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International trade of scheduled wildlife animals needs Centre’s approval
ByGayatri Vajpeyee Dec 28, 2023 07:38 AM IST Share Via Copy Link Government notifies rules that states that those involved in international trade of protected animal species need to first get permission from the Centre Pune: To regulate international animal trade, the Indian government last year introduced the Wildlife Protection (Amendment) Act, 2022, which was…
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New York State Bans Wildlife Killing Contests That Kill Too Many Animals
Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. Governor Kathy Hochul of New York State has taken a significant step towards wildlife conservation by signing…
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How the Wildlife Center of Texas rescued a record 14,000 animals in 2023
A great horned owl blinks as it watches a Houston Chronicle photojournalist Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Wildlife Center of Texas in Houston.Jon Shapley/Staff photographer It has been a record year for the Houston SPCA’s Wildlife Center of Texas: The wildlife rehabilitation center has welcomed over 14,000 animals into its care this season, breaking…
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All the strange animals, wildlife in Texas in 2023
The Phil Hardberger Land Bridge continues to attract wildlife, such as a bobcat and foxes, to the area. San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department In Texas, you’ll run into unique encounters with mystery animals and wildlife roaming the state. From a bobcat at a park to a “chupacabra,” here are the mystery animals and wildlife…
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Victory! New York Becomes The 10th State To Ban Cruel Wildlife Killing Contests
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Hochul OKs bill to ban cash-paying ‘wildlife killing contests’ that lack conservation aim
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday signed a bill that bans wildlife killing contests. Similar legislation had languished in Albany for years. “This legislation establishes strong safeguards for our state’s precious wildlife species and protects our important fishing and hunting traditions,” Hochul said in a statement. “Sometimes policy takes patience,” said Michelle Land, professor of environmental…
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Endangered Species Act: 50 Years of Success in Conservation
Alongside Defenders of Wildlife, Sierra Club, American Bird Conservancy, and the Endangered Species Coalition, WWF invited activists to Washington, DC, to celebrate 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act and meet with members of Congress and their staff to highlight the importance of this law—and advocate for its endurance. About 70 people representing 17 states…
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China releases the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals to strengthen protection
China has recently released the first list of 789 important habitats for terrestrial wildlife animals in a bid to strengthen the protection of terrestrial wildlife populations and their habitats. The list covers 82.36 percent national key protected terrestrial wildlife species, according to China’s National Forestry and Grassland Administration (NFGA). Based on the importance of the…
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CDFW Chooses Prominent Wildlife Species for its 2024 Warden Stamp Series
For the past 13 years the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has used the Warden Stamp Program to help enhance resources for its Law Enforcement Division. The stamp has become a collectors’ item for people of all walks of life, and a way for the public to show support for CDFW wardens and…
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New method could help estimate wildlife disease spread
A new method could be used by biologists to estimate the prevalence of disease in free-ranging wildlife and help determine how many samples are needed to detect a disease. This is important because wildlife agencies often lack the financial and labor resources to collect enough samples to accurately measure how widely a disease has spread.…