Monthly Archives: April 2012

The killing agency

The killing agency: Wildlife Services' brutal methods leave a trail of animal death Share  By Tom Knudson tknudson@sacbee.com Published: Saturday, Apr. 28, 2012 – 9:00 pm | Page 1A Last Modified: Monday, Apr. 30, 2012 – 6:52 am First of three … Continue reading

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Public Is Behind Wolves; Will Government Get the Message?

By Billie Hughes / White Mountain Conservation League Board Member on Sun, Apr 15, 2012 http://www.abqjournal.com/main/2012/04/15/opinion/public-is-behind-wolves-will-government-get-the-message.html Support for the reintroduction and ultimate recovery for the Mexican gray wolf in the Southwest is stronger than ever –  and where it counts most, with … Continue reading

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Loss of Predators in Northern Hemisphere Affecting Ecosystem Health

ScienceDaily (Apr. 9, 2012) — A survey on the loss in the Northern Hemisphere of large predators, particularly wolves, concludes that current populations of moose, deer, and other large herbivores far exceed their historic levels and are contributing to disrupted ecosystems. The … Continue reading

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EPA Allows Widespread Lead Poisoning of Wildlife to Continue

  Agency Rejects New Petition Asking for Nontoxic Hunting Ammunition; Wildlife Advocates Vow to Sue   For Immediate Release, April 9, 2012 Contact:         Jeff Miller, (415) 669-7357   WASHINGTON— The Environmental Protection Agency today rejected a request for federal regulation of … Continue reading

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