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Recovery of the Gray Wolf

Posted on March 14, 2019 by admin

The gray wolf, an iconic species of the American West, had all but disappeared from landscape in the lower 48 states by the early 20th century. Now it roams free in nine states and is stable and healthy throughout its … Continue reading →

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Largest monarch population since 2007 announced

Posted on January 31, 2019 by admin

Monarch Joint Venture Jan.30, 2019 The eastern North American monarch population estimate for the winter of 2018-2019 reports a population size of 6.05 hectares, as announced today by WWF- Mexico and the Comisión Nacional de Áreas Naturales Protegidas (CONANP). This … Continue reading →

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Missouri’s First Conservation Bank To Benefit Endangered Bats

Posted on October 15, 2018 by admin

Conservation Employees’ Credit Union Money Matters Fall 2018 Issue Partnering with Burns & McDonnell, the Missouri Conservation Heritage Foundation (MCHF) opened the Chariton Hills Conservation Bank. This is the first conservation bank in Missouri to be approved by the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Discovery of corn that fertilizes itself could transform agriculture

Posted on August 24, 2018 by admin

  Anna Groves, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Published 7:30 a.m. CT Aug. 20, 2018 | Updated 10:13 a.m. CT Aug. 20, 2018 Farmers in a small area of southern Mexico knew that a variety of corn grown in the area was … Continue reading →

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Illegal turtle farm raid nets massive haul

Posted on August 23, 2018 by admin

By Ryan Gaydos | Fox News Aug. 23, 2018 The operators of Europe’s largest illegal turtle farm were shell-shocked Thursday during a Spanish police raid that rescued more than 1,100 turtles — including endangered species selling for nearly $12,000 each, … Continue reading →

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