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Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:44:19 -0500

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Teghut /Bread of Children/ End Credits

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:39:55 -0500

EcologicalThe Problem The Armenian Copper Programme, a privately owned company, plans to build a massive open-pit copper mine in the small town of Teghut, Armenia. The mine threatens local ecosystems and communities. Here are some of the problems it poses: Increased deforestation The mine is positioned to level over 1,500 acres of forest, reducing biodiversity and damaging local ecosystems. Armenia has already lost most of its forests. Only about eight percent of the country is forested, down from a peak of more than 40 percent, and former forests are turning to desert. At the current rate, the country could become completely deforested by 2030. Threatened wildlife Previous deforestation has resulted in many native Armenian species becoming endangered. In the Teghut region, at least 19 plant species, 21 mammals and 11 fish species—including the caucasian persimmon, the caucasian gray bear, and several types of eagle—are already listed as endangered or threatened. The mine will degrade what little habitat remains for these species. Air pollution Pollutants from the mine’s processing facilities could be expected to include carbon monoxide, nitrous dioxide, dust and other harmful particles. Air pollution from other copper processing sights operated by the same company has already caused health problems for people in the region, including infertility, cardiovascular disease, malignancy, and respiratory diseases. There is also evidence that existing air pollution has caused birth defects. New air pollution from the mine would make things worse. Water pollution Plans call for toxic molybdenum ore waste from the mine to be dumped in a nearby gorge. Due to a low yield concentration of desired minerals, 98 percent of the ore will be dumped in the gorge. The Shnogh River flows through this gorge and the impact that the toxic sludge would have on aquatic life and water quality downstream will be devastating. Economic consequences The mine is being promoted as a catalyst for economic development in the region. However however, the economic consequences for local communities are most likely to negative, as a result of increased health problems and a desecrated environment. The mine company has failed to live up to hiring commitments it made at other mines, and after the mine shuts down, any initial economic benefits could disappear.

Huge Roaring Lion Attack Spray Big Cats Tiger Leopard Jaguar

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:24:10 -0400

The video shows the "Big Cats"-some of the world's largest, most powerful, strongest, and rarest cats. Also shows various cats stalking prey, killing, and eating it. This video is unique for several reasons. For one, it shows a large roaring male lion spraying spectators. So far as known this is the only view of this activity. Video also shows sounds of several big cats, including a puma meowing like a cat. This may be the only recording of these sounds. The puma also is shown making a faint growling or purring sound (7:31). It may also be the only video shows female lions growling. One is shown both growling and roaring. The video also shows a lioness making powerful leaps. In several leaps, she is photographed in a vertical position, showing her length and the height to which she could leap. Shown also are big cats leaping, pouncing, fighting, eating prey, and vocalizing. A leopard just captured a stray bird seconds before I arrived and I photographed it eating the bird. Also shows the predatory pounce of carnivores and tendancy to go for the back or jugular. The video shows the lion, tiger, leopard, juagar, puma-cougar-mountain lion, cheetah, Palla's cat, white lion, and white tiger. Although the lion is noted for its golden brown color, under certain lighting conditions, the adult lion has spots, as do many other cats, as shown. These animals are what is called the big cats. The term, big cat distinguishes large cat species from smaller ones. A general definition of big cat includes the four species of cat in the genus Panthera: the lion, tiger, leopard, and jaguar. They are the only cats able to roar. Another definition also includes the cheetah, snow leopard, clouded leopard, and cougar. The roaring cats may be distinguished from the other big cats by referring to them as the "great cats". Three of the four big cats are members of the genus Panthera; the cougar is the fourth largest cat, and it exceeds the leopard in size. In spite of these enormous differences in size, the species of cat are amazingly similar in both structure and behavior. All cats are carnivores and predators. Their range includes the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. Australia and Antarctica have no indigenous species of cats. Skunk vs. Cat: The big cats have many defenses, such as teeth, claws, stealth, the ability to run fast, pounce leap, tear apart, kill, etc, but a new weapon is shown here. That is the ability of many cats to spray a subject. Cats may be quite good at this and some can target their spray with surgical precesion. The video also shows the largest, strongest, fastest, rarist, and most endangered. The Amur or Siberian Tiger is the largest member of the cat family and also one of the most endangered. The cheetah is the fastest of all land animals. Although cats are top predators, they are the most delicate animals in the ecosystem. They become extinct the most quickly, because they live off the fat of the land. The Amur (Panthera tigris altaica) also called the Siberian Tiger, shown here, is the world's largest cat. It has an average weight of around 500 lb for males, but can reach around 600-675 lb and possibly up to 845 lb. Probably less than 500 exist in the wild and it is now confined in the wild to an area in Siberia. They can be a long as a car, have huge dagar-like canine teeth, and thick fur of a golden hue. The white tiger can be very inbred. The range of the lion (Panthera leo) once extended across Africa and into Asia. Many are critically endangered, as is the white lion. Males can weight up to 550 lb. and they are the second largest cat after the tiger. A critically endangered remnant population exists in northwest India. The lion was once the most widespread large land mammal other than humans. The puma, jaguar, and bobcat are found in the Americas. Lion, Panthera leo (Africa, India; extinct in former range of southeast Europe, Middle East and North America); Tiger, Panthera tigris (Asia); Jaguar, Panthera onca (the Americas - Mexico to northern Argentina); Leopard, Panthera pardus (Asia and Africa); Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus (Africa and Iran); Cougar, Puma concolor (North and South America). Sound sounds, vocalize vocalization

Wolves delisted Again 3/06/2009 URGENT

Fri, 13 Mar 2009 22:26:22 -0400

Photos courtesy of http://www.all-about-wolves.com For those of you who are unaware of this, the new Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has delisted the wolves in Western Great Lakes and the Rocky Mountain states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah as of March 6th, 2009. Wyoming will be added as soon as some details are worked out. This means that the lives of 1,000 wolves are now in jeopardy from the ranching and hunting communities. This should come as no surprise if you have visited Ken Salazar’s bio page at the Department of the Interior's website where he says that he has been a champion of farmers and ranchers throughout his career. His family has operated a "farm" named El Rancho Salazar for 30 years. If you know anything about those who raise livestock you are well aware of the war they rage against any and all predators at a cost of $42 million tax dollars a year. Livestock mortality due to predation (by all predators including bears, cougars, coyotes, wolverines, wolves and birds of prey) constitutes 3%. Of that 3% predation, wolf kills comprise between 1 and 2 % or .0015% of total deaths. The other 97% of livestock mortality is due to natural causes such as disease, birthing complications, weather, etc. Additionally, there are funds set up to repay ranchers for any proven wolf kills. Grazing their livestock on our public lands costs the taxpayers $350 million per year just to manage it. In return the BLM receives $1.35 per cow and calf pair (per month) for that pair to graze on YOUR land. You can't feed a house cat for that. Cattle grazed on our public lands produce 3% of the total national beef production each year. In the process they are turning our public lands into deserts. Last year Defenders of Wildlife brought suit in District Court to stop the massacre of wolves after the delisting by the former Bush Administration. Now, Defenders of Wildlife and the Humane Society of the United States are again trying to save these wolves, but the prognosis doesn't look good. If we can't stop this in the court, LETS STOP IT IN THE COURT OF PUBLIC OPINION. This is where you can make your voice heard and be counted. Just call toll-free 1-800-344-9453. After the automated greeting dial 3 (for endangered species) then immediately dial 0 (zero) for the operator. This will put you in touch with a live person that you can voice your concerns to. PLEASE BE POLITE but firm. Give them your name and the state you are calling from. Let them know that you want all the wolves to stay under Endangered Species protection. Some suggestions for talking points are as follows: 1. This decision is based on flawed, biased science. 2. Wildlife biologists do not agree with the delisting. 3. This sets a very poor precedent for this new administration and will alienate the majority of Americans. 4. You can't save the environment and ignore the wildlife as one cannot exist without the other. If Mr. Salazar and Pres. Obama are serious about climate change and the environment this shows a lack of understanding on their parts. 5. Mention any of the information that I wrote about above or anything I may have forgotten. Remember, please be polite but state your case. This is the only chance we have and time is ticking away. Please share this video with all of your animal loving friends and MAKE THAT CALL ASAP. Is this the change that the majority of Americans voted for in November?

Brown Pelican To Be Taken Off Endangered List

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:10:13 -0500

The State Fish and Game Commission is expected to remove the brown pelican from the state’s endangered species list at its February 5th meeting. Suzanne Rico reports.

Hoot - Baby Owls

Fri, 26 May 2006 10:48:41 -0400

A young boy moves to Florida and encounters a series of mysteries while trying to save a group of endangered owls.

Kashmir: Global warming hits national park

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 01:07:19 -0400

Global warming and neglect in preservation in the past few years has reduced the vast green canopy of Dachigam National Park in Kashmir. The park is the habitat for the highly endangered Hangul or Kashmir Stag, Himalayan Black Bear and the rare snow Leopard.

Sean Hannity with Ainsley Earhardt covering the Delta Smelt and CA Farmers

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:52:49 -0400

Ainsley Earhardt reports on how environmentalist have had water shut off to CA farmers to protect the Delta Smelt. The Delta Smelt is on the endangered species list. This is a preview of the full report to air on 9/17/2009