Wildlife
Attitudinal and Normative Influences on Support for Hunting as a Wildlife Management Strategy
Submitted on Nov 30, 2008 (Original item from 2003) Wildlife and Exotics
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Hunting as a wildlife management tool has come under increasing attack by antihunting organizations, resulting in increased concern by fish and wildlife agencies across North America, many of whom fear that the scientific
management of wildlife is in danger due to the influence of an uninformed public. This study of Manitoba (Canada) residents indicated support for hunting as wildlife management, for habitat preservation, and to maintain
healthy animal populations. [Excerpted from published abstract].
Why Compensating Wildlife Damages May Be Bad for Conservation
Submitted on Nov 25, 2008 (Original item from 2005) Wildlife and Exotics
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This report examines programs designed to compensate for wildlife damages and the unintended consequences of such schemes, which are found to have potentially adverse effects on wildlife populations.
Impacts of Biodiversity Loss on Ocean Ecosystem Services
Submitted on Nov 12, 2008 (Original item from 2006) General Animal Protection | Wildlife and Exotics
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Marine biodiversity loss is increasingly impairing the ocean's capacity to provide food for humans and other animals, maintain water quality, and recover from disturbances like erosion. However, the available data suggest that these trends are still reversible.
Study Links Lead in Blood to Wild Game Consumption
Submitted on Nov 09, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Diet and Nutrition | Wildlife and Exotics
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A study conducted by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that people who ate wild game killed with lead bullets appeared to have higher lead levels than those who ate little or no wild game.
A Comparison of Attitudes Held by Wildlife Damage Managers and Animal Rights Activists
Submitted on Oct 24, 2008 (Original item from 1995) General Animal Protection | Wildlife and Exotics
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This analysis of Animal Rights Information Education Services (ARIES) and National Animal Damage Control Association (NADCA) members found that both groups differ greatly on background and interests, as well their attitudes about human uses of animals. This study finds that attempts to bring these groups together for discussion should recognize that there is little common ground between the two and proceed accordingly.
The Urgency of Animal Protection
Submitted by Che on Oct 15, 2008 Advocacy Strategies | General Animal Protection | Wildlife and ExoticsMost of our readers have likely heard of the recent study estimating that 21% of the world's mammals are on the path to extinction. Due to lack of data, this number could be as high as 36%. About 40% of species are threatened specifically because of habitat loss due to human activities, according to the Red List of Threatened Species. This is alarming, to say the least. Not only because the loss of these species would be a catastrophe in its own right, but also because the loss of biodiversity would wreak havoc on the world's remaining species. Although politics and economics and war dominate the headlines, there can be no doubt that animal protection is an urgent issue.
Mammals Facing Extinction Threat
Submitted on Oct 11, 2008 (Original item from 2008) General Animal Protection | Wildlife and Exotics
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According to The Red List of Threatened Species, the populations of more than half of the world's mammalian species are declining and at least one quarter are at risk of extinction. The biggest threat to mammals is loss of habitat, including deforestation.
National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee, 2007 (New Zealand)
Submitted on Sep 15, 2008 (Original item from 2007) Farmed Animals | Wildlife and Exotics
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This report provides a discussion of the key indicators for assessing animal welfare in New Zealand and the development of Codes of Welfare during 2007, with emphasis on issues relating to farmed animals and wildlife.
Spotted Owls Back in Forest Spotlight
Submitted on Sep 12, 2008 (Original item from 2008) Wildlife and Exotics
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The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced that it would reduce by 23% the federal forest land designated as "critical habitat" (a requirement of the Endangered Species Act) for the spotted owl in Washington, Oregon, and Northern California; the reduction is equivalent to 1.6 million acres.
Public Perception of Large Carnivores in Latvia
Submitted on Sep 10, 2008 (Original item from 2004) Wildlife and Exotics
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A survey of the Latvian public shows general support for the conservation of three "large carnivore" species discussed, the brown bear, lynx, and wolf.