Sentences with phrase «endemic wildlife»

Tar Sands and Unconventional Fossil Fuels In a previous post «Silence Is Deadly» I wrote, «The environmental impacts of tar sands development include: irreversible effects on biodiversity and the natural environment, reduced water quality, destruction of fragile pristine Boreal forest and associated wetlands, aquatic and watershed mismanagement, habitat fragmentation, habitat loss, disruption to life cycles of endemic wildlife particularly bird and caribou migration, fish deformities and negative impacts on the human health in downstream communities.»

Snorkel, kayak, and become acquainted with the archipelago's friendly and fearless endemic wildlife species during your...

Featuring the world's longest navigable underground river and one of the most impressive cave systems in the world, the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park is a popular attraction for its untouched natural beauty, endemic wildlife and spectacular rock formations.

We turned to Eric Sheets of Latin Excursions, whose top pick for animal viewing is the westernmost island of Isabela, home to 70 percent of the area's endemic wildlife.

Amber Mountain NP is known for its endemic wildlife including many lemur species, picturesque plants, waterfalls and forests and the chance to see the fossa.

The Site serves as habitat to numerous endangered, rare and endemic wildlife species.

Relax and enjoy the splendour only the Daintree can offer as you learn of Estuarine Crocodiles, mangrove forests and endemic wildlife, this is nature at its best!

Man vs. Galapagos - The impact on the most unique collection of endemic wildlife in the world has been heavy.

Our science programme involves research, monitoring and management of threatened endemic wildlife and their habitats

As a result, the island's endemic wildlife is under threat, and its only songbird, the South Georgia pipit, is on the brink of extinction.

Not exact matches

A source said it continued to back «wildlife control» across the endemic area, which covers the south - west of England, the West Midlands and some parts of Cheshire and the East Midlands.

Savannahs are home not only to unique wildlife, including the «Big Five» — the African elephant, rhinoceros, Cape buffalo, leopard and lion — but also to thousands of endemic plant species such as the baobab, or monkey bread tree.

Are you tempted to work in a unique environment where soils support habitats for wildlife such as sea lions, elephant seals, albatrosses, penguins, sooty shearwaters, white - chinned petrels, prions and rare and endemic passerines and wild flowers?

Our emphasis is on seeing all birds and wildlife well and, like most birders, we really like the endemics, rare, scarce, speciality and skulking species A LOT!

However unseen, rabies virus is endemic to the continental United States, which results in many of our wildlife animal friends still affected.

Metzger said Florida is an endemic state because of the reservoir of the rabies virus in the wildlife and because of the number of raccoons, prime carriers.

The disease, which is one of the most feared diseases in the world, is endemic in wildlife.

Canine vaccinations have significantly reduced endemics of canine distemper, hepatitis and parvovirus but NOT in wildlife reservoirs.

Given the difficulty of diagnosing the infection at all parasite stages, and that there is no approved treatment, veterinarians need to prioritize feline heartworm prevention for all cats they see in areas where the infection is endemic in dogs or wildlife.»

The isolated island of Madagascar has long been known as an adventure and wildlife destination; where the unique landscapes and abundance of endemic plants and animals far outweighed the lack of creature comforts.

There are no known living, endemic mammals in New Zealand besides bats and marine mammals, making birds the backbone of the islands» indigenous wildlife.

The wildlife of the Channel Islands of California is wide and diverse, including many endemic species.

This strait within the Tierra del Fuego Archipelago is home to some unique and rare wildlife such as sea lions, penguins and even an endemic species of dolphin.

As the southernmost island in the archipelago, Española's relative isolation has resulted in not only an abundance of unusual wildlife, but species and subspecies that are endemic to the island, such as Española (Hood) mockingbird, Española (Hood) racer snake, Española (Hood) lava lizard, waved albatross and brightly colored marine iguanas.

During normal river conditions we arrive at our lodge in time for exploration and wildlife viewing — which may include toucans, kingfishers, a rare endemic hummingbird and a multitude of butterflies — along one of its many forest trails.

And, yes, there are many adventures to be enjoyed throughout one's stay in Palawan — bird watchers will enjoy the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, which has been designated an Important Bird Area and Endemic Bird Area by Birdlife International; eco-aficionadoes should find a tour down the Sabang River on paddle boats to observe the mangrove forest totally rewarding; and adventurous spirits will thrill to a jungle trek through the different forest formations where the wilderness and the wildlife provide a sensory spectacle.

The former sheep station was developed into a 60,000 - acre wildlife conservancy in 2013, to assist in the re-establishment of endangered endemic species including the yellow - footed rock wallaby, western quoll and common brushtail possum.

Australia boasts a truly remarkable wildlife story, being home to the world's most biodiverse waters, the highest number of endemic bird species, the highest number of reptiles and fascinating marsupials.

Revered for its endemic plants and plentiful wildlife, the «Galapagos of North America» has no hotels, shops, or restaurants — a place that draws you in without a lot of extra trappings.

Our emphasis is on seeing all birds and wildlife well and, like most birders, we really like the endemics, rare, scarce, speciality and skulking species A LOT!

Revered for its endemic plants and plentiful wildlife, the «Galapagos of North America» has no lodgings, stores, or restaurants — a place that draws you in without a lot of extra trappings.

If you love to explore wildlife, there are plenty of endemic ones you can find in Tulum such as the loggerhead turtles and iguanas.

Uganda epitomizes our obsession with wildlife, from gorilla treks that rival neighbouring Rwanda, to chimpanzee exploration in Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda offers a combination of endemic species and old favorites.

Our emphasis is on seeing all birds and wildlife well and, like most birders, we really like the endemics, rare, scarce, speciality and skulking species A LOT!