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List Of Published TRAFFIC Reports rhinoceros Horn and Tiger Bone in China An Investigation of Trade since the 1993 Prescription for Extinction endangered species and Patented Oriental http://www.traffic.org/publications/pubs_reports.html
Extractions: Alexey Vaisman August 2001 88pp ISBN 1 85850 188 1 Special Section This report presents the findings of the study on industrial fisheries in the Russian part of the Bering Sea region, with a focus on activities off the Kamchatka peninsula. The study reveals that Kamchatkas fishing sector is in a crisis situation characterised by a sharp drop in production potential, and a deteriorating financial return that encourages the illegal harvesting of marine biological resources. Based on the findings of this study, strategies and recommendations to address unsustainable and illegal harvest and trade in marine resources were developed. Kristin Nowell March 2000 100pp ISBN 1 85850 173 3 Special Section This report examines the tiger trade in the late 1990s. In particular, it looks at the extent illegal trade in tiger bone can still be considered the leading threat to the tiger's survival in addition to the trade in skins and other tiger parts. The report urges range states to enforce trade bans and improve anti-poaching measures among other recommendations.
Animal Info - Bhutan threatened species The following list includes all mammals which occur in Bhutan and are rated as Critically endangered (CR), endangered (EN) or Vulnerable http://www.animalinfo.org/country/bhutan.htm
Extractions: Animal Info - Bhutan Contents Threatened Species Environmental and Social Data Mammals Biodiversity/Ecosystems ... References and Links Threatened Species Threatened Species : The following list includes all mammals which occur in Bhutan and are rated as Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN) or Vulnerable (VU) in the 2003 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals Endangered Vulnerable Environmental and Social Data Mammals Total number of species
Animal Info - Vietnam threatened species The following list includes all mammals which occur in Vietnam and are rated as Critically endangered (CR), endangered (EN) or http://www.animalinfo.org/country/vietnam.htm
Extractions: Animal Info - Vietnam Contents Threatened Species Environmental and Social Data Mammals Biodiversity/Ecosystems ... References and Links Threatened Species Threatened Species: The following list includes all mammals which occur in Vietnam and are rated as Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN) or Vulnerable (VU) in the 2003 IUCN Red List of Threatened Animals Endangered Vulnerable Asiatic Black Bear Ursus thibetanus Assamese Macaque Macaca assamensis Back-striped Weasel Mustela strigidorsa Bourret's Horseshoe Bat Rhinolophus paradoxolophus Buff-cheeked Gibbon Nomascus gabriellae ). (Previously listed as
WildAid The World Conservation Union s Red List of threatened species They remain one of the most critically endangered species on the planet. http://www.wildaid.org/index.asp?CID=3&PID=352
Rhinos rhino being removed from the IUCN s Red Data Book of threatened species. E. Martin. WWF, Hong Kong, 1983. RHINOS endangered species. M. Penny. http://www.botany.uwc.ac.za/Envfacts/facts/rhinos.htm
Extractions: WHITE RHINO Today, white rhino numbers are still increasing, largely because more than 90% of the animals are found in South Africa where a relatively effective infrastructure (e.g. policing, legislation, communications), and sound conservation management are able to control poaching and provide conditions suitable for breeding. BLACK RHINO POACHING Poaching for horn is largely responsible for this massive decline. The southern African countries of Namibia, Zimbabwe and South Africa, where 90% of Africa's remaining black rhinos and white rhinos are conserved, are coming under increasing pressure. These animals provide the only means of satisfying the illegal trade in rhino horn, which now appears to be driven by stockpiling for investment purposes in addition to the traditional demands of eastern medicine and Yemeni dagger handles. The first substantial poaching in Zimbabwe was recorded in 1985, and since then the numbers have declined from about 1 950 to 674 animals in 1992. Namibia experienced increased poaching in the late 1980s, but this is now under control. More recently, during 1991 and 1992 Swaziland lost 45 white rhinos to poaching.
2002 IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species News Release There are now 11167 species threatened with extinction, an increase of 121 since 2000 Assessed as endangered in 1996, the wild Bactrian camel (Camelus http://www.iucn.org/themes/ssc/redlist2002/rl_news.htm
Extractions: News Release Background ... 2000 Red List News Release RED LIST 2002 INFORMATION KIT News Release The 2002 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Español Français Release of the updated IUCN Red List of Threatened Species , the world's most authoritative source of information on the status of plants and animals Saiga antelope, wild Bactrian camel and Iberian lynx become Critically Endangered, two cactus species go Extinct, several Extinct species are rediscovered. IUCN-The World Conservation Union, Gland, Switzerland . In the wake of the World Summit on Sustainable Development with the state of the environment fresh in the minds of the global community, IUCN releases its updated Red List of Threatened Species, one of the key tools used to determine the status of the Earth's biodiversity. There are a number of significant changes to the List since the release of the last edition in September 2000. Over 400 new species assessments have been included, 124 of these entering one of the threatened categories: Critically Endangered (CR), Endangered (EN), or Vulnerable (VU) (see definitions ). There have also been nearly 200 re-assessments of species already listed.
Infobase (atlas) The death toll of the worlds endangered species continues to grow. Nearly half the worlds primate species are now threatened with extinction. http://www.hi.com.au/resource/rfacts.asp?kla=13&subtopicid=3632
BUBL LINK: Endangered Species Resource type essays; IUCN Red List of threatened species Database of species Subjects amphibians, birds, dinosaurs, endangered species, fish, http://bubl.ac.uk/link/e/endangeredspecies.htm
Extractions: BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus Countries ... Z Titles Descriptions ACAP: Asian Conservation Awareness Programme Audubon Online Bats Bats Everywhere David Shepherd Conservation Foundation ... Threatened Species Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk An international education campaign, which seeks to raise awareness of endangered species in order to reduce the demand for luxury foods, medicines, trophies, and tourist souvenirs that contribute to the demise in populations. Statistical details, and information about the threats and trade in body parts are provided on specific creatures, including tigers, bears, marine turtles, rhinos, and elephants. There is also a section on Chinese Medicine, as well as news articles, and related links. Resource type: essays Society which organises national campaigns, bird conservation initiatives, educational programs, and workshops. Includes profiles of various bird species, a selection of publications and special projects, news, details of local Audubon societies throughout America, and legal information. Membership details are included.
New Page 1 According to the 2004 Red List of threatened species, a total of 15589 species are Seven out of the 13 great whale species are still endangered or http://www.indyzoo.com/pdf/PrizeConservationFacts.htm
Extractions: Director of Communications General Public Information: www.indianapoliszoo.com Backgrounder Wildlife Conservation Fact Sheet Statistics show that with more animals being added to the endangered and threatened wildlife list every year, there is a dire need for conservation now: I t has been estimated that the current species extinction rate is 1,000 to 10,000 times higher than it would naturally be. (Source: The World Conservation Union - IUCN)
World On Alert As Over 15000 Species Face Extinction The 15589 species threatened with extinction, although cover just over one The southern white rhinoceros is now listed as near threatened on the IUCN http://www.commondreams.org/headlines04/1117-23.htm
Extractions: Printer Friendly Version E-Mail This Article Published on Wednesday, November 17, 2004 by Inter Press Service World on Alert as Over 15,000 Species Face Extinction by Sonny Inbaraj BANGKOK - Over 15,000 animal and plant species face extinction, reveals the World Conservation Union or IUCN in its ' 2004 Red List of Threatened Species One in three amphibians and almost half of all freshwater turtles are threatened, on top of the one in eight birds and one in four mammals known to be jeopardy, said the IUCN at its 3rd World Conservation Congress being held in the Thai capital from Nov. 17-25. The global conference brings together 81 states, 114 government agencies, 800 plus non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and some 10,000 scientists and experts from 181 countries and has been billed as the one of biggest environmental meetings in history. ''This sends a very powerful message that conservation is not a marginal issue in the year 2004,'' said Achim Steiner, director-general of the Geneva-based IUCN. ''There has been a record level of interest.'' IUCN's 'Red List' is the most comprehensive scientific assessment of species at risk of dying out, and includes concrete measures to slow or reverse their extinction.
World On Alert As Over 15000 Species Face Extinction The 15589 species threatened with extinction, although cover just over one The southern white rhinoceros that had been fairly widespread throughout http://www.commondreams.org/cgi-bin/print.cgi?file=/headlines04/1117-23.htm
Endangered Animal Links Topics include threatened species Around the World, Extinctions Past and Present, endangered species Links to sites specializing in endangered animals http://projects.edtech.sandi.net/kearny/neverland/endangerani.htm
Extractions: (From Kid Info Website) American Museum of Natural History : An interesting site that includes an exhibition on endangered animals; a virtual tour of the world of endangered species; a glossary which explains terms often used in relation to endangered animals - SEARCHABLE by keyword Creature World: Click on a continent on the colorful homepage world map, to go to an interactive page introducing animals from the selected habitat. This informative site for young students is part of PBS Kids Endangered Animals: Lots of informational links to sites to facts and information about endangered animals Endangered Animals at the Oakland Zoo : Facts and Information about these endangered animals: American bison chimpanzee african elephant gibbon ocelot sunbear bengal tiger yak Endangered Means There is Still Time: A slide show by the United States Department of Fish and Wildlife Services on Endangered Animals Endangered: Exploring a World at Risk: Facts and information about Endangered Animals, Habitats, Causes of Endangerment, What Can Be Done Endangered Species: Endangered and Extinct Species Lists in the United States and World (Sorted by region, Sorted by group); Extinct Species; Images and Clickable Regional Map; Facts and Fact sheets (
PTES: What Exactly Is An Endangered Species? The term endangered species is generally used to refer to animal A species is Near threatened when it has been evaluated against the criteria but does http://www.ptes.org/about/es-guide.html
Extractions: Skip navigation Main navigation Working to preserve wildlife for the future The term 'endangered species' is generally used to refer to animal populations that are under threat of extinction. The World Conservation Union (The IUCN) has, for four decades, been assessing the conservation status of species worldwide and has produced a 'Red List' of threatened species, which classifies all known animals and plants at high risk of global extinction. The People's Trust for Endangered Species supports projects worldwide that deals with that address the needs of these species . For more details of the categories visit the IUCN red list website EXTINCT ( EX
Taronga And Western Plains Zoos Extinct = EX; Extinct in the Wild = EW; Critically endangered = CR; endangered = EN; A species is considered threatened if it falls in the Critically http://www.zoo.nsw.gov.au/content/view.asp?id=121
..::Zoo Frankfurt::.. European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Since 1985, the breeding of threatened and rarely kept wild animal species has within the framework of the European endangered species Programme (EEP). http://www.zoo-frankfurt.de/english/animals/eep.htm
Extractions: European Endangered Species Programme (EEP) Since 1985, the breeding of threatened and rarely kept wild animal species has been centrally managed within the framework of the European Endangered Species Programme (EEP). At present about 150 species are supervised. For each of these species, there is a species commission with a species coordinator in charge, selected by the animal owners. This committee oversees and coordinates the building of breeding groups according to aspects of population genetics and furthermore promotes the zoo biology research of the species in question. Employees of the Frankfurt Zoo manage the EEPs for the gorilla, the maned wolf, the bush dog, the rusty-spotted cat, the vicuna, the sun bittern, the Socorro dove, and the rhinoceros iguana. Zoos that take part in the EEP relinquish their ownership and disposal rights concerning the species in question. Thereafter, they are only keepers of the species belonging to the EEP. The EEP logo found on the enclosure signboards indicates that species is a highly threatened species and that they are kept and bred according to the protocol for species preservation in the Frankfurt Zoo.
Black Rhinoceros - Diceros Bicornis: More Information - ARKive Both African rhinoceros species possess two horns, made from clumped fibres http//www.panda.org/resources/publications/species/threatened/downloads/ http://www.arkive.org/species/GES/mammals/Diceros_bicornis/more_info.html
Extractions: Subspecies : southwestern black rhinoceros ( D. b. bicornis ) classified as Vulnerable (VU - D1); western black rhinoceros ( D. b. longipes ) classified as Critically Endangered (CR - A2abcd, C1+2a(i), D); eastern black rhinoceros ( D. b. michaeli ) classified as Critically Endangered (CR - A2abc); south-central black rhinoceros ( D. b. minor ) classified as Critically Endangered (CR - A2abc) back to top The black rhinoceros is the most well known of the five living rhinoceros species, with its aggressive reputation and highly publicised international conservation drive. Black rhinoceros are in fact grey in colour and are distinguished from the other African species (which is also grey) the white rhinoceros ( Ceratotherium simum ), by its pointed
Extractions: Save a personal copy of this article and quickly find it again with Furl.net. It's free! Save it. As a means of influencing international species conservation on a bilateral basis with other countries, the Administration has at its disposal a relatively obscure, but powerful, law: Section 8 of the Fisherman's Protective Act of 1967 (22 U.S.C. 1978, as amended), better known as the "Pelly Amendment." This provision requires the Secretary of Commerce or the Secretary of the Interior, as appropriate, to issue a finding ("certify") to the President when nationals of a foreign country are engaging in trade or taking that diminishes the effectiveness of an international program for endangered or threatened species. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is such an international program. Once a country has been "certified," the Pelly Amendment authorizes the President to impose trade sanctions against that country. Within 60 days of certification, the President must report his decision to the U.S. Congress; if he has decided against imposing sanctions, he must explain why. The Department of the Interior has used the Pelly Amendment effectively several times in recent years to promote the conservation of CITES-listed species.
Extractions: Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) is a practice of medicine rooted in more than 3,000 years of Chinese history and culture. Rather than synthesized pharmaceutical products, TCM uses natural ingredients derived from plants, animals, and minerals. These substances are used both in prescription remedies and in "patented" or manufactured medicines. Traditional remedies, which use unprocessed or crude ingredients mixed according to ancient formulas, are generally prescribed by a TCM practitioner and sold over the counter in traditional medicinal shops, pharmacies, clinics and supermarkets. Patented medicines use the same formulations as traditional remedies, but they are usually processed into pills, plasters and tonics, and packaged in mass quantities in a medicinal factory. Most patented medicines are manufactured in China, but today they are sold and exported to TCM markets all over the world. Where are patented chinese medicines sold?
The Environmental Literacy Council - Indo-Burma Among animal species, several large herbivores are threatened several rare ox Traffic.org monitors trafficking in endangered species around the world. http://www.enviroliteracy.org/article.php?id=498&print=1
