The stork had a very busy day on July 9, 2009. Three endangered species gave birth within a 24 hour period at the Smithsonian National Zoo’s Conservation and Research Center (CRC).
Special Delivery: Smithsonian’s National Zoo Welcomes Three Rare Newborns in 24 Hours
July 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
150+ Million Gallons of Oil Equivalent Found Near LA
July 23, 2009 By 4 Comments
Occidental Petroleum Corporation announced they have made the largest natural gas and oil discovery in California for 35 years. The current assessment shows there could be between 150 million and 250 million gross barrels of oil equivalent. The discovery was made in Kern County, north of Los Angeles 130 miles. About two thirds of the discovery is [...]
Beat the Heat with A Cruise on the Genesee Belle
July 23, 2009 By Leave a Comment
There are some very cool things in Genesee County, Michigan that many people don’t know about. Everything is always focused on GM and all the terrible things that happen. One fabulous thing about Genesee County is our parks and all that they have to offer including free programs for families and children and several really cool [...]
American Pika Being Considered for Endangered Species Protection Due to Global Warming
July 23, 2009 By 2 Comments
The American Pika (Ochotona princeps), a small relative of the rabbit, may be facing extinction as warming temperatures eliminate Pikas from their alpine habitat. The USFWS is expected to decide by Feb. 1, 2010 if the American Pika will receive endangered species designation. An alarming number of Pikas have already become early victims of global [...]
Zimbabwe’s Rhino Poaching Crisis Compounded by Lack of Law Enforcement
July 22, 2009 By 5 Comments
Zimbabwe is currently home to the world’s fourth largest population of critically endangered Black Rhino. Although rhino killings in Zimbabwe have more than doubled in the past year, poachers continue to walk away without punishment for their crimes. In a recent IRF press release, rhino conservation experts called upon international agencies and the Zimbabwe government [...]
