Abstracts » Zoology and wildlife conservation

Re-wilding North America

Article Abstract:

The vertebrate species of North America was lost some thirteen thousand years ago and now Africa's large mammals face extinction. An alternative conversation strategy is outlined to preserve the global fauna by highlighting the evolutionary and ecological potential that was lost by North America and using it to actively restore natural processes and manage extinction.

Strategy & planning, North America, Resource Conservation & Development, Conservation & Development, Land Subdivision and Land Development, Planning, Environmental aspects, Natural resources, Conservation of natural resources, Natural resource conservation, Company business planning

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Deep-sea fishes qualify as endangered

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A research survey data is used to show that five species of deep-sea fish have declined over a 17-year period in the Canadian waters of the northwest Atlantic to such an extent that they meet the IUCN criteria for being critically endangered. Results indicate that there is urgent need of action for the sustainable management of deep-sea fisheries.

Canada, Fishes, Deep-sea, Deep-sea fishes

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A question of breeding

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The article discuses China's need to concentrate on conservation of Siberian tigers or other endangered species along with the careful monitoring of animal health and less on rapid breeding of animals in confinement.

China, Evaluation, Animal breeding, Siberian tiger

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