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Comment on Pleistocene Rewilding: Endangered Tortoises Land In New Mexico by Endangered tortoises land in N.M. « Alan Gregory’s Conservation News

Endangered tortoises land in N.M. « Alan Gregory’s Conservation News — Sun, 09 Jan 2022 00:54:39 +0000

[...] Read about the reintroduction effort at the Rewilding Institute’s Blog.Â The species went on the endangered species list in 1979. You can read the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s listing document here. [...]

Comment on Grizzly Mom and Cubs vs. Wolf by Auro

Auro — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:07:25 +0000

The poor wolf feels alone…

Comment on Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” by TRI

TRI — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 23:04:11 +0000

I guess the answer is that obviously it wouldn’t be in Sea Shepherd’s best interests to intentionally drown or freeze their entire crew. I wondered some of the same things as you though. They DID have the special suits by the way. They’d have been dead otherwise. And hot chocolate is a pretty good remedy when you are not actually hypothermic. When you are cold, warm up.

It may appear that the whole thing was taken a lot less seriously by the crew just because of editing. Producers want action in these things and will think of that first rather than how to make the Captain and crew look good.

Did you hear that that was the first time in 18 years anything like that had happened? It took them by surprise and I am sure lessons were learned and those mistakes will not be repeated.

Comment on Pleistocene Rewilding: Endangered Tortoises Land In New Mexico by quandra

quandra — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 16:33:28 +0000

wow i love laerning about the bloson tortise

Comment on Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” by Kari K

Kari K — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 10:18:23 +0000

Wow. I am shocked and apalled. How could anyone promote a show that does not consider the well being of those involved?? These volunteers have no idea whose hands they have put their lives in! A crew muster drill in which no survival suits (absolutely necessary for survival in event of an emergency in a cold water climate) are provided? The “medic” recommends hot chocolate for those suffering from hypothermia? A skiff launch that is beyond incompetant - Where is the painter line? Why is the skiff launched without the motors warmed up? Who is driving the crane? Pull up when you see it turning! These are obvious concerns to those of us who work on boats. Something for those who would like to volunteer for something they believe in to think about…. Your safety is essential. Your voice will not be heard if you are dead. Educate yourself about the environment you will be in! This guy obviously does not care about the lives of those he recruits.
Granted, I have been at sea for 18 years. But just the same I would never risk lives of people just for my own publicity. Paul’s intentions are questionable and the recruits impressionable. The show is laughable for anyone who has been out to sea and a warning to those who do so for their own just (or un) just causes. I’d like to see the whales live, but the people as well!!

Comment on The Pleistocene Wildife Art of Sergio de la Rosa by RandySavage

RandySavage — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 01:28:31 +0000

Great artwork. Would love those larger Sergio pics you describe.

Comment on The Pleistocene Wildife Art of Sergio de la Rosa by RandySavage

RandySavage — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:10:15 +0000

Those are fantastic pieces by Sergio de la Rosa. I would love to see the larger, more detailed photo-mosaics you describe at the beginning.

Comment on Greenpeace Denounces Sea Shepherd Society. Paul Watson Replies… by TRI

TRI — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:35:10 +0000

If you saw a pedophile picking up a kid near a school, would you stop, let him get away with the kid, and call the cops? Or would you cut him off, harass him, and even “ram” his car to save the kid from a lifetime of hell?

How you answer that question defines you as either a human being, or something else.

Comment on Phil Brown talks about “Bob Marshall in the Adirondacks” by Alan Gregory

Alan Gregory — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 14:33:03 +0000

Among the new books I just got a hold of is “A Passion for Nature: The Life of John Muir.” This autobiography was written by the noted historian Donald Worster and looks to be an excellent read.

Comment on Sea Shepherd Will Face Japanese Whalers Alone by Mich

Mich — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:20:03 +0000

I’m a Greenpeace supporter and have been really interested in the whaling issue for ages. I reckon it’s a great opportunity Greenpeace to get into Japan and raise the profile of the issue from inside!
Southern Oceans tours have been happening for YEARS, and yet whaling still happens… maybe it’s time to change tactics?
It’s amazing how many Japanese people don’t know/don’t agree with whaling in Japan, but it gets hardly any media coverage there.
Greenpeace has a unique opportunity this year to get into the court systems and tell the truth about the brutality of the Japanese whaling industry. An opportunity they’ve never had before.
This is giving all of us (not just Greenpeace) the chance to see the end of whaling forever, by ending it from within Japan.
I reckon it’s great, and Greenpeace will certainly be keeping my donations.