News tagged with conservationist
Malaysia plans sanctuary for captive tigers
Malaysia plans to set up a large enclosed natural habitat for captive tigers, a senior wildlife official said Friday, an ambitious proposal that has raised concerns among conservationists.
Jan 14, 2011 |
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5 rare Sumatran elephants found dead in Indonesia
(AP) -- Five endangered Sumatran elephants have been found dead in Indonesia, and conservationists said Sunday that they suspect farmers poisoned the animals to stop them from damaging crops.
Nov 28, 2010 |
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Battle lines emerge in bluefin tuna battle
A meeting on the fate of the Atlantic bluefin tuna got into its stride on Thursday as Europe mulled a call for a modest cut in catches and Japan said it would propose a fishing ban on nations that cheat.
Nov 18, 2010 |
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Endangered Finnish seal stock makes small recovery
The Saimaa ringed seal population in Finland, which has been on the brink of extinction for decades, increased slightly last year thanks to aggressive conservation efforts, experts said Thursday.
Nov 11, 2010 |
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Japan dolphin hunt town meets with activists
(AP) -- An unprecedented meeting between conservationists and leaders of the dolphin-hunting village depicted in the Oscar-winning film "The Cove" ended in bitter disagreement Tuesday.
Nov 02, 2010 |
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Footage 'shows land clearing threat to Sumatran tigers'
New infra-red footage released Tuesday captures a rare tiger roaming in protected forests on Indonesia's Sumatra island, which conservationists alleged to have been illegally cleared.
Oct 12, 2010 |
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In order to save biodiversity, society’s behaviour must change
(PhysOrg.com) -- Leading conservationists warn that in order to save biodiversity, society's behaviour must change.
Sep 09, 2010 |
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Levy not law will save the whales
(PhysOrg.com) -- Conservationists would save more whales from the harpoon if the whale-watching public and industry were willing to pay a levy that could be used to persuade those countries currently engaged in whaling to ...
Sep 06, 2010 |
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Myanmar triples size of northern tiger reserve
(AP) -- Myanmar has tripled the size of the world's largest tiger reserve in an effort to save the endangered species, which now numbers less than 3,000 in the wild, a conservation group said in a statement ...
Aug 05, 2010 |
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Fish can be picky eaters
(PhysOrg.com) -- We all know how fussy kids can be about their food, but now new research suggests they're not the only ones.
Jul 19, 2010 |
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Philosopher brings human values to environmental decisions
When Conservation International began working with one of Indonesia's largest energy companies on an environmentally conscious development plan two years ago, the groups looked to a philosopher for guidance.
Apr 14, 2010 |
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Japan leading charge against bluefin ban
(AP) -- Opposition grew Wednesday against a proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with several Arab countries joining Japan in arguing it would hurt poor fishing nations and was not supported ...
Mar 17, 2010 |
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Conservationists urge treaty panel to reject ivory sale by Tanzania, Zambia
An international convention will meet next week to decide whether to grant requests from Tanzania and Zambia to lower the protection status of their elephants, allowing them to conduct one-time sales of stockpiled ivory.
Mar 11, 2010 |
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Rare Palos Verdes butterflies bred in captivity released into wild
A rare blue butterfly took flight Saturday morning on a windswept bluff of the Palos Verdes Peninsula in California. Then another. And then another.
Mar 09, 2010 |
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Indonesia rejects Bali plan for turtle sacrifices
(AP) -- Indonesia has rejected a push by the resort island of Bali for rare turtles to be legally slain in Hindu ceremonies, siding with conservationists of the protected reptiles against religious advocates, ...
Nov 27, 2009 |
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