Oceana Canada is calling on the governments of Canada and the United States to take immediate action to save right whales from extinction. A new estimate from NOAA fisheries finds the population has dropped from 400 two years to 360.… »
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Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
International scientists dire warning on whales, dolphins, porpoises
Over 350 marine scientists, biologists and researchers have signed an open letter urging global action in the face of severe extinction risk to many species of whales, dolphins and porpoises known as ceteceans. The group representing 40 countries including Canada,… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, Health, International, Politics, Society
U.N. report: Dire warnings on biodiversity and future of humanity (interview)
A million species could disappear That dire warning comes from the latest extensive report from the United Nations. They gathered scientists from around the world to contribute to the first comprehensive report on the state of the world’s biodiversity. The… »
Spotted owls bred to save them from extinction
Spotted owls live in trees 150 to 200 years old but there has been so much logging in the western province of British Columbia, such a loss of habitat, that there may be fewer than 10 individuals in the wild.… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Politics, Society
The biggest threat to the world’s biggest creatures is hunting
We are eating them to extinction A new report says while pollution and habitat loss are still serious threats to the world’s creatures, hunting is the biggest threat to their survival. Boris Worm (PhD) is a professor of marine biology… »
Environment & Animal Life, Society
North Atlantic Right whales: fewer than ever
Imagine the future of the human race is there were only 411 people left on earth, and less than a quarter were breeding age women. Add into that dire equation, a very real risk of fatal accidents that claim several… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Caribou will be repatriated to Canada after failed initiative
The only six mountain caribou remaining in the lower U.S. states will be brought to Canada because their numbers are not enough to sustain a herd. ‘What extinction looks like’ “This is what extinction looks like, and it must be… »
Economy, Environment & Animal Life, International, Society
Dire predictions of species collapse and extinction
A new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) study paints a very alarming picture of the state of nature worldwide. The report just out is called “The Living Planet Report 2018”. It notes that on average there has been an overall decline of… »
Environment & Animal Life, International
Scientists alarmed: no right whale calves
No calves spotted this year For decades conservationists, and scientists have been extremely concerned about the population of North Atlantic right whales. Estimates are that there are now less than 450 of the animals left, only about 100 of which… »
Environment & Animal Life, International, Internet, Science & Technology
Gone in 20 years? Scientists raise alarm over northern Right whales
Extinction now possible, within decades. (if photos don’t appear- refresh page) Scientists at at annual international conference on North Atlantic Right Whales have expressed extreme concern over the species survival. The meeting comes with special urgency after some… »
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