The Wildlife News

April 11, 2007

  • Slim Pickings for Wolves on Isle Royale

    Ralph Maughan

    Moose and wolves have been studied on Isle Royale for 50 years now. It is of great scientific interest because the number of variables affecting predator and prey are much smaller than on the mainland (Isle Royale is a large island in Lake Superior, and a national park). Wolves are the only large predator and…

  • Public comments on listing of polar bear reach record number

    Ralph Maughan

    The number of people commenting on U.S. government conservation action proposals has been increasing over time, with hundreds of thousands commenting on roadless areas, snowmobiles in Yellowstone, and wolves.The comments on the Bush Administration’s study whether to list the polar bear as “threatened” has set a record. Story. Polar Bears Draw Record Public Response to…

  • George Wuerthner, We Ought Not Grow Cows In Dry West

    Ralph Maughan

    George Wuerthner, a prolific naturalist, author, photographer and activist, has this guest column in New West today. We Ought Not Grow Cows In Dry West Post 1000 

  • "Step it up 2007" to be largest grassroots climate action to date. It's set for April 14

    Ralph Maughan

    Post 999 “Step it Up 2007” is planning thousands of local events across the United States. There are 13 events planned in Idaho. Here where at I write, Pocatello, Idaho, the mayor will give a speech at the festivities. This will be a significant political event even though Bush won’t listen and many politicians in…

  • Kempthorne offers 402K to offset energy impacts on Wyoming wildlife

    Ralph Maughan

    Post 998 The amount is so small it is a total insult, but they even break it down into sub-categories to try to impress us. 😡 Story in the Jackson Hole News and Guide. Cash to offset boom? Critics say it’s not enough to alleviate drilling damage. By Cory Hatch

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Edward Abbey

“The continued existence of wildlife and wilderness is important to the quality of life of humans.”

Jim Fowler

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