wildlife

Ah, wildlife. Our term for everything that isn't manmade, wildlife is generally found far away from our cities and highways, frolicking (or crawling, or just swaying in the breeze) happily with little need for human interaction.

Many of us find inspiration and renewal in the natural world. That inspiration is reflected on the blogosphere as photos, essays, art, videos, more photos and photo essays (did I mention photos?), all of which attempt to capture and share some of that inspiration.

In recent decades, the environmentalist movement has made strides toward protecting many of the endangered species in our world. But human progress continues, and wildlife suffers from reduced habitat and resources. In an attempt to expose contemporary culture to the array of species without disrupting their habitat, ecotourism now provides a modified safari that keeps the preservation of the animals as the primary concern. On this page, along with all the lovely photos, you'll also find conservation news, reports of interactions between wildlife and humans, and discussions of wildlife preservation.

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Original Technorati articles tagged “wildlife”

• in Family
  Who is Kangaroo Lanie?
  Who's that girl?
  by wesaidgotravel / on Jun 26, 2012
• in Green
  Trophy hunting - how hunters use jargon to conceal cruelty
  How hunters and conservation officials use jargon and euthemisms to conceal their cruelty.
  by cannedlion / on Jul 16, 2011
• in Green
  Trophy Hunters - The Lies That Hide the Cruelty
  How American hunters use propaganda to pretend to be conservationists
  by cannedlion / on Jul 6, 2011

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “wildlife”

 

• Conserving UAE’s wildlife

  
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  Abu Dhabi’s environmental body is currently managing over 50,000 animals throughout the emirate, according to its recently released 2012 annual report. Full News here – Khaleej Times : UAE News Get up to 75% discount in Dubai hotels! link: Conserving UAE’s wildlife
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• Wind Farms and Eagle Deaths: The Dilemmas of Green Energy

  
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  Golden eagles and thousands of birds are killed every year by wind turbines: Green energy is necessary but has dilemmas.
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• Let’s Make Baltimore the Largest Community Wildlife Habitat along the Chesapeake Bay!

  
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  For years, Baltimore has been known as “Birdland” and now, thanks to the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) and the National Aquarium, it’s official. Today, First Lady of Maryland Katie O’Malley joined leaders from NWF, National Aquarium and city officials to launch a program aimed at greening city streets, ...
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• Alaska Lake Database for Anglers

  
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  Anglers in Alaska have an additional tool to put in their digital tackle boxes. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) has released a Google Earth mapping application called the Alaska Lake Database that can provide a wealth of information to resident and visiting fishermen alike. This application makes ...
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• And Here You Thought

  
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  You were having a bad day. Someone always has it worse! H/T Nuckle Kim
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• Mysterious Anteater Birth is Ripe for an Anteater-Themed Soap Opera

  
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  The mystery surrounding a recent birth at a conservation facility in Connecticut is leading some to summon the phrase immaculate conception.
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• Lago Trasimeno

  
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  Trish and I had convinced ourselves last night  they we couldnt get to either Arezzo or Lago Transimeno but this morning we decided that we would go to the lago/lake. We dutifully caught the bus and arrived at Perugia train station...... ticket office shut!!!! So the machine..... which was surprisingly easy..... and ...
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• Hershey, PA has Summer Thrills and Entertainment for the Whole Family

  
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  I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Hershey Entertainment and Resorts. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. We all know that Hershey’s makes some pretty spectacular chocolate. Hershey Kisses are staples in the candy and dessert worlds, Hershey’s ...
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• Just in Time for Fire Season, Government Cuts Firefighting Budget

  
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  Like knowing that firefighters have your back come summer fire season? So do we. Thanks to across-the-board budget cuts courtesy of the sequester, the U.S. Forest Service will have 500 fewer of them this year, while the Department of the Interior will also have reduced firefighting forces, which is potentially bad ...
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• DNR urges people to leave fawns alone

  
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  May is the month when most fawns are born. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is urging people to leave fawns alone. While a new fawn may appear helpless, it’s important not to interfere with the doe’s natural instinct for raising its young, DNR officials said. A doe’s method of rearing ...
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• Roxy Reboot Remixed by Wildlife!

  
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  Swiss producer Wildlife! recently dropped his debut album highlighting the cross pollination of punk rock and reggae. Roxy Reboot—the title a reference to the legendary London club that was ground zero of the late 70‘s punk/reggae exchange— is released digitally and on limited edition gatefold vinyl. Wildlife! ...
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• Casts and Blasts about Marion’s Turkey Vultures.

  
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  A turkey vulture glides over downtown Marion, getting ready to spend the night on the town’s water tower or nearby trees. A few items that didn’t make it into Saturday’s front page story about the up to 200 turkey vultures that often roost near downtown Marion. YOU CAN CLICK HERE TO READ THE ORIGINAL STORY ON ...
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• Springtime in Wisconsin by Gary A. Engberg 5-20-2013

  
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                                                  This spring, I’ve talked about the roller-coaster ride that we’ve been on with fronts and cold weather coming thru every week. This weekend, I planned to stay close to my Wisconsin River Valley home and catch ...
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• Could the Tasmanian tiger be hiding out in New Guinea?

  
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  Many people still believe the Tasmanian tiger ( Thylacinus cynocephalus ) survives in the wilds of Tasmania, even though the species was declared extinct over eighty years ago. Sightings and reports of the elusive carnivorous marsupial, which was the top predator on the island, pop-up almost as frequently as those of ...
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• Feds Give Wind Farms License to Kill

  
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  Besides receiving federal subsidies and other financial incentives, the wind industry is getting special treatment from the Obama Administration: wind farms are allowed to kill protected bird species. The Associated Press has found that the Obama Administration has never fined …
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• Senator Jeremy Millers constituent not fooled by self-congratulory frac sand regs press release

  
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  Theres something missing in recent news stories about the watered-down frac sand mining regulations heading to the governors desk. At Politics in Minnesota, Charley Shaw reports in Broadbased state regulations emerge for frac sand mining : . . . Heading into conference committee, the Senate reached a deal to ...
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• Dear PoPville – How Do We Help a Bird trapped in DSW (Columbia Heights)?

  
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  Irving Street, NW just west of 14th Dear PoPville, I was in DSW earlier and witnessed a poor bird trapped in the store. He kept flying into the windows trying to get out. It’s so heartbreaking. I went to talk to the manager – he acknowledged that they have tried to call Animal Control ‘numerous’ times ...
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• News in Pictures

  
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  The Diary is always anxious to keep readers abreast of the latest fashion in and around West Ardnamurchan, so has great pleasure in publishing this picture sent in by our Sanna fashion correspondent Sue Cheadle. She writes, "This morning I met a very nice family camping at Achnaha. However, I did notice something a ...
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• Elk Biologist Begins Work With PA Game Commission

  
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  Jeremy Banfield previously worked for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Jeremy Banfield Pennsylvania Game Commission HARRISBURG, PA - -( Ammoland.com )- The Pennsylvania Game Commission has hired a new wildlife biologist to serve as its elk project leader. Jeremy Banfield began his work for the ...
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• Delta Stewardship Council Adopts Plan Despite Massive Opposition

  
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  By Dan Bacher In spite of overwhelming opposition from environmentalists, fishermen, family farmers, elected officials and the majority of Californians, the Delta Stewardship Council (DSC) on Thursday, May 16 unanimously adopted what it described as a "comprehensive management plan" for the Delta. The Council also ...
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