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Wild Idea To Protect Mustangs

March 19, 2012

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) WYOMING — A husband and wife are proposing a wild horse ecosantuary to protect America’s mustang population to the Bureau of Land Management. The 4,700-acre ranch owned by Rich and Jana Wilson could become the new home to thousands of mustangs. Feral descendents of the domestic horse, mustangs represent relics of the Old West to some people, while ranchers of the modern world view them as pests. If allowed, this new sanctuary could also bring in tourists, spreading awareness about mustangs and protecting their populations. Read on to learn about what scientists and ecologists think. and to discover the true history of the wild horse. — Global Animal

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Australia’s Creating The Largest Marine Reserve In The World

November 30, 2011

(MARINE LIFE) AUSTRALIA — Preserving Australia’s marine life has begun with a proposed Marine Reserve spanning the length of France and Britain combined. Although this is a victory, it is just the beginning of what needs to happen to save the vast amount of underwater creatures in Australia’s waters, claims an environmental campaign group. Read on for more about the reserve. — Global Animal

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New Island Hangout For Orangutans

November 1, 2011

(MONKEYS) INDONESIA — Caged orangutans in Indonesia will soon have a spacious new home. Thanks to Dr. Ian Singleton, head of the Orangutan Conservation Programme in Indonesia, four new islands will be constructed to house sick and injured captive orangutans who cannot be reintroduced into the wild. Read on about the development of this new project and how it aims to improve the future of this endangered species. — Global Animal

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Tasmanian Devil Headed To Extinction Despite Efforts

October 10, 2011

(ANIMAL CONSERVATION) Who remembers watching tornadoing Taz, the Tasmanian Devil, wrecking havoc on Looney Tunes? Soon, there might not be any of these notorious animals left. For over a decade this marsupial has suffered from a contagious facial tumor disease that has caused a significant decrease in population numbers. As a conservation tactic, researchers began culling the infected individuals in a small population to see if it had any effect on the spread of the cancer, but new research has shown that removing the animals is not effective. Read on about the threats facing the largest marsupial and what is being done to save them. — Global Animal

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Koalas Can’t Catch A Break This Year

August 2, 2011

(KOALAS) AUSTRALIA — Koalas have unfortunately faced high rates of violence and disease this year. Injuries during mating season devastate the endangered koala population. Dr. Amber Gillett and the staff at the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital help hurt koalas such as Frodo and Blair.

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Camels v. Carbon

June 19, 2011

(WILDLIFE/ANIMAL WELFARE) A response to Time Magazine’s article on Australia’s possible new policy that would condone the mass killing of camels in exchange for carbon credits.

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Scientists Race To Rebuild Parrot Population

February 7, 2011

TASMANIA — With only 30 to 50 orange-bellied parrots left in the world, scientists have reached the point where they must step in to save the bird from extinction. Learn what steps are being taken to prevent this beautiful species from disappearing forever.

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More Breathing Room For Koalas In Brisbane

September 23, 2010

AUSTRALIA – Fifty koalas in Daisy Hill Conservation Park will get more room to roam and populate with an expansion to the park of 127 hectares (1 hectare = 2.47 acres). This addition will expand the park by a third, giving those adorable koalas a chance to stretch out and live the high life.

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