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State releases report on environmental conditions  -  25 Mar 2009
Spinal Column OnlineThat change is due to loss of habitat, habitat fragmentation, and development. According to the report, there have been more than 180 exotic aquatic species

Muskoka wildlife sanctuary digs deep for badger preservation  -  25 Mar 2009
MuskokanThe main threat to the badger, Dale explains, is loss of habitat. “Until a decade ago they were thought to be extinct. We think there are only a few hundred

Loss of habitat major threat  -  ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
The Mississippi Press - gulflive.comBy HARLAN KIRGAN Whether it is the Mississippi sandhill crane or the Mississippi gopher frog, habitat loss is the primary reason species become endangered,

US birds threatened by habitat loss, invasives, report says  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com...by Abby Haight, The Oregonian Joel Davis/The Oregonian, 2004The loss of habitat is one of the greatest threats to US birds, according to a report released

More on the Polar Bear’s Fate  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
New York TimesThey now are declining, or soon will be declining because of loss of habitat. Polar bears, like other species of wildlife, cannot survive without suitable

Thanks to the Land Trust, more local habitat is preserved  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
The Huntsville Times - al.comIf you want to know why more than a third of the nation's bird species are in trouble, one factor stands out above all others: the loss of habitat,

Mountaintop removal scrutiny thrills enviros, scares industry  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
West Virginia Public BroadcastingThe agency is citing new studies showing damage to aquatic life downstream from pollution and loss of habitat, and wants to scrutinize each permit more

Salina Journal  -  ‎Mar 22, 2009‎
Salina.comThis includes loss of habitat from conversion of native rangelands to introduced forages and cultivation; conversion of suitable restored habitat in the

Ambitious tree target  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Gloucester AdvocateMichael and Wendy are concerned at the loss of habitat in the region and are keen to create wildlife corridors to link up with forested areas on the

Gambia: Protect Our Forest  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
AllAfrica.comOthers are also fading away, due to the loss of habitat. There is also the loss of essential medicinal herbs. Other major impacts include soil erosion,

Protesters object to park pathway for the disabled  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
NEWS.com.au..."I feel so strongly about this, I feel absolutely betrayed by council, by the loss of habitat and this horrible concrete path they want to put in," she said

Group plans lawsuit over Amargosa toad  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
Las Vegas Review - Journal..."I haven't heard of anything specific in terms of loss of habitat or threat of loss of habitat in the recent past." Moore, too, said based on the center's

The joy of bird-watching  -  ‎Mar 22, 2009‎
Zanesville Times RecorderThey believe the loss of habitat, through development and destruction of forested land, has contributed to the decrease in many species.

You Ginger Monkey! Mum Rejects New Arrival  -  ‎Mar 24, 2009‎
Sky NewsThe birth is significant because the species is very rare and under great pressure from loss of habitat and poachers. A recent census of the monkeys showed

Fife aquarium breeds deadly frogs  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
BBC NewsThe amphibian is under threat in the wild due to loss of habitat and pollution in its native region of Chaco in West Columbia.

When the birds come home to roost  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
Deccan HeraldAll these birds have adjusted to an evolving Bangalore and in spite of the loss of habitat and tree cover, they have managed to make their presence felt in

Schoolhouse Rock (TV Show) (DVD)  -  ‎Mar 23, 2009‎
DVDTOWN.com...between the animals' loss of habitat and human consumption and the effect that the diminishment of carbon dioxide-consuming plants will have on the planet.

Trumpeter Swan and Osprey populations recovering in Wisconsin  -  ‎Mar 21, 2009‎
Examiner.comDDT and loss of habitat had reduced populations of Osprey to a nonviable numbers. The large low-flying swans were an easy target.

Global skin fungus threatens to wipe out rare Scots toad  -  ‎Mar 21, 2009‎
Scotland on SundayNumbers are already in decline through loss of habitat, and the effects of pollution. Last week, it emerged that the "mountain chicken" frog of Montserrat,

Poor Ocean and River Conditions Spurred Sacramento Salmon Collapse  -  ‎Mar 21, 2009‎
California Progress Report...“The report demonstrates how dam operations and loss of habitat have brought Sacramento River fall Chinooks to the point where bad ocean conditions could

SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND PLANNING DEPARTMENT  -  ‎Mar 20, 2009‎
SanJuanIslander.comPond turtles never recovered from this decline, in part due to concurrent or subsequent alteration and loss of habitat. Wetlands were filled for residential

Seventh Generation Becomes First in Its Industry in North America ...  -  ‎Mar 14, 2009‎
MSNBC..."The loss of habitat to palm oil production is perhaps the single greatest threat to the orangutan," says Dr. Jason Clay of the World Wildlife Fund.

Summer Camps: Education and Enrichment  -  ‎Mar 22, 2009‎
Gainesville SunThese multi-jointed animals battle predators, each other and loss of habitat. They don't taste too bad either! Dates: Aug. 10-14. Contact: 273-2061 or visit

Former resident making a name with biodegradable bird houses  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
Record Herald..."There really was a need for them because of the loss of habitat for birds - loss of habitat due to urban sprawl, intense farming habits and climate change.

Around South County: Learning about 'Birds of Prey' at Carrie ...  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
Annapolis CapitalShe talked about the loss of habitat, and other dangers to owls, which include not only cars, but also high-voltage power lines.

Bats Threaten Their Australian Paradise  -  ‎Mar 14, 2009‎
New York TimesTheir numbers have been in sharp decline over the past few decades, mostly because of the loss of habitat from farming and suburban sprawl.

Officials investigate illegal bear killings at Mobile County ...  -  ‎Mar 11, 2009‎
Press-Register - al.comStill, wildlife officials say the bears are on the verge of being wiped out from Alabama because of a continuing loss of habitat. Penalties for shooting a

McKeon gathers support for passage of public lands bill  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
SignalMany native fish and game species in California are in decline, primarily due to loss of habitat. At the same time, the economies of many rural communities

Confluence of factors caused salmon collapse, report says  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
San Jose Mercury NewsThe scientists who wrote the report contend that while ocean conditions were bad, California's salmon have been so weakened by loss of habitat,

Birdlife Flyways campaign to kick off  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
Gulf Times...organisations to work together to help the world’s waterbirds, which are suffering badly from loss of habitat, pollution and other related causes.

Invasive species are greatest threat to Northwest salmon, report says  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
The Oregonian - OregonLive.com..."There's no question that invasives are a major threat, right along with hydropower and a loss of habitat," said Jim Martin, former chief of fisheries for

Eastern bluebird is symbol of happiness  -  ‎Mar 12, 2009‎
News-Leader.comThe bird's population decline was presumed to be the result of a loss of habitat and increased competition from two introduced birds, house sparrows and

Water, Energy and Climate Change  -  ‎Mar 19, 2009‎
Examiner.comIndustrial, agricultural and domestic water and energy uses can have adverse impacts on ecosystems, including loss of habitat, pollution and changes in

Threatening flood waters recede at Għadira nature reserve  -  ‎Mar 16, 2009‎
Times of Malta...destruction of trees, loss of habitat, non-enforcement of environmental regulations and on and on and on. ALL PRIME CAUSES FOR LOSS OF BIODIVERSITY.

Eagles soaring in Ohio and at its airports  -  ‎Mar 13, 2009‎
Akron Beacon JournalThis was because of loss of habitat and use of the pesticide DDT. The bald eagle is a threatened species in Ohio, but it has been dropped from the federal

Deforestation marches on in Afghanistan  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
RAWA News...a major contributory factor to aridity, air pollution, loss of habitat and vulnerability to flash floods, according to experts and provincial officials.

Masonic Homes' Flatlands Project sparks debate  -  ‎Mar 17, 2009‎
Tri City VoiceA minority of speakers oppose any development or favor only partial development pointing to loss of habitat for flora and fauna, despoliation of hillside

Climate woes hit flagship species close to home  -  ‎Mar 15, 2009‎
The AgeThose animals most at risk are under pressure from loss of habitat, introduced species and hunting. "Species are getting hounded on all fronts," she said.

Calling the Western meadowlark home  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
The Oregonian - OregonLive.comAgricultural development and the loss of habitat has silenced the meadowlark's song in the Willamette Valley. Wetlands are especially threatened.

The Complete Guide To: Big-cat safaris  -  ‎Mar 6, 2009‎
Independent...says: "Sadly, all of the big cats are under threat due to loss of habitat and conflict with livestock holders (and in some cases, with game ranchers);

Koala concern  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
Where I Live - News Community MediaBut Koala Action Group president Debbie Pointing said the cleared land directly contributed to the four main threats to koalas: Loss of habitat,

Power play threatens bird species  -  ‎Mar 15, 2009‎
The Canberra TimesThe department wants more details on the project and a plan to rehabilitate 38ha of similar woodland south of Canberra to offset the loss of habitat.

Coastal wolves are ‘like no other wolves’: study  -  ‎Mar 10, 2009‎
Canada.comNo accurate figures are available, but there are probably “a couple of thousand� coastal wolves and they face increasing threats from loss of habitat,

State overflowing with crawfish  -  ‎Mar 15, 2009‎
SunHerald.com (registration)Mississippi’s real and threatened decline is credited to loss of habitat, pollution and invasive species. If you wonder why we have so many species,

For the birds? Report says global warming forcing shift in ...  -  ‎Mar 8, 2009‎
Beckley Register-Herald...“Loss of habitat is a contributing factor as well.� Perinea said correlating all data taken from bird watchers “could be difficult.

Is the globe really warming with these kinds of winters?  -  ‎Mar 9, 2009‎
Miramichi LeaderThe chief threats to the cheetah's existence are loss of habitat, poaching and hunting (their hide and trophies can command top dollar), and getting shot by

‘Evil Quartet’ Highlights Threats to Biodiversity in Armenia  -  ‎Mar 12, 2009‎
Armenian Weekly...hunting and poaching, chains of extinction, and loss of habitat, noting that “the music of this quartet is getting louder and louder in Armenia.

Bald Eagle Spotted North Of Niles  -  ‎Mar 5, 2009‎
WSJMAccording to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the bald eagle was in danger of extinction in the 1960s because of loss of habitat, shooting and DDT

Six Puppies Boost Wild Dog Population  -  ‎Mar 18, 2009‎
New EraDisease, loss of habitat and human persecution has seen a steady decline in the existence of the species. “We have invested a lot of time, energy and funds

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