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5 Mass Wildlife Deaths to Really be Worried About

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Jan 11, 2011

In the last week, we heard news report after news report of mass wildlife die-off events, making it seem like the Apocalypse was drawing near. Birds dropped out of the … Read more

Protecting our “Blue Heart”: Talking with Sylvia Earle about Whale Sharks, Sargassum, Oil and Oceans

Conservation | Dec 29, 2010

Movie and TV stars don’t do it for us. But when my wife Belinda and I met Dr. Sylvia Earle as she came ashore from a dive boat, walking the … Read more

NWF Finds Marine Life Struggling In Oil Slick Off Florida

Conservation, Wildlife Facts | Jun 19, 2010

The front page of Pensacola’s newspaper today proudly proclaims the beaches of Perdido Key have been declared safe because there’s no oil slick within 100 yards of shore. But 20 … Read more

United Nations Rejects Shark Protections

Conservation | Mar 24, 2010

As an addition to previous decisions regarding coral, Atlantic bluefin tuna, polar bears and tigers, the UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) … Read more

Unusual Occurrence: Whale Sharks Off Alabama Coast

Wildlife Facts | Aug 18, 2009

Whale sharks, the largest of all fish, are rarely spotted and when they are — it is in deep water. So what brings them to Alabama? Ben Raines at AL.com reports: “But … Read more

5 Scary Wildlife Videos You Should Watch

Wildlife Facts | Nov 3, 2008

Even though Halloween is over, it’s always a good time scare yourself and learn about fascinating species. I figured I could tell you guys about some of the most fascinating … Read more

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