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Tag: species at risk

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Good News and Bad News for Rhinos

Two days ago we learned that park rangers in Ujung Kulon National Park (Indonesia) had used camera traps to count a total of 58 Javan rhinos, up from 51 in 2012. Read More
Two days ago we learned that park rangers in Ujung Kulon National Park (Indonesia) had used camera traps to...
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Canada’s Wildlife Check-in: Is our government on the right path?

Tomorrow, the federal Auditor General ‘s office will release its Fall Report, a study led by the Interim Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development. This regular review aims to make sure that... Read More
Tomorrow, the federal Auditor General ‘s office will release its Fall Report, a study led by the Interim Commissioner...
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WWF-Canada calls for halt of capelin fishery to protect species

Capelin is a keystone species, playing an important role in the marine ecosystem as a food source for predators such as northern cod, whales, and seabirds. Capelin abundance plummeted precipitously 30 years ago and has never recovered. Closing... Read More
Capelin is a keystone species, playing an important role in the marine ecosystem as a food source for predators...
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Despite successes, Congo Basin forests being ‘emptied’ of their elephants

Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential that Thailand closes this legal loophole. Join us in asking Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra... Read More
Massive quantities of illegal African ivory are being laundered through Thai shops. To save Africa’s elephants it is essential...
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What it will take to stop the trade

These flagship species are the litmus test of the environmental movement. We’re doing the best we can. But we need to do more. Read More
These flagship species are the litmus test of the environmental movement. We’re doing the best we can. But we...
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Putting an end to tiger poaching

Zero Poaching is a new WWF initiative to stop tiger poachers in their tracks and help recover the world's dwindling tiger population. Read More
Zero Poaching is a new WWF initiative to stop tiger poachers in their tracks and help recover the world's...
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Canada’s wild species are in excellent hands

As I sit on the train on my way to Ottawa in late November, I can see out my window signs of Nature winding down for the autumn and preparing for the long winter... Read More
As I sit on the train on my way to Ottawa in late November, I can see out my...
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