" shark looks like it's waddling across the reefs

"Walking" shark looks like it's waddling across the reefs: "Certain species of longtail carpet sharks (or bamboo sharks) have an unusual means of locomotion. Instead of swimming, these sharks wriggle their bodies and push against the floor with their pectoral and pelvic fins. It's a strange sight to behold."

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Secrets of Whale Shark Migration Revealed

Secrets of Whale Shark Migration Revealed: "The world's biggest fish are hungry migrators on a mission, according to a tracking study that mapped whale sharks' long journeys around the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean to a favorite feeding hot spot off the Yucatan Peninsula."

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Oceanic Black Holes Found in Southern Atlantic : Discovery News

Oceanic Black Holes Found in Southern Atlantic : Discovery News: "physicists have found features resembling black holes, albeit temporarily, here on Earth, specifically in the southern Atlantic Ocean where eddies whirl about. The work was posted to arXiv and reported first by the The Physics arXiv Blog."

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BBC Nature - Crabeater seal videos, news and facts

BBC Nature - Crabeater seal videos, news and facts: "Crabeater seal"

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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Celebrating the Life of Artist and Conservationist Stephen Watson

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Celebrating the Life of Artist and Conservationist Stephen Watson:

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Wildebeest key to saving the Serengeti | Biodiversity | DW.DE | DW.DE | 27.08.2013

Wildebeest key to saving the Serengeti | Biodiversity | DW.DE | DW.DE | 27.08.2013:

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Settlements Reached To Protect Mexican Gray Wolves | KRWG

Settlements Reached To Protect Mexican Gray Wolves | KRWG:

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Foes say upcoming wolf hunt is based on one neglectful farmer's claims | Michigan Radio

Foes say upcoming wolf hunt is based on one neglectful farmer's claims | Michigan Radio:

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Coalition claims DNR statistics inflated need for wolf hunt - MiningJournal.net | News, Sports, Jobs, Marquette Information | The Mining Journal

Coalition claims DNR statistics inflated need for wolf hunt - MiningJournal.net | News, Sports, Jobs, Marquette Information | The Mining Journal: "The anti-wolf hunting coalition Keep Michigan Wolves Protected alleged Wednesday that poor animal care and negligent behavior on an Ontonagon County cattle farm skewed statistics used by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to justify establishing the state's first wolf hunt this fall."

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Wolf attacks push state closer to 'lethal control' decision under new rules | Outdoors | KPIC CBS 4 - News, Weather and Sports - Roseburg, OR

Wolf attacks push state closer to 'lethal control' decision under new rules | Outdoors | KPIC CBS 4 - News, Weather and Sports - Roseburg, OR: "Wolves killed a goat and a cow calf and injured an adult cow in northeastern Oregon this month, pushing the state closer to the first test of a settlement between conservation groups and ranchers."

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Wolves Again in the Crosshairs: Idaho Hunting Season Begins Friday | citydesk

Wolves Again in the Crosshairs: Idaho Hunting Season Begins Friday | citydesk: "The 2013-2014 wolf hunt season runs Friday, Aug. 30 through Monday, March 31, 2014, except in the Lolo, Selway and Middle Fork zones, where the season will close at the end of June 2014. On private land in Idaho's Panhandle Zone, the wolf hunting season is open year-round."

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BBC News - Russia's Arctic: Mission to protect wildlife

BBC News - Russia's Arctic: Mission to protect wildlife:

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BBC News - East Antarctic ice sheet 'vulnerable' to temperature changes

BBC News - East Antarctic ice sheet 'vulnerable' to temperature changes:

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BBC News - Huge canyon discovered under Greenland ice

BBC News - Huge canyon discovered under Greenland ice:

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BBC News - 'Tanned' whales' sun response gives clues to human ageing

BBC News - 'Tanned' whales' sun response gives clues to human ageing:

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Are we really leaving the future of Minnesota’s wolves up to hunters/trappers and livestock producers? | The Wolf Preservation Blog

Are we really leaving the future of Minnesota’s wolves up to hunters/trappers and livestock producers? | The Wolf Preservation Blog:

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Lonely wolf? Wolves howl when they miss their friends | The Wolf Preservation Blog

Lonely wolf? Wolves howl when they miss their friends | The Wolf Preservation Blog:

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Hawaii's Captive Dolphins Are Linked to the Taiji, Japan, Brutal Captures | Candace Calloway Whiting

Hawaii's Captive Dolphins Are Linked to the Taiji, Japan, Brutal Captures | Candace Calloway Whiting: "It seems gruesome that one of the founding partners of Dolphin Quest (swim-with-dolphins facilities located in Hawaii and Bermuda), Dr. Jay Sweeney DVM, now spends his days carving dolphins out of wood, as he stood by while dolphins were carved up in Taiji. His direct involvement with the removal of dolphins and small whales from Japan to amusement parks in the U.S. is irrefutable."

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Thursday 29 August 2013

Inside the mind of a killer whale: A Q+A with the neuroscientist from ‘Blackfish’ | The Raptor Lab

Inside the mind of a killer whale: A Q+A with the neuroscientist from ‘Blackfish’ | The Raptor Lab:

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Giant turtle rescued - Animals - CBC Player

Giant turtle rescued - Animals - CBC Player:

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The death of a Buller’s Albatross |

The death of a Buller’s Albatross |: "Albatross are spectacular birds,  so spotting one is always a joy — unless it’s one that is a species not often seen in Queensland and is critically ill with a longline fishing trace hanging out of its mouth."

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Eighty sea turtles wash up dead on the coast of Guatemala | Environment | theguardian.com

Eighty sea turtles wash up dead on the coast of Guatemala | Environment | theguardian.com:

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Cooling Pacific has dampened global warming, research shows | Environment | The Guardian

Cooling Pacific has dampened global warming, research shows | Environment | The Guardian:

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Virgin Holidays promoted Dubai's Dolphin Cove 'rescue' marine park that housed no rescued dolphins | Mail Online

Virgin Holidays promoted Dubai's Dolphin Cove 'rescue' marine park that housed no rescued dolphins | Mail Online: "Virgin Holidays has been rapped by the Advertising Standards Authority for claiming that Dolphin Bay Atlantis is "Dubai's first and only marine animal rescue and rehabilitation facility", after it was discovered the animals in the park were not actually rescued."

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Sea otters boost seagrass by protecting algae-eating sea slugs - latimes.com

Sea otters boost seagrass by protecting algae-eating sea slugs - latimes.com:

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SeaWorld slashes park prices amid attendance drop | The Detroit News

SeaWorld slashes park prices amid attendance drop | The Detroit News:

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Badger found dying in Coventry after being shot in the head - Coventry Telegraph

Badger found dying in Coventry after being shot in the head - Coventry Telegraph: "“The person who has done this has no shame – anyone who can kill animals like this hasn’t got feelings.”"

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Indonesia creates new 7,000km2 manta ray sanctuary - MantaWatch

Indonesia creates new 7,000km2 manta ray sanctuary - MantaWatch:

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Wednesday 28 August 2013

Leatherback Turtle Saved Near Cape Cod | One World One Ocean

Leatherback Turtle Saved Near Cape Cod | One World One Ocean:

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Study: Crab-eating otters combats water pollution - Houston Chronicle

Study: Crab-eating otters combats water pollution - Houston Chronicle: "he familiar sight of a sea otter floating on its back, meal on its belly, is more than a cuddly spectacle, research at a Central California estuary has found."

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Habitat Loss and Proof That Culling Does Not Work » The Seals of Nam

Habitat Loss and Proof That Culling Does Not Work » The Seals of Nam:

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Radio New Zealand : News : National : Commuting seal returned to sea

Radio New Zealand : News : National : Commuting seal returned to sea: "A seal has been returned to the sea after a two-hour pursuit by emergency services across a busy Auckland highway and through a paddock."

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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: And the Bloodlust Continues in the Faroe Islands...

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: And the Bloodlust Continues in the Faroe Islands...:

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ANIMALS - Dolphin in captivity dies from cancer aggravated by stress in Turkey, rights group claims

ANIMALS - Dolphin in captivity dies from cancer aggravated by stress in Turkey, rights group claims: "A dolphin reportedly forced to perform for entertainment has died of cancer due to stress, an animal rights group announced, demanding that the facility holding some three other dolphins be closed and for animals to be freed."

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Right whale breeding ground discovered off N.S. - Technology & Science - CBC News

Right whale breeding ground discovered off N.S. - Technology & Science - CBC News:

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Australian researchers discover new species of 'walking' shark

Australian researchers discover new species of 'walking' shark: "Australian researchers have discovered a new shark species that uses its fins to "walk" across stony reef heads and the sandy bottoms of oceans in Indonesia."

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'Anchorman 2' Trailer: Ron Burgundy Movie Offends PETA With SeaWorld Dolphins Scenes [VIDEO] : Fashion & Style

'Anchorman 2' Trailer: Ron Burgundy Movie Offends PETA With SeaWorld Dolphins Scenes [VIDEO] : Fashion & Style:

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Can Technology End Pirate Fishing? – News Watch

Can Technology End Pirate Fishing? – News Watch: "Illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, also known as pirate fishing, is a massive problem across the globe. It is estimated that IUU fishing costs the industry as much as $23.5 billion per year and accounts for up to 20% of global wild marine catch, though the extent of the problem is impossible to determine."

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A year on from the Baltimore Fin Whale Stranding

A year on from the Baltimore Fin Whale Stranding:

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CEO Note: Oceana Victory -- Decision on Atlantic Seismic Testing is Delayed | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog

CEO Note: Oceana Victory -- Decision on Atlantic Seismic Testing is Delayed | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog: "It’s not often that a government delay is cause for celebration, but this time the oceans caught a break."

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Mexican gray wolves will get more room to roam | Summit County Citizens Voice

Mexican gray wolves will get more room to roam | Summit County Citizens Voice:

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Two Settlement Agreements Reached to Protect Mexican Gray Wolves

Two Settlement Agreements Reached to Protect Mexican Gray Wolves: "Two Settlement Agreements Reached to Protect Mexican Gray Wolves"

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Habituated wolf shot near Jardine

Habituated wolf shot near Jardine:

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USFWS backs down on Mexican wolf relocation plan - Camp Verde Bugle - Camp Verde, Arizona

USFWS backs down on Mexican wolf relocation plan - Camp Verde Bugle - Camp Verde, Arizona:

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Oil companies blind to marine wildlife

Oil companies blind to marine wildlife:

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Scientists to Use Google's Underwater Street View to Better Understand Coral Reefs | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building

Scientists to Use Google's Underwater Street View to Better Understand Coral Reefs | Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building:

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Beluga deaths in St. Lawrence worry whale researchers - Montreal - CBC News

Beluga deaths in St. Lawrence worry whale researchers - Montreal - CBC News:

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Sea Shepherd Australia :: Sea Shepherd's Advisory Board urge IOC to not support Tokyo’s Olympics bid

Sea Shepherd Australia :: Sea Shepherd's Advisory Board urge IOC to not support Tokyo’s Olympics bid:

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Appeals court refuses to block California's shark fin ban - latimes.com

Appeals court refuses to block California's shark fin ban - latimes.com:

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Tuesday 27 August 2013

Are We Giving Loggerhead Sea Turtles Enough Protections to Survive? | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog

Are We Giving Loggerhead Sea Turtles Enough Protections to Survive? | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog:

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Bikini-clad 'shark warrior' swims close to tiger sharks to prove they don't bite - often | Mail Online

Bikini-clad 'shark warrior' swims close to tiger sharks to prove they don't bite - often | Mail Online:

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Sydney Australia is going to the mall for Taiji dolphins (Includes interview)

Sydney Australia is going to the mall for Taiji dolphins (Includes interview):

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More endangered sea turtles ingesting plastic - News - Plastics News

More endangered sea turtles ingesting plastic - News - Plastics News:

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Meet a wolf, and learn about protecting wolves, at Shelton event | Shelton Herald

Meet a wolf, and learn about protecting wolves, at Shelton event | Shelton Herald:

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Antarctica penguins thrived during cold spell -- that's different - NBC News.com

Antarctica penguins thrived during cold spell -- that's different - NBC News.com:

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Alaska Native News-News for the People of the Last Frontier - A Continent of Ice on the Wane

Alaska Native News-News for the People of the Last Frontier - A Continent of Ice on the Wane:

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Mexican Gray Wolves Gain Protection in Arizona, New Mexico | Environment News Service

Mexican Gray Wolves Gain Protection in Arizona, New Mexico | Environment News Service:

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Playing tag with sharks off the west coast of Scotland

Playing tag with sharks off the west coast of Scotland:

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Measles-Like Virus May Be Killing Dolphins : Discovery News

Measles-Like Virus May Be Killing Dolphins : Discovery News:

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Rhino poachers killed in shootout

Rhino poachers killed in shootout:

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How Deep is The Costa Rica Shark Finning Rabbit Hole? | The Costa Rican Times

How Deep is The Costa Rica Shark Finning Rabbit Hole? | The Costa Rican Times:

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Feds: Wandering wolves won't be relocated

Feds: Wandering wolves won't be relocated:

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16-year-old boy attacked by wolf at Lake Winnie | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

16-year-old boy attacked by wolf at Lake Winnie | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota:

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Taiwan seizes over 2,500 rare turtles bound for China | eNCA

Taiwan seizes over 2,500 rare turtles bound for China | eNCA:

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Desert Tortoise Faces Threat From Conservation Center

Desert Tortoise Faces Threat From Conservation Center:

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Kenyans tell China: Hands off our elephants | The Stream - Al Jazeera English

Kenyans tell China: Hands off our elephants | The Stream - Al Jazeera English:

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Taiwan uses biotech to safeguard whales and dolphins

Taiwan uses biotech to safeguard whales and dolphins:

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Radioactive Bluefin Tuna Caught Off California Coast | Liberals Unite

Radioactive Bluefin Tuna Caught Off California Coast | Liberals Unite: "Every bluefin tuna tested in the waters off California has shown to be contaminated with radiation that originated in Fukushima. Every single one."

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Operation Embassy PowerFax 2013-2014 | Call of the Cove

Operation Embassy PowerFax 2013-2014 | Call of the Cove:

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Raccoon hunter, 81, accidentally shoots himself after he sneezes and falls off chair | Mail Online

Raccoon hunter, 81, accidentally shoots himself after he sneezes and falls off chair | Mail Online:

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The Ghost Below

The Ghost Below:

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Monday 26 August 2013

kingsnake blog Kingsnake.com Blog - BLM to kill hundreds of desert tortoises as its conservation center runs out of money

kingsnake blog Kingsnake.com Blog - BLM to kill hundreds of desert tortoises as its conservation center runs out of money:

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Deadly Sea Lion Mystery Draws Biologists to Remote Island in Search of Clues - Wired Science

Deadly Sea Lion Mystery Draws Biologists to Remote Island in Search of Clues - Wired Science:

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'Rare dolphin species' makes home off Bardsey Island | Wales - ITV News

'Rare dolphin species' makes home off Bardsey Island | Wales - ITV News:

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How Britain's taste for fish and chips is putting endangered fin whales at risk - Nature - Environment - The Independent

How Britain's taste for fish and chips is putting endangered fin whales at risk - Nature - Environment - The Independent: "Unwitting consumers across the country are eating fish landed by an Icelandic firm with links to a company which resumed commercial fin whaling this summer"

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Endangered green sea turtles nesting season threatened by light pollution - CBS News

Endangered green sea turtles nesting season threatened by light pollution - CBS News: "Green sea turtles are nesting at remarkable rates along Florida's beaches, but hatchlings may get lost on the way to the ocean because of a phenomenon called skyglow."

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RNLI give stranded dolphin a lift to sea - Independent.ie

RNLI give stranded dolphin a lift to sea - Independent.ie:

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Beluga whale dies at SeaWorld San Antonio | News - Home

Beluga whale dies at SeaWorld San Antonio | News - Home:

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After dolphinariums, ban on whales, seals, walrus parks - The New Indian Express

After dolphinariums, ban on whales, seals, walrus parks - The New Indian Express:

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Thursday 22 August 2013

Can Spy Cams Save Hawaiian Monk Seals? - Honolulu Civil Beat

Can Spy Cams Save Hawaiian Monk Seals? - Honolulu Civil Beat:

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Climate change killing harp seal pups

Climate change killing harp seal pups:

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Marineland: In Depth

Marineland: In Depth:

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The Ochre Project: raising awareness of the dingo cull - Part I - Akron animal advocacy | Examiner.com

The Ochre Project: raising awareness of the dingo cull - Part I - Akron animal advocacy | Examiner.com: "The Ochre Project: raising awareness of the dingo cull - Part I"

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Manhattan Beach Bans Styrofoam Containers | NBC Southern California

Manhattan Beach Bans Styrofoam Containers | NBC Southern California:

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Secrets of Whale Shark Migration Revealed

Secrets of Whale Shark Migration Revealed:

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Marine Connection

Marine Connection: "The US Navy has rejected suggestions by the California Coastal Commission to limit sonar training to avoid harming whales and other marine mammals but talks are continuing to resolve the issue."

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Researcher: State Wolf Hunt Is Unsustainable | WUWM

Researcher: State Wolf Hunt Is Unsustainable | WUWM: "A UW researcher is growing increasingly concerned about the plight of the gray wolf on Wisconsin’s landscape."

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Young Mexican gray wolf dies during handling in Arizona

http://www.mexicanwolves.org/index.php/news/1082/51/Young-Mexican-gray-wolf-dies-during-handling-in-Arizona

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Public Official in Costa Rica Accused of Shark Finning

Public Official in Costa Rica Accused of Shark Finning:

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Wednesday 21 August 2013

Wolf News and Hunt Updates | Exposing the Big Game

Wolf News and Hunt Updates | Exposing the Big Game: "Wolf News and Hunt Updates"

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Over 1,500 wolves killed in the contiguous U.S. since hunting legalized » Focusing on Wildlife

Over 1,500 wolves killed in the contiguous U.S. since hunting legalized » Focusing on Wildlife: "Hunters and trappers have killed approximately 1,530 wolves over the last 18 months in the contiguous U.S., which excludes Alaska."

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Palisades backcountry wolves chase sheep. Clumsy animals fall on top of each other. 176 suffocate. | The Wildlife News

Palisades backcountry wolves chase sheep. Clumsy animals fall on top of each other. 176 suffocate. | The Wildlife News:

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Coordination, not cooperation on Mexican gray wolf plan - Kingman Daily Miner - Kingman, Arizona

Coordination, not cooperation on Mexican gray wolf plan - Kingman Daily Miner - Kingman, Arizona: "The Mohave County Board of Supervisors wants to be involved in a federal study of the Mexican Gray Wolf, but they want to be clear - they do not support the federal government's plan to expand the endangered animal's territory. "

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Impacts on Wildlife & the Environment | Balloons Blow… Don't Let Them Go!

Impacts on Wildlife & the Environment | Balloons Blow… Don't Let Them Go!:

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Japan to issue gravest warning since earthquake on Fukushima leaks - CNN.com

Japan to issue gravest warning since earthquake on Fukushima leaks - CNN.com:

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Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Brutal Death and Suffering; Business as Usual in The Faroe Islands

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Brutal Death and Suffering; Business as Usual in The Faroe Islands: "It’s been an extremely bloody few weeks in the Ferocious Isles, even by Faroese standards. On August 8, 107 Long-finned Pilot whales were slaughtered in Sandavágur. On August 11, 21 were butchered in Leynar and on the 13th, 135 lost their lives in Húsavík."

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Sea turtles hooked on using fishing piers as an all-you-can-eat buffet | WTKR.com

Sea turtles hooked on using fishing piers as an all-you-can-eat buffet | WTKR.com:

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Rare sea turtles eating plastic at record rate | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Rare sea turtles eating plastic at record rate | MNN - Mother Nature Network:

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U.S. Navy to Increase Sonar Training and Underwater Detonations Despite Injury to Marine Mammals – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

U.S. Navy to Increase Sonar Training and Underwater Detonations Despite Injury to Marine Mammals – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service:

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BBC Nature - Baikal seal videos, news and facts

BBC Nature - Baikal seal videos, news and facts: "The Baikal seal, Lake Baikal seal, or nerpa (Pusa sibirica, obsolete: Phoca sibirica), is a species of earless seal endemic to Lake Baikal in Siberia."

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A Whale's Heavenly Healing Touch - Guideposts - Page 1

A Whale's Heavenly Healing Touch - Guideposts - Page 1:

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Deadly Sea Lion Mystery Draws Biologists to Remote Island in Search of Clues - Wired Science

Deadly Sea Lion Mystery Draws Biologists to Remote Island in Search of Clues - Wired Science:

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Giant leatherback turtle makes a splash - Irish Mirror Online

Giant leatherback turtle makes a splash - Irish Mirror Online: "The cause of death of this spectacular creature remains unknown"

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Peta bosses call for Seaworld edit in Anchorman sequel - FOX23 News

Peta bosses call for Seaworld edit in Anchorman sequel - FOX23 News: "Animal rights activists at Peta are calling on the producers of the Anchorman sequel to edit out all scenes shot at SeaWorld as part of a protest against theme park bosses."

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A National Park for Blue Whales? – News Watch

A National Park for Blue Whales? – News Watch:

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Polar Bear Works It (PHOTOS)

Polar Bear Works It (PHOTOS):

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Beluga deaths in St. Lawrence worry whale researchers - Montreal - CBC News

Beluga deaths in St. Lawrence worry whale researchers - Montreal - CBC News: "Marine biologists in Quebec are trying to figure out what's behind the alarming increase in dead beluga whale calves washing up on the shores of the St. Lawrence River since 2008."

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A white whale stuns sightseers off Queensland coast - but is it Migaloo? | News.com.au

A white whale stuns sightseers off Queensland coast - but is it Migaloo? | News.com.au:

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Portland Aquarium Death Logs | Tim Zimmermann

Portland Aquarium Death Logs | Tim Zimmermann: "It always takes a whistleblower, it seems, to find out what is truly going on, and it would change a lot if aquariums and marine parks were subject to the sort of “glass walls” regulations and required disclosures which have been recommended as the best way to reform the meatpacking industry."

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Could “Voice Recognition” Software Help Save Wolves? | Good Nature

Could “Voice Recognition” Software Help Save Wolves? | Good Nature: "A new computer program makes distinguishing individual wolves by their howls highly accurate. Could this help save their legal protections?"

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B3 flies free again in Co. Dublin

B3 flies free again in Co. Dublin: "The Dublin Red Kite Blue White B3 has been helped by the amazing actions of Nessie Bergin and north Co. Dublin farmer David Garrigan"

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Tuesday 20 August 2013

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Help Save the Réunion Sharks — Sign the Petition

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society :: Help Save the Réunion Sharks — Sign the Petition:

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WRS | Conny-Land says final farewell following dolphin import ban

WRS | Conny-Land says final farewell following dolphin import ban:

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Fracking 'a threat to dolphins' - Scottish Headlines - The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra

Fracking 'a threat to dolphins' - Scottish Headlines - The Glasgow South and Eastwood Extra:

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10News - Navy rejects CA whale protection suggestions to limit sonar, underwater explosives training - 10News.com - News

10News - Navy rejects CA whale protection suggestions to limit sonar, underwater explosives training - 10News.com - News:

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Close encounter: Moss Landing kayaker gets thrill when humpback buzzes by - Santa Cruz Sentinel

Close encounter: Moss Landing kayaker gets thrill when humpback buzzes by - Santa Cruz Sentinel: "Karen Hatch got the rush of a lifetime last week when two marine giants suddenly rushed at her while she was sitting on a kayak in the middle of the ocean."

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Why don't dolphins fight back when their survival is threatened? - Comment - The Ecologist

Why don't dolphins fight back when their survival is threatened? - Comment - The Ecologist:

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OCEANS: LESS THAN 30 DAYS Until IOC Names 2020 Host City; How YOU Can Help; New Article & Video!

OCEANS: LESS THAN 30 DAYS Until IOC Names 2020 Host City; How YOU Can Help; New Article & Video!: "LESS THAN 30 DAYS Until IOC Names 2020 Host City; How YOU Can Help"

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Artificial Reef In Gibraltar Leads To Protest By Spanish Fishermen

Artificial Reef In Gibraltar Leads To Protest By Spanish Fishermen: "Gibraltar's government, led by Chief Minister Fabian Picardo, says the reef protects fish stocks from being over-exploited."

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Thriving in Cape Cod’s Waters, Gray Seals Draw Fans and Foes - NYTimes.com

Thriving in Cape Cod’s Waters, Gray Seals Draw Fans and Foes - NYTimes.com:

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North Atlantic Killer Whales May Be Branching Into Two Species | Science/AAAS | News

North Atlantic Killer Whales May Be Branching Into Two Species | Science/AAAS | News: "Evolutionary biologists have long argued about whether it’s possible for a new species to arise in a population that isn’t separated by geographic barriers, such as an ocean or a mountain range—a process called sympatric speciation"

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BBC Natural World Video: The Woman Who Swims With Killer Whales | Dolphriends.Com

BBC Natural World Video: The Woman Who Swims With Killer Whales | Dolphriends.Com: "The killer whale is one of the most feared predators in the ocean and most would consider it madness to enter the water with one. But New Zealander Dr Ingrid Visser thinks differently – and by swimming with her beloved whales she has come to know almost all of them by sight. But there’s been an unusual number of deaths recently and Ingrid is on a mission to find out what is going on. Her findings reveal disturbing new information about the health of our oceans."

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Are Wolves Returning to the Netherlands?

Are Wolves Returning to the Netherlands?:

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Wolves the likely losers in oilsands fight

Wolves the likely losers in oilsands fight:

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Ice Age wolves a different animal than today's Alaska predators | Alaska Dispatch

Ice Age wolves a different animal than today's Alaska predators | Alaska Dispatch: "An Alaska wolf that disappeared about 12,000 years ago just made another appearance."

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Missoula Residents Raise Money to Help Provide Hunters with Wolf Tags

Missoula Residents Raise Money to Help Provide Hunters with Wolf Tags:

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Skilak in the crosshairs — Hunters, refuge clash over proposed predator hunt | The Mouth of The Kenai

Skilak in the crosshairs — Hunters, refuge clash over proposed predator hunt | The Mouth of The Kenai:

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Stunning Aerial Tour of the Arctic

Stunning Aerial Tour of the Arctic:

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Monday 19 August 2013

One Problem Farm Has Most Wolf Livestock Kills | Interlochen Public Radio

One Problem Farm Has Most Wolf Livestock Kills | Interlochen Public Radio: "One problem farm in the Upper Peninsula appears to exaggerate the problem of wolves killing livestock. A main reason state officials approved a wolf hunting season this year was to prevent such attacks."

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Airguns & Piledrivers: How to monitor for whales when constructing wind farms | Science Codex

Airguns & Piledrivers: How to monitor for whales when constructing wind farms | Science Codex:

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Sea life relocating fast in response to climate change - Technology & Science - CBC News

Sea life relocating fast in response to climate change - Technology & Science - CBC News:

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Sea Change: How Can We Help Oceans Recover?: Scientific American

Sea Change: How Can We Help Oceans Recover?: Scientific American:

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BBC News - Oxygen mystery: How marine mammals hold their breath

BBC News - Oxygen mystery: How marine mammals hold their breath: "Scientists say they have solved the mystery of one of the most extreme adaptations in the animal kingdom: how marine mammals store enough oxygen to hold their breath for up to an hour."

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Ecuador abandons plan to leave oil in Amazon preserve in exchange for billions in donations - The Washington Post

Ecuador abandons plan to leave oil in Amazon preserve in exchange for billions in donations - The Washington Post:

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RSPCA warns of the danger of fishing litter after seal pup is hurt | Anglia - ITV News

RSPCA warns of the danger of fishing litter after seal pup is hurt | Anglia - ITV News: "The RSPCA is warning about the dangers of fishing litter after a seal suffered horrific injuries after becoming tangled in a line and hooks."

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More than 700 seals counted in Thames Estuary | Environment | theguardian.com

More than 700 seals counted in Thames Estuary | Environment | theguardian.com: "Conservationists and volunteers recorded 708 grey and harbour seals along the Thames in a survey stretching up the estuary to Tilbury, the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) said."

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In Brazil, tracking the Big Five: maned wolf - Telegraph

In Brazil, tracking the Big Five: maned wolf - Telegraph:

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Great White Shark Approaches Florida Keys Diver (VIDEO)

Great White Shark Approaches Florida Keys Diver (VIDEO):

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IWDG Welcomes Moves To Protect Deep-Diving Cetaceans From Seismic Survey

IWDG Welcomes Moves To Protect Deep-Diving Cetaceans From Seismic Survey: "The new measures have been implemented by the Petroleum Affairs Division (PAD) of the Department of Communications, Energy and Natural Resources and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS)."

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Animal welfare - Detailed guidance - GOV.UK

Animal welfare - Detailed guidance - GOV.UK:

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Call to cut military sonar near humpback whales on Great Barrier Reef- Local Cairns News | cairns.com.au

Call to cut military sonar near humpback whales on Great Barrier Reef- Local Cairns News | cairns.com.au: "MILITARY sonar should be banned in Far Northern waters during humpback whale season, says one of Australia's leading marine documentary makers."

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10th Edition of Fisherman's Day Marked in Faroe Islands

10th Edition of Fisherman's Day Marked in Faroe Islands:

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Sunday 18 August 2013

Sunday reader's view: Why have wolf hunt?

Sunday reader's view: Why have wolf hunt?:

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A Killer Whale Gets the Movie Star Treatment

A Killer Whale Gets the Movie Star Treatment:

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USDA has cited Clearwater aquarium five times since 2010 | Tampa Bay Times

USDA has cited Clearwater aquarium five times since 2010 | Tampa Bay Times: "Five times since 2010, federal inspectors have cited the Clearwater Marine Aquarium for problems that have the potential to harm marine mammals."

'via Blog this'

Pictures: ‘Knobble’ the minke whale returns to Mull - Environment - The Scotsman

Pictures: ‘Knobble’ the minke whale returns to Mull - Environment - The Scotsman:

'via Blog this'

The Unsavory Truth Behind the Move to Take Wolves Off the Endangered List

The Unsavory Truth Behind the Move to Take Wolves Off the Endangered List:

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Three endangered turtles rescued from Kurla on I-Day - Mumbai - DNA

Three endangered turtles rescued from Kurla on I-Day - Mumbai - DNA:

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Bird-watching: How puffins can turn people into environmentalists. - Slate Magazine

Bird-watching: How puffins can turn people into environmentalists. - Slate Magazine:

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Cascadia Wildlands » NYT: Wolves Under Review

Cascadia Wildlands » NYT: Wolves Under Review:

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Polar bears on their way to Iceland?

Polar bears on their way to Iceland?:

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Kenai Peninsula wolves targeted to boost moose numbers | Kenai Peninsula | ADN.com

Kenai Peninsula wolves targeted to boost moose numbers | Kenai Peninsula | ADN.com:

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Relocating sea turtle nests improve survival odds | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com

Relocating sea turtle nests improve survival odds | HamptonRoads.com | PilotOnline.com:

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Oil Companies Seismic Surveys Like White Noise for... | Stuff.co.nz

Oil Companies Seismic Surveys Like White Noise for... | Stuff.co.nz:

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The killer whale in the bathtub: Blackfish | Film Review | Indy Week

The killer whale in the bathtub: Blackfish | Film Review | Indy Week: "In the first 10 or 15 minutes of the killer whale documentary Blackfish, there's one basic, extremely worthy conclusion we'll draw: Humans should not keep orcas in captivity."

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Grim future for Peninsula penguins forecast | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

Grim future for Peninsula penguins forecast | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News: "Otago Peninsula"

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Man with disability saves trapped fawn from drowning (VIDEO) » DogHeirs | Where Dogs Are Family « Keywords: deer, fawn, doe, creek

Man with disability saves trapped fawn from drowning (VIDEO) » DogHeirs | Where Dogs Are Family « Keywords: deer, fawn, doe, creek:

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Hilarious moment a 300lb POLAR BEAR tries to hitch a lift on a pick-up truck in Alaska | Mail Online

Hilarious moment a 300lb POLAR BEAR tries to hitch a lift on a pick-up truck in Alaska | Mail Online:

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Residents outraged over yacht's harassment of killer whale pod - Local - Campbell River Courier Islander

Residents outraged over yacht's harassment of killer whale pod - Local - Campbell River Courier Islander:

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Saturday 17 August 2013

Scientists discover new flying mammal in bushmeat market

Scientists discover new flying mammal in bushmeat market:

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Wildlife Extra News - Minke whales being spotted more often off north east England

Wildlife Extra News - Minke whales being spotted more often off north east England: "Yet, last month seven Minke whales, an impressive 10 metre long migratory species were seen off England's north-east coast. The length of an average London bus, this whale has also been sighted in good numbers from shore and during small vessel surveys off the in recent weeks, including off the Farne Islands. A record number of Harbour Porpoises, up to 108 individuals, were also spotted.
"

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Earth Shaker: The Sam LaBudde Story on Vimeo

Earth Shaker: The Sam LaBudde Story on Vimeo:

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Field guide to whale sharks

Field guide to whale sharks: "The whale shark (Rhincodon typus) has the claim to fame of being the largest fish in the sea. A harmless filter feeder and ocean wanderer, it is most commonly seen at seasonal feeding aggregations. These take place consistently at special locales across the world's tropical oceans. "

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Freedom for Whales

Freedom for Whales:

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Protesters or Pirates? | Courtney Minick | Verdict | Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia

Protesters or Pirates? | Courtney Minick | Verdict | Legal Analysis and Commentary from Justia: "Protesters or Pirates?"

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Op-Ed: Marineland's odd response to abuse allegations and fuzzy math

Op-Ed: Marineland's odd response to abuse allegations and fuzzy math: "Marineland's odd response to abuse allegations and fuzzy math"

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Friday 16 August 2013

Aquarium and DFO Rescue Trapped Juvenile Orca | AquaBlog

Aquarium and DFO Rescue Trapped Juvenile Orca | AquaBlog: "A trapped juvenile transient (Bigg’s) killer whale, named Sam (T046C2), was rescued on Thursday by Vancouver Aquarium and Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) scientists after having been stranded in remote Weeteeam Bay on Aristazabal Island, located on the central coast of British Columbia."

'via Blog this'

Whale Drags Down Boat With 12 Traditional Hunters on Board in Eastern Indonesia - The Jakarta Globe

Whale Drags Down Boat With 12 Traditional Hunters on Board in Eastern Indonesia - The Jakarta Globe:

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San Diego Loves Green – THE USDA’S DIRTY SECRET: A CENTURY-OLD WILDLIFE KILLING MACHINE

San Diego Loves Green – THE USDA’S DIRTY SECRET: A CENTURY-OLD WILDLIFE KILLING MACHINE: "By all accounts WS officials behave more like a secret good ol’ boys club than a federal agency."

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Howling pups show Isle Royale wolves are reproducing, but not out of danger | MinnPost

Howling pups show Isle Royale wolves are reproducing, but not out of danger | MinnPost: "Here’s a pretty big birth announcement from the wilds of Isle Royale — the howls of new wolf pups have been heard for the first time in two years"

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Conservation groups seek stronger wolf protections | Methow Valley News

Conservation groups seek stronger wolf protections | Methow Valley News: "Prompted in part by the state’s extermination of the Wedge Pack last year, a coalition of conservation organizations is advocating amending some provisions of Washington’s Wolf Conservation and Management Plan to make them legally binding."

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Seal pup enjoys a new lease of life after being abandoned by mother for being too UGLY

Seal pup enjoys a new lease of life after being abandoned by mother for being too UGLY: "This is the adorable seal pup enjoying a new lease of life – after being shunned by her mother for being too UGLY."

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Environmental influences on Great White Sharks | Dyer Island Conservation Trust - Blogs

Environmental influences on Great White Sharks | Dyer Island Conservation Trust - Blogs:

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The Twenty Trillion-Dollar Reason Why Richard Branson Wants to Save Sharks

The Twenty Trillion-Dollar Reason Why Richard Branson Wants to Save Sharks: "The ocean ecosystem is being destroyed from seabed to surface due to toxic chemical waste, overfishing, and species depletion—including 70 million annual shark deaths."

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Shark fin soup, conservation, and racism: A Storify of yesterday’s twitter discussion « Southern Fried Science

Shark fin soup, conservation, and racism: A Storify of yesterday’s twitter discussion « Southern Fried Science:

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Longest gestation periods: Whales and dolphins | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Longest gestation periods: Whales and dolphins | MNN - Mother Nature Network:

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Sydney surfers surrounded by whales, dolphins - Yahoo!7

Sydney surfers surrounded by whales, dolphins - Yahoo!7:

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Market For Shark Fins, Longtime Symbol Of Wealth For The Chinese, Is Diminishing Thanks To Activists Like Yao Ming

Market For Shark Fins, Longtime Symbol Of Wealth For The Chinese, Is Diminishing Thanks To Activists Like Yao Ming:

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Free Willy Makes a Splash for 20 Year Anniversary | Jennie Lew Tugend

Free Willy Makes a Splash for 20 Year Anniversary | Jennie Lew Tugend:

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Coastal critters – where to sea marine mammals in the UK | Pitchup.com

Coastal critters – where to sea marine mammals in the UK | Pitchup.com:

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Turkish dolphin park closed after online petition | ofcoursevegan

Turkish dolphin park closed after online petition | ofcoursevegan: "In another victory for animal activists and sympathizers, a dolphin entertainment park in Turkey was shut down recently. "

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Heed the call of the wild: don’t cull the wolf | Exposing the Big Game

Heed the call of the wild: don’t cull the wolf | Exposing the Big Game:

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Marineland loses two customers over treatment of animals (Includes interview)

Marineland loses two customers over treatment of animals (Includes interview):

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KDFWR - News Release

KDFWR - News Release: "Federal officials recently confirmed that an animal taken by a hunter near Munfordville in Hart County on March 16 is a gray wolf."

'via Blog this'

Thursday 15 August 2013

Shrimp Boats Killing Sea Turtles In Guatemala, Environmentalists Say | Fox News Latino

Shrimp Boats Killing Sea Turtles In Guatemala, Environmentalists Say | Fox News Latino:

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Group Asks Governor And DNR To Suspend Minnesota Wolf Hunt - News - NewsTalk 610 KDAL AM

Group Asks Governor And DNR To Suspend Minnesota Wolf Hunt - News - NewsTalk 610 KDAL AM:

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Niches and speciation in orca | Scitech | The Earth Times

Niches and speciation in orca | Scitech | The Earth Times:

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Dogs threaten tool use in primates | Wildlife News

Dogs threaten tool use in primates | Wildlife News:

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U.S. Palm Oil Project May Destroy Endangered Chimp Habitat in Cameroon | One Green Planet

U.S. Palm Oil Project May Destroy Endangered Chimp Habitat in Cameroon | One Green Planet:

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Brody Jenner's Bluefin Tuna Hunt Is Bloody And Disturbing (UPDATE)

Brody Jenner's Bluefin Tuna Hunt Is Bloody And Disturbing (UPDATE):

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Prison sentence for sea turtle poacher in Costa Rica - Tampa Bay Environmental News | Examiner.com

Prison sentence for sea turtle poacher in Costa Rica - Tampa Bay Environmental News | Examiner.com:

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Appeals courts considers shark fin ban - SFGate

Appeals courts considers shark fin ban - SFGate:

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Late start to little penguin breeding season prompts fears birds may be infertile - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Late start to little penguin breeding season prompts fears birds may be infertile - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation):

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Dredging Today – AMCS: Industrialisation Threatens Great Barrier Reef’s Turtles (Australia)

Dredging Today – AMCS: Industrialisation Threatens Great Barrier Reef’s Turtles (Australia):

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Killer whales spotted off northern Jutland | The Copenhagen Post | The Danish News in English

Killer whales spotted off northern Jutland | The Copenhagen Post | The Danish News in English: "Aquatic life in Denmark keeps getting wilder and wilder"

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Namibia to export rhino, elephants to Cuba | News24

Namibia to export rhino, elephants to Cuba | News24:

'via Blog this'

Wolf pups a good sign for struggling population on Isle Royale | Michigan Radio

Wolf pups a good sign for struggling population on Isle Royale | Michigan Radio:

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Researchers use circulation models, genetics to track 'lost years' of turtles

Researchers use circulation models, genetics to track 'lost years' of turtles:

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Olinguito is first new carnivore in 35 years - Telegraph

Olinguito is first new carnivore in 35 years - Telegraph:

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Cascadia Wildlands » Excuse me but when exactly did the USFWS become the CIA?

Cascadia Wildlands » Excuse me but when exactly did the USFWS become the CIA?: "The USFWS needs to go back to the drawing board but they also need to police their culture to rebuild the damage to the public's overall trust of this most important of agencies.  "

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Gray whale baby boom holding strong despite persistent sea ice in 2012 | Alaska Dispatch

Gray whale baby boom holding strong despite persistent sea ice in 2012 | Alaska Dispatch:

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Humpbacks and orcas in Puget Sound; Residents depart again

Humpbacks and orcas in Puget Sound; Residents depart again:

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Madam Secretary: we need your help to stop Icelandic whaling | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare

Madam Secretary: we need your help to stop Icelandic whaling | IFAW - International Fund for Animal Welfare:

'via Blog this'

Manatees Wash Up On The Beach... For Fun! | i Love Shelling

Manatees Wash Up On The Beach... For Fun! | i Love Shelling: "Manatees Wash Up On The Beach… For Fun!"

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Dying dolphins keep washing up on the Atlantic. Here’s what could be killing them - Quartz

Dying dolphins keep washing up on the Atlantic. Here’s what could be killing them - Quartz: "Dying dolphins keep washing up on the Atlantic. Here’s what could be killing them"

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Wolves at Risk? Michigan Allows Hunting of Protected Species | Wildlife Conservation | LiveScience

Wolves at Risk? Michigan Allows Hunting of Protected Species | Wildlife Conservation | LiveScience: "Lansing politicians wrongly gave the unelected members of the Natural Resources Commission authority to open hunting seasons for wolves, lynx, sandhill cranes, and dozens of other species. "

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SeaWorld Swings Prices Up, Visitation Flops - Businessweek

SeaWorld Swings Prices Up, Visitation Flops - Businessweek:

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Fin whale death toll edges closer to a hundred in Iceland - WDC

Fin whale death toll edges closer to a hundred in Iceland - WDC: "Latest figures (August 12th) from the Iceland Fisheries Directorate give a shameful total of 89 fin whales killed by Kristjan Loftsson’s fleet so far this season."

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Habitat Loss and Proof That Culling Does Not Work » The Seals of Nam

Habitat Loss and Proof That Culling Does Not Work » The Seals of Nam:

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Wednesday 14 August 2013

U.S. Department of Justice Says California Shark Fin Ban is Unconstitutional | AsianWeek

U.S. Department of Justice Says California Shark Fin Ban is Unconstitutional | AsianWeek:

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NOAA report highlights climate change threats to nation’s estuaries

NOAA report highlights climate change threats to nation’s estuaries:

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SoftBank refuses to stop selling elephant, dolphin and whale products on Yahoo! Japan - EIA

SoftBank refuses to stop selling elephant, dolphin and whale products on Yahoo! Japan - EIA: "Wildlife advocates expressed bitter disappointment today at the refusal of international conglomerate, SoftBank Corp., to ban advertisements for elephant ivory and whale and dolphin products on Yahoo! Japan – the dominant company in SoftBank’s internet division with revenues of nearly USD 4 billion in 2012."

'via Blog this'

BBC News - 'Wolf man' Shaun Ellis fears destruction of his 'family'

BBC News - 'Wolf man' Shaun Ellis fears destruction of his 'family': "'Wolf man' Shaun Ellis fears destruction of his 'family'"

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ODFW Gray Wolves

ODFW Gray Wolves:

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FIS - Worldnews - Due to overexploitation, Spain’s fishing quotas are cut for 2013

FIS - Worldnews - Due to overexploitation, Spain’s fishing quotas are cut for 2013:

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Sounds of whale pods captured in proposed oil exploration zone - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Sounds of whale pods captured in proposed oil exploration zone - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation): "The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) says the area is a whale hot spot and that any sub-sea drilling could harm the population."

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Minke whales tagged and tracked in world first - JCU

Minke whales tagged and tracked in world first - JCU: "minimally-invasive"

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Carolina Hammerhead, New Shark Species, Finally Gets A Name

Carolina Hammerhead, New Shark Species, Finally Gets A Name: "Because what the world needs now... is a new kind of shark."

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SeaWorld attendance belly flops, posts 2Q loss - Businessweek

SeaWorld attendance belly flops, posts 2Q loss - Businessweek:

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Tuesday 13 August 2013

Marine reserve option | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News

Marine reserve option | Otago Daily Times Online News : Otago, South Island, New Zealand & International News:

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Shipping Live Fish: Striking Images Reveal How Betta Fish Are Packaged And Delivered (PHOTOS)

Shipping Live Fish: Striking Images Reveal How Betta Fish Are Packaged And Delivered (PHOTOS): "That betta fish you picked up at your local pet store may look pretty swell in its fishbowl, but ever wonder where it came from?"

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Hawaiian Water-Powered Jet Packs Pose a Threat to Fishes and Coral Reef : News : University Herald

Hawaiian Water-Powered Jet Packs Pose a Threat to Fishes and Coral Reef : News : University Herald: "People seeking an adrenaline rush of 'JetLev' , the wild new water sport in Hawaii, might have to face some heat from protestors who have raised concerns over the possible safety and environmental threats the sport might cause."

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Arctic is Caught in Rapid Melt ‘Death Spiral’ – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service

Arctic is Caught in Rapid Melt ‘Death Spiral’ – EcoWatch: Cutting Edge Environmental News Service: "Last week’s State of the Climate report confirmed it: Ice is melting in the Arctic at one of the fastest rates in human history. Researchers and climate scientists monitoring ice melt in the Arctic have started using the ominous term “death spiral” to describe what’s happening at the top of the world. But what does it mean? And is it as scary as it sounds?"

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Documents reveal date of Tilikum's capture

Documents reveal date of Tilikum's capture: "Tilikum, SeaWorld's prime bull orca was captured off the coast of Iceland in November 1983. Now newly released documents finally pin down Tilikum's capture date and his exact location at the time of capture."

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Monday 12 August 2013

Astonishing hunting strategy of thresher sharks filmed - Australian Geographic

Astonishing hunting strategy of thresher sharks filmed - Australian Geographic:

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GALLERY: Incredible new Antarctica photos - Australian Geographic

GALLERY: Incredible new Antarctica photos - Australian Geographic:

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2012 Report on Responsible Whale and Dolphin Watching :: Planet Whale

2012 Report on Responsible Whale and Dolphin Watching :: Planet Whale:

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Philippe Cousteau: 'Blue Halo' Reserve Would Protect Marine Life In Sargasso Sea

Philippe Cousteau: 'Blue Halo' Reserve Would Protect Marine Life In Sargasso Sea:

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How Harmful to Whales Is Shipping? [Excerpt]: Scientific American

How Harmful to Whales Is Shipping? [Excerpt]: Scientific American:

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Marineland: In Depth: Marineland Harbour Seal Bleeding

Marineland: In Depth: Marineland Harbour Seal Bleeding: "Today twitter user Samantha Aemery posted photos of a harbour seal at Marineland who appears to have an open wound.  The seal's identity is unconfirmed but believed to be named "Rolo" and is housed in the indoor Aquarium Dome which Marineland now refers to as a 'retirement home'."

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Hammerhead shark stuns fisherman by giving birth to a litter of pups as it is hauled onto packed Florida beach | Mail Online

Hammerhead shark stuns fisherman by giving birth to a litter of pups as it is hauled onto packed Florida beach | Mail Online:

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Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project Citizen Science Project - Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project

Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project Citizen Science Project - Northeast Pacific Minke Whale Project:

'via Blog this'

Ultimate guide to Australian sharks - Australian Geographic

Ultimate guide to Australian sharks - Australian Geographic:

'via Blog this'

Whale Baleen Traps Food in a Tangled Net | Filter Feeders | LiveScience

Whale Baleen Traps Food in a Tangled Net | Filter Feeders | LiveScience:

'via Blog this'

The Taiji Dolphin Slaughter: A Scientific Issue | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog

The Taiji Dolphin Slaughter: A Scientific Issue | The Beacon: Oceana's Blog:

'via Blog this'

What IS so bad about Sea World? | RICH COAST DIVING' s BLOG

What IS so bad about Sea World? | RICH COAST DIVING' s BLOG:

'via Blog this'

Chinese customs seize 645 wolf skins from Greece | Article Page | Home

Chinese customs seize 645 wolf skins from Greece | Article Page | Home: "Customs officials in China on Thursday seized almost 650 pieces of wolf skins that arrived on a flight from Greece last month."

'via Blog this'

White Wolf: Exceptional birth of 8 wolf cubs in the Ardennes National Park -France (VIDEO)

White Wolf: Exceptional birth of 8 wolf cubs in the Ardennes National Park -France (VIDEO): "Exceptional birth of 8 wolf cubs in the Ardennes National Park "

'via Blog this'

Manual for Sabotaging Wolf Hunts Released | Earth First! Newswire

Manual for Sabotaging Wolf Hunts Released | Earth First! Newswire: "Manual for Sabotaging Wolf Hunts Released"

'via Blog this'

Strange swelling on humpback whale's side being investigated | Fraser Coast Chronicle

Strange swelling on humpback whale's side being investigated | Fraser Coast Chronicle:

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Dolphins keep lifelong social memories, longest in a non-human species

Dolphins keep lifelong social memories, longest in a non-human species:

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BBC Nature - Where to watch UK marine wildlife

BBC Nature - Where to watch UK marine wildlife:

'via Blog this'

Green turtles swallowing more plastic than ever before, study finds | Environment | theguardian.com

Green turtles swallowing more plastic than ever before, study finds | Environment | theguardian.com:

'via Blog this'

Bowhead whales - Animals with the longest life spans | MNN - Mother Nature Network

Bowhead whales - Animals with the longest life spans | MNN - Mother Nature Network: "The oldest known bowhead whale was at least 211 years old."

'via Blog this'

Florida cop saves 100 baby sea turtles - Salon.com

Florida cop saves 100 baby sea turtles - Salon.com:

'via Blog this'

7 Things About Wild Killer Whales You'll Never Learn at SeaWorld

7 Things About Wild Killer Whales You'll Never Learn at SeaWorld:

'via Blog this'

Carmel scientist studies whales killed by gulls - MontereyHerald.com :

Carmel scientist studies whales killed by gulls - MontereyHerald.com ::

'via Blog this'

Time May Be Running Out for Rhinos as Poaching Persists Worldwide

Time May Be Running Out for Rhinos as Poaching Persists Worldwide:

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Sunday 11 August 2013

Experts study wolf skeletons for clues into behavior - Spokesman.com - July 14, 2013

Experts study wolf skeletons for clues into behavior - Spokesman.com - July 14, 2013:

'via Blog this'

Reader's view: Wolf hunt with dogs amounts to sanctioned dog fighting | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota

Reader's view: Wolf hunt with dogs amounts to sanctioned dog fighting | Duluth News Tribune | Duluth, Minnesota:

'via Blog this'

Wolf hunt opponents continue petition effort | Michigan Radio

Wolf hunt opponents continue petition effort | Michigan Radio:

'via Blog this'

Photographing Serengeti Lions Up Close Using Infrared, Robots and Drones via @PetaPixel @ Weeder

Photographing Serengeti Lions Up Close Using Infrared, Robots and Drones via @PetaPixel @ Weeder:

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Chinatown Eatery Busted For Selling Shark Fin Soup | NBC Chicago

Chinatown Eatery Busted For Selling Shark Fin Soup | NBC Chicago: "A Chinatown restaurant is the first business in Illinois to be cited under a new state law that bans the sale, trade or distribution of shark fins."

'via Blog this'

BBC News - Grey seal released from fishing line on Scroby Sands

BBC News - Grey seal released from fishing line on Scroby Sands:

'via Blog this'

New shark species discovered off SC coast | Local News | Rock Hill Herald Online

New shark species discovered off SC coast | Local News | Rock Hill Herald Online: "Scientists have discovered a new species of shark in the ocean off South Carolina and have named it for the region where it was found."

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Horror for owner as Rollie the dog is euthanized by shelter because she couldn't afford a $100 admin fee | Mail Online

Horror for owner as Rollie the dog is euthanized by shelter because she couldn't afford a $100 admin fee | Mail Online: "A Nevada dog owner has been left distraught after staff members at Carson City Animal Services put her small dog down because she couldn't pay an administration fee."

'via Blog this'

Saturday 10 August 2013