61. Threatened And Endangered Species: Grizzly Bear Ursus Arctos Factsheet | Montana threatened species are species that are likely to become endangered within theforeseeable threatened and endangered species Grizzly Bear (31.7KB) http://www.mt.nrcs.usda.gov/news/factsheets/grizzly.html

Montana Home About Us News Programs ... Contact Us Search Montana All NRCS Sites for News Events and Activities Fact Sheets Freedom of Information Act ... Find a Service Center Threatened and Endangered Species: Grizzly Bear Ursus arctos Factsheet OFFICIAL STATUS: Threatened. Threatened species are species that are likely to become endangered within the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of their range. LISTED: 40 Federal Register 145; July 28, 1975. HISTORICAL STATUS: Grizzly bears once ranged from the Arctic Slope to Central Mexico and from the Pacific Coast to Minnesota. In Montana, grizzlies were associated with large buffalo herds, but occurred in forested areas and high mountains as well. As the bison were basically exterminated, the great bear disappeared from its primary foothill/river valley range. PRESENT STATUS: Today, the grizzly mainly occupies high mountain wilderness areas and associated foothills in western and south central Montana. Grizzlies are known to use low-elevation habitats, notably along the east front of the Rocky Mountains and along the base of the Mission Mountains. Grizzlies in the Cabinet-Yank area are being augmented by Canadian populations. Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem populations are stable and at recovery levels. Yellowstone grizzly populations appear to be increasing or stabilizing. HABITAT: Grizzly bears use a wide variety of habitats within a range of variable size (7-1,245 square miles) depending on food availability and distribution. A seasonal elevation gradient is often used including low elevation riparian areas, snow chutes, and meadows in spring and fall, and higher elevation habitats such as subalpine forests, alpine tundra, and boulder fields in summer, early fall and winter. Mixed shrub fields, seeps, grasslands, timbered side hill parks, and old burns are used for feeding and resting. Dense timbered habitats are often used for denning and daytime bed sites. In summary, moist open-land habitats in combination with timbered areas are essential for optimum grizzly bear habitat.

62. Hinterland Who's Who - Species At Risk In Canada endangered—A species facing imminent extirpation or extinction. threatened—Aspecies likely to become endangered if limiting factors are not reversed. http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?cid=4&id=232

63. Open Spaces Magazine - The Endangered Species Act: Thirty Years On The Ark By Je Those species found to be threatened or endangered are added to the list of threatened or endangered, the full force of the ESA is brought to bear to http://open-spaces.com/article-v5n3-davison.php

Current Issue available now Click here to subscribe online. September 19 2005 Open Spaces is published quarterly, available in bookstores Site Index Open Spaces Home Current Issue Back Issues Online Articles ... Information Sign up for our Email Newsletter! The Endangered Species Act: Thirty Years on the Ark By Jeff Curtis and Bob Davison Open Spaces Home Back Issues Volume Five Number Three The Endangered Species Act: Thirty Years on the Ark By Jeff Curtis and Bob Davison The Endangered Species Act: Thirty Years on the Ark By Jeff Curtis and Bob Davison The Endangered Species Act (ESA), the current version of which was passed in 1973, has achieved iconic significance. To those concerned about the environment, it is at the pinnacle of environmental laws . the 800-pound gorilla of a law that puts species conservation above development concerns. To developers and property rights advocates, it is often viewed as a tool radical environmentalists use to achieve political goals. This article is an attempt by two conservationists who have worked with the law over the past three decades to provide a practical explanation of why the law was enacted, how the law works, and why it is important. We also will examine why the ESA, of all environmental laws, has become so controversial and why there are continued calls for its revision. Almost 30 years of amendments, and the labors of a generation of Members of Congress and congressional staff have, for the most part, managed to enhance rather than diminish the original vision of the ESA. That vision was driven by a concern over the loss of some of the country's most notable species.

64. Polar Bear -- Kids' Planet -- Defenders Of Wildlife Not federally listed as endangered or threatened. *Convention on InternationalTrade in endangered species of Wild Fauna and Flora, an international http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/polar_bear.html

Defenders of Wildlife 1101 Fourteenth St. Suite 1400 Washington, DC Tel: 202-682-9400 Fax: 202-682-1331 STATUS: Not federally listed as endangered or threatened. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Polar Bear Specialist Group lists most populations as "stable." DESCRIPTION: The polar bear rivals the Kodiak bear as the largest four-footed carnivore on Earth and can live up to 25 years. Although the polar bear’s coat appears white, each individual hair is actually a clear hollow tube that channels the sun’s energy directly to the bear’s skin and helps it stay warm. The polar bear’s entire body is furred, even the bottom of its paws. That helps prevent bears from slipping on the ice. The polar bear is classified as a marine mammal. Its feet are partially webbed for swimming, and its fur is water-repellent. A formidable predator, it has extremely sharp claws. SIZE: Males are 8 to 11 feet long and weigh 500 to 1,100 pounds but can reach as much as 1,500 pounds. Females are smaller, measuring 6 to 8 feet long, and weigh from 350 to 600 pounds, occasionally reaching 700 pounds. POPULATION: Worldwide there are thought to be 22,000-27,000 polar bears in 19 separate populations. They can be found in the United States, Canada, Russia, Greenland and on the Arctic islands of Norway. There are estimated to be about 3,000 to 5,000 polar bears in Alaska.

65. BUBL LINK: Endangered Species Resource type essays; IUCN Red List of threatened species Database of species endangered species such as the elephant, bonobo, brown bear, chimpanzee, http://bubl.ac.uk/link/e/endangeredspecies.htm

BUBL LINK Catalogue of Internet Resources Home Search Subject Menus Countries ... Z Endangered species Titles Descriptions ACAP: Asian Conservation Awareness Programme Audubon Online Bats Bats Everywhere David Shepherd Conservation Foundation ... Threatened Species Comments: bubl@bubl.ac.uk ACAP: Asian Conservation Awareness Programme 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. Author: WildAid/ACAP Subjects: endangered species DeweyClass: Resource type: essays Audubon Online 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. Author: National Audubon Society Subjects: birds, endangered species

66. Animal Info - Bhutan threatened species The following list includes all mammals which occur in Bhutanand are rated as Critically endangered (CR), endangered (EN) or Vulnerable http://www.animalinfo.org/country/bhutan.htm

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 Critically Endangered Pygmy Hog Sus salvanius Endangered Asian Elephant Elephas maximus Ganges River Dolphin Platanista gangetica gangetica Golden Leaf Monkey Trachypithecus geei Indian Rhinoceros Rhinoceros unicornis Particolored Flying Squirrel Hylopetes alboniger Red Panda (Lesser Panda) Ailurus fulgens Snow Leopard Uncia uncia Tiger Panthera tigris Wild Water Buffalo Bubalus bubalis Vulnerable Argali Ovis ammon Asiatic Black Bear Ursus thibetanus Assamese Macaque Macaca assamensis Back-striped Weasel Mustela strigidorsa Clouded Leopard Neofelis nebulosa Dhole Cuon alpinus Eurasian Otter Lutra lutra Gaur Bos frontalis Mainland Serow Capricornis sumatraensis Sikkim Rat Rattus sikkimensis Sloth Bear Melursus ursinus Smooth-coated Otter Lutrogale perspicillata Takin Budorcas taxicolor Environmental and Social Data Mammals Total number of species Number of endemic species Number of threatened species : 1996: 20 (20 % of total species) ( IUCN 1996 ); 2000: 23 (23 % of total species)

67. Idaho List Lynx, North American, Lynx canadensis, threatened, species of Concern endangered threatened. Sculpin, Bear Lake, Cottus extensus, species of Concern http://www.pacificbio.org/ESIN/Infopages/Idaholist.html

IDAHO Visit the Digital Atlas of Idaho for incredibly colorful and detailed information about all the wildlife in the state. QUICK CLICK Mammals Birds Fish Butterflies ... Return to Top MAMMALS Common Name Scientific Name Federal Status ID State Status Bat, Spotted Euderma maculatum Species of Concern Species of Concern Bat, Pacific western big-eared Corynorhinus townsendii townsendii Species of Concern Species of Concern Bear, Grizzly Ursus arctos Threatened Threatened Caribou, Woodland Rangifer tarandus caribou Endangered Endangered Chipmunk, Cliff Tamias dorsalis Species of Concern Chipmunk, Uinta Tamias umbrinus Species of Concern Fisher, Pacific Martes pennanti pacifica Species of Concern Species of Concern Fox, Kit Vulpes macrotis Species of Concern Lemming, Northern bog Synaptomys borealis Species of Concern Lynx, North American Lynx canadensis Threatened Species of Concern Mole, Coast Scapanus orarius Species of Concern Mouse, Dark kangaroo Microdipodops megacephalus Species of Concern Mouse, Little pocket

68. ENature: FieldGuides: Species Detail Save your species searches with WildlifeLists log in threatened and/orendangered. Grizzly Bear, endangered subspecies Ursus arctos horribilis http://www.enature.com/fieldguide/showspeciesRECNUM.asp?recnum=MA0516

69. Earthjustice: Supporter Center: Buck In Brief Obviously, it is impossible to protect endangered and threatened species without For example, the Florida black bear has waited on the candidate list http://www.earthjustice.org/supporter_center/buck/buck_08-03.html

About Us Urgent Cases Take Action Accomplishments ... Home Monthly news and information from Buck Parker, Earthjustice's Executive Director. Questions? Comments? Feedback? E-mail Buck at buckparker@earthjustice.org Browse Buck's Archive What do the American alligator, Aleutian Canada goose, Loch Lomond coyote thistle, and Oregon silverspot butterfly have in common? They are protected by the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The American alligator, found in the Southeastern United States, has completely recovered, although it remains listed because it looks similar to the still endangered American crocodile. Only around 300 Aleutian Canada geese remained when they were listed as endangered in 1967; today there are almost 14,000 and they have been reclassified as threatened. The California Department of Fish and Game purchased and has begun to rehabilitate the only habitat where the coyote thistle occurs, and the plant has increased in density. Habitat management has secured three of the six silverspot butterfly populations. The protection afforded by the ESA currently extends to over 1,250 species, and most of them have completely recovered, partially recovered, had their habitat protected, or had their populations stabilized or increased. In fact, around 64 percent of the mammals and 68 percent of the bird species listed since 1973 (the year the ESA became law) were classified as "improving and stable" by 1994. As importantly, millions of acres of forests, beaches, and wetlandsthose species' essential habitatshave been protected from degradation and development.

70. CRS Report IB10072 - Endangered Species Difficult Choices - NLE A threatened species is defined as any species which is likely to become Land may be acquired to conserve (recover) endangered and threatened species http://www.cnie.org/nle/biodv-1.html

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71. Endangered Species: Giant Panda | Introduction Giant pandas are classified as bears and have the digestive system of a endemic and endangered animal and plant species, the best known being the giant http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/species/showspecies.cfm?SID=24&LID=1&F

72. Data File Missing!!! As their icy habitat disappears, the survival of the polar bear is at risk.Although the species is not currently endangered, its future is far from certain http://www.panda.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/species/showspecies.cfm?SID=91&LID=2&F

73. APPENDIX 2: Some Of The Major Laws Protecting Endangered Wildlife The Act protects both endangered species, defined as those in danger of extinction threatened species may often have the same level of protection as http://www.earthtrust.org/wlcurric/appen2.html

APPENDIX 2: Some of the Major Laws Protecting Endangered Wildlife A. The Endangered Species Act The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is a federal law passed by the United States Congress in 1973. The Act protects both endangered species, defined as those "in danger of extinction throughout all or a significant portion of their range ," and threatened species, those likely to become endangered "within the forseeable future." Under the Act, the term "species" includes species and subspecies of fish, wildlife and plants, as well as geographically distinct populations of vertebrate wildlife (including fish) even though the species as a whole may not be endangered. This flexibility in the Act allows action to be taken to protect certain members of a species before the entire population becomes threatened. The Endangered Species Act serves to fulfil the United States commitment to various international treaties on wildlife conservation (such as CITES). It is a powerful tool designed to resolve conflicts between proposals for development and the survival of species. The Endangerd Species Act has proven to be so effective in helping to protect species that is has served as a model for the development of similar wildlife protection laws in almost every state and in other countries. Two federal agencies are responsible for enforcing the Endangered Species Act. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior administers the Act for animals and plants found on land or in fresh water. The National Marine Fisheries Service of the Commerce Department administers the Act for marine plants and animals.

74. USACE Threatened, Endangered, And Sensitive Species Protection And Management Sy species Information. Federal Protection Status threatened Louisiana threatened;Mississippi - endangered; Texas - threatened. Profiles http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/tessp/profile.cfm?Type=Terrestrial Mammals&Name=Lo

75. Bald Eagle, Grizzly: U.S. Icons Endangered No More? endangered species list, where the bear has been listed as threatened since 1975 . threatened means a species is likely to become endangered in the http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/06/0628_040628_baldeagle.html

Site Index Subscribe Shop Search Top 15 Most Popular Stories NEWS Front Page Environment Health Offbeat ... Video in the News SPECIAL SERIES The Genographic Project Pulse of the Planet National Geographic Channel RESOURCES (What's this?) Contact Us Front Page Bald Eagle, Grizzly: U.S. Icons Endangered No More? Maryann Mott for National Geographic News July 2, 2004 At that time, biologists believed less than 500 breeding pairs lived in the lower 48 states. Today that's changed. Federal protection and a ban on the pesticide DDT has helped the raptor's population soar to more than 7,600 breeding pairs. Now the government is moving forward with plans to remove the bird from the U.S. endangered species list, possibly next year. Also underway are controversial plans to remove a grizzly bear population from the endangered species list, where the bear has been listed as threatened since 1975. The Endangered Species Act (ESA) is widely regarded as the world's strongest and most effective wildlife conservation law. Currently, 1,843 species are listed. Under the law, plants and animals heading toward extinction are labeled as either endangered or threatened. "Endangered" means a species is in danger of extinction throughout all, or a significant part, of its range. "Threatened" means a species is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future.

76. Colorado's Listing Of Endangered, Threatened And Wildlife Species Of Special Con Grizzly Bear OR. Wildlife in Danger Profile. Ursus arctos News about endangered,threatened species of Special Concern 1/22/02 present. http://wildlife.state.co.us/species_cons/list.asp

Personalize Site / Sign up for DOW Insider Colorado Listing of Endangered, Threatened and Wildlife Species of Special Concern Press Releases Wildlife in Danger Publications List last updated April, 2003 For information on the wildlife species, click on the common name. NOTE: Some files are in pdf format. To read these files, you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader . If you don't have Acrobat or if you are having trouble viewing the files and you already have Adobe, go to the " Adobe Acrobat Page." COMMON NAME SCIENTIFIC NAME STATUS FISH Bonytail Profile OR Wildlife in Danger Profile Gila elegans FE, SE Razorback Sucker OR Wildlife in Danger Profile Xyrauchen texanus FE, SE Humpback Chub OR Wildlife in Danger Profile Gila cypha FE, ST Colorado Pikeminnow OR Wildlife in Danger Profile Ptychocheilus lucius FE, ST Greenback Cutthroat Trout OR Wildlife in Danger Profile Oncorhynchus clarki stomias FT, ST

77. IUCN Red List Of Threatened Species: Ailuropoda Melanoleuca 1990, , endangered (IUCN 1990). 1994, -, endangered (Groombridge 1994) 1986 IUCN Red List of threatened Animals. IUCN, Gland, Switzerland and Cambridge http://www.redlist.org/search/details.php?species=712

78. WildAid The World Conservation Union s Red List of threatened species They remainone of the most critically endangered species on the planet. http://www.wildaid.org/index.asp?CID=3&PID=352

79. Species At Risk - NEWS BITES Grizzly bears are designated as a species of special concern by COSEWIC. Richard Quinlan, an endangered species biologist with the Department of http://www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/publications/newsletter/feb03/bites_e.cfm

Fran§ais Contact us Help Search ... About us Quick Search - Species name (English, French or latin): Home What's new Recovery Financial Support ... Related Sites You are here: Home Publications Recovery Newsletters February 2003 / NEWS BITES Back Table of Contents Next NEWS BITES Managing grizzlies In the Northwest Territories and Yukon Territory, a number of government agencies are working with the Inuvialuit to update the management plan for the Grizzly bears ( Ursus arctos ) in the Inuvialuit Settlement Region. Grizzly bears are designated as a species of special concern by COSEWIC. Under the project, wildlife managers are currently reviewing existing population estimates, hunting quotas, harvest rates, and management goals in order to update the management plan. During the next five years, researchers will undertake a mark and recapture study to provide a more accurate population estimate for the Inuvialuit Settlement Region east of the Mackenzie River. Hunters in the region are providing traditional knowledge about grizzly bears, which will help to shape future research. The project renews an initial five year co-management plan (1998-2002), under which scientists conducted extensive radio collar studies to learn more about the movements, feeding behaviour and den site requirements of grizzly bears on the central barrens. The harvest and problem bear kill data are reviewed each year to ensure that the kill is sustainable.

80. LOUISIANA BLACK BEAR, Ursus Americanus Luteolu, US Fish Wildlife Source endangered and threatened species of the Southeastern United States (The The Louisiana black bear s threatened status warrants protection under http://endangered.fws.gov/i/a/saa9e.html

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