Love bugs? The trade in insects is big business, driven by passionate collectors who covet the exotic

Article Abstract:

An overview is presented on insects as pets, and the environmental and ethical issues surrounding trade. Some insects have specific conditions under which they can thrive, and others can inflict ecological damage if they escape. The key factor behind species endangerment is habitat loss.

Insects, Collections and collecting, Pet industry, Entomologists

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Snow cat collared

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The placement of a satellite tracking collar to a snow leopard by conservationists in Pakistan is discussed. The collar will help in the collection of information needed to save the endangered animal.

Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, Search and navigation equipment, Satellite Tracking ex Radar, Pakistan, Wildlife Protection Programs, Usage, Technology application, Wildlife conservation, Artificial satellites, Satellite tracking systems, Conservationists, Snow leopard

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New endangered species legislation in Ontario

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The passage of Ontario, Canada's new Endangered Species Act is discussed. The possible extinction of certain species in the province is also tackled.

Government domestic functions, Ontario, Environmental policy

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