Saving the sound of summer – Pollinating the Peak campaign launches

Saving the sound of summer – Pollinating the Peak campaign launches

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http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/common-carder-bee-bombus-pascuorum-moors-for-the-future-partnership-small-400×300.jpg – A major Peak District-based campaign to help bumblebees launches today (Thursday 30 April 2015) with a unique Pollination Conference in Chesterfield and the arrival of a stunning bumblebee wood sculpture at the town’s world-famous Crooked Spire.
The three-year Pollinating the Peak initiative – ru… – http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2015/04/saving-the-sound-of-summer-pollinating-the-peak-campaign-launches/

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Amazonian Tribes Unite To Demand Brazil Stop Hydroelectric Dams

Amazonian Tribes Unite To Demand Brazil Stop Hydroelectric Dams

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 Members of the Munduruku indigenous tribe dance along the Tapajós river during a ‘Caravan of Resistance’ protest in November. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images Members of the Munduruku indigenous tribe dance along the Tapajós river during a ‘Caravan of Resistance’ protest in November. Photograph: Mario Tama/Getty Images

By Jonathan Watts | The Guardian

Four Amazonian tribes have joined forces to oppose the construction of hydroelectric dams in their territory as the Brazilian government ramps up efforts to exploit the power of rivers in the world’s biggest forest.

The Munduruku, Apiaká, Kayabi and Rikbaktsa released a joint statement on Thursday demanding the halt of construction on a cascade of four dams on the Teles Pires – a tributary of the Tapajós.

They say the work at the main area of concern – the São Manoel dam – threatens water quality and fish stocks. The site has already reportedly expanded almost to the edge of a nearby village, although the local communities say they have not been consulted as they obliged to be under national laws and international standards.

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Wild boar piglets, video

African-led Strategy, Action Plan to Combat Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora

African-led Strategy, Action Plan to Combat Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora

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http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/Photo-credit-to-Daudi-Sumba_African-Wildlife-Foundation_RoC-ivory-burn-in-Brazza-400×300.jpg – Today, April 30, concludes the four-day International Conference on Illegal Trade in Wild Fauna and Flora in Africa in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo. The conference brought together regional and international stakeholders to develop an African-led strategy and action plan for combating the illeg… – http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2015/04/african-led-strategy-action-plan-to-combat-illegal-trade-in-wild-fauna-and-flora/

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Varanasi, India: ABC camp and giving a cow a lift

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Crossposted from Varanasi for Animals

 

April 15, 2015

 

Mrs. Abha Singh of Aashray for Sick and Helpless Animals successfully hosted yet another Animal Birth Control Camp, organized by Varanasi for Animals and funded by Help Animals India, with the kind assistance of HOPE and Animal’s support.

 

We successfully spayed or neutered 21 female and two male dogs in these two days. All the dogs recovered well and were released back to their respective territories. One female community dog was brought by a school parent!

 

Besides 23 ABC’s the vet also performed an eye operation for a “cherry-eyed” dog, who had been suffering for a long time, in front of Mrs. Abha Singh’s house.

 

A Jersey cow had her tibia (hind leg) broken, and she was lifted up with the help of straps and iron pipes along a tree. Thanks to the school staff of Mrs. Singh, around twelve persons slogged for two to three hours to lift the 300 kilogram cow with straps and to rest her midriff on tables with a thick mattress. She is receiving a lot of massage and medication. We pray that she survives this long phase, that her bones reconnect well, and that she’ll be able to get back onto her four legs.

 

Thank you all for your compassionate support; to contribute to future camps please do so through www.helpanimalsindia.org/donate

 

Photo: “Tina” got her operation with your kind support. Mr. Banarasi who works with Abha Singh at Aashray is her loving caretaker in Varanasi.”

Preserving Cuba’s Wildlife

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The New York Times had a recent op-ed article on how Cuba’s isolation from the U.S. has helped preserve it more thickly forested areas and resulted in it being less polluted than other Carribean Islands. One of the challenges of a loosening or U.S. restrictions will be preserving Cuba’s wild areas and wildlife. Cuba has over 300 bird species including the world’s smallest bird the Bee Hummingbird, a pygmy owl and one of the world’s smallest frogs. The two Castro brothers have protected large areas of the island by establishing government-run parks. Read article at Cuba’s Wildlife on Notice – NYTimes.com.

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New York presses for progressive trade ban on endangered wildlife

New York presses for progressive trade ban on endangered wildlife

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http://wildlifenews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/lion-400×300.jpg – The state of New York is aiming to be the leading light in the protection of endangered African wildlife by introducing a state law that far exceeds federal wildlife laws. Under new proposal the trade, possession or transport of body parts of the ?big five? African species will be… – http://wildlifenews.co.uk/2015/04/new-york-presses-for-progressive-trade-ban-on-endangered-wildlife/

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