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Biological diversity celebrated
The greatest variety of life on Earth is actually can be found in the sea. More than 70 percent of the Earth is covered by ocean, constituting over 90 percent of the habitable space on the Earth. It houses the largest animal on the planet and there are more micro-organisms in the sea than there are stars in the universe. The first global census of marine life (which ran from 2000 to 2010) has logged 250,000 species; yet in its final report, the c... [more]
12 EU countries still using illegal battery cages for laying hens
Since 1st of January 2012 conventional battery cages for laying hens have been banned in all EU member states. However, according to research conducted by the international animal welfare organisation FOUR PAWS, farms in 12 member states are still using illegal battery cages. Countries that do not comply with the EU Directive on minimum standards for the protection of laying hens are: Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, France, Greece, Hungary, Italy, ... [more]
Increasing number of farm animals poses environmental and public health risks
Worldwatch Institute emphasizes need for regulation and sustainable growth in animal agriculture industry. The global population of farm animals rose 23 percent between 1980 and 2010, from 3.5 billion to 4.3 billion, according to research by the Worldwatch Institute for its Vital Signs Online publication. These figures continue a trend of rising farm animal populations, with harmful effects on the environment, public health, and global develop... [more]
France is still producing illegal battery eggs, 2 months after EU deadline,
...Whilst UK farmers are complying with EU rules FOUR PAWS uncovered an illegal egg farm using conventional battery cages in Bretagne, France. Film footage and photographs received by the organization from sources who wish to remain protected shows dead, injured and mistreated animals (cut beak). The French poultry Association early this month announced that all conventional battery cages have been phased out already. “FOUR PAWS calls on ... [more]
Natural Power and SeaRoc open new office in Orkney, UK, to support the growing marine industry
In order to support the development of marine projects and encourage the growth of the wave and tidal energy industry, Natural Power and SeaRoc are opening a new office in Orkney, establishing a new joint presence. Natural Power is a leading international renewable energy consultancy and SeaRoc is a marine engineering specialist. The Orkney office will provide a base for Natural Power and SeaRoc staff working on wave and tidal projects in the... [more]
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OFAH Media Advisory - National Fish and Wildlife Conservation Congress
Experts from across North America to discuss conservation of fish and wildlife in a changing worldOTTAWA, May 23, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - For the first time ever, experts from Canada and the US will gather ...
Dedication set for Big Rivers Wildlife Management Area
The Kentucky Division of Forestry and the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources next week will officially dedicate the Big Rivers Wildlife Management Area and state forest in Union County at the confluence of the Ohio and Tradewater rivers that they acquired in December.
India Ink: A Conversation With: Delhi's Wildlife Warden
Humans, including animal protection charities hamper government efforts in containing stray animals in India's national capital.
Wildlife Officials Hope Grizzly Bears Stay Out Of Colorado
The Teton Mountain Range in Wyoming is home to countless species. More than four million people go there every year and most are looking for the same thing -- grizzlies.
Santee National Wildlife Refuge seeking public comment on visitor services plan
SUMMERTON -- The Santee National Wildlife Refuge is part of the National Wildlife Refuge System (NWRS), a national network of lands managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of Interior.
Wildlife Trusts celebrate 100 years
The Wildlife Trusts which manage 2,300 reserves around the UK celebrate their centenary
Indian state OKs shooting tiger poachers on sight
A state in western India has declared war on animal poaching by allowing forest guards to shoot hunters on sight in an effort to curb rampant attacks on tigers and other wildlife.
Dos Rios Ranch dedicated to wildlife habitat, flood control
About 200 people welcomed the acquisition of Dos Rios Ranch, a 1,603-acre parcel west of Modesto that will be used for wildlife habitat and flood management.
Migratory Birds, Habitats Protection Urged
OLANGO ISLAND, Cebu - To mark this year's World Migratory Birds Day (WMBD) celebration, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 held an awareness campaign which included lectures, bird watching, public discussions and other educational and public events for two days recently.
Group threatens to sue US over protection of Southeast reptiles
An environmental group threatened Tuesday to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for not moving quickly enough to protect 25 amphibian and reptile species across the Southeast that it believes are in danger of extinction.
