Sentences with phrase «of wildlife activities»

Dhikala, is the nerve center of wildlife activities in the Corbett National Park.

There are plenty of wildlife activities to try!

Explore an exceptional array of wildlife activities at the Park, and discuss with your naturalist guide your exciting safari outings.

MANGROVE SWAMPS AT NIGHT Did you know the 70 % of the wildlife activity is either crepuscular or nocturnal?

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Residents of Alaska's capital city boast about the local scenery, abundant wildlife and endless outdoor activities, but there's a price to pay for the breathtaking beauty — it's estimated that the cost of living in Juneau is 30 percent more expensive than the average U.S. city.

Kids of all ages can enjoy summer nature programs that explore the lives of wildlife through hikes, activities and crafts.

These activities can have harmful environmental effects including draining of wetlands, destruction of amphibians and reptiles by heavy equipment, erosion and sedimentation, and other, permanent or long - term alterations of productive wildlife habitat.

Jeff Collins is Director of Mass Audubon's Ecological Management Department, coordinating habitat management planning and activities on our wildlife sanctuaries as well as assisting conservation partners through our Ecological Extension Service.

«Teen Camp emphasizes the development of leadership skills and the campers plan their own activities, which might include visiting different neighborhoods in the city or outdoor education in forest or wildlife preserves,» says program executive Jill Kawulok.

Some activities may feature a «100» theme, since Mass Audubon, which opened its first wildlife sanctuary in 1916, is celebrating «100 Years of Sanctuaries» this year.

When so much of the Massachusetts landscape reflects the impacts of human activities, it is critical that we apply our knowledge of natural systems to maximize habitat function on our wildlife sanctuaries.

At wildlife sanctuaries stretching from Cape Cod to the Berkshires, Mass Audubon offers members and the general public an array of programs and activities, including classes in nature - based education, guided field trips, and other opportunities to enjoy the outdoors in every season.

Activities will include construction and maintenance of protective fencing, wildlife tracking, educating the public about endangered species conservation, and research.

Many of our wildlife sanctuaries have fun outdoor activities to keep kids engaged all week long.

After the mid-morning festivities, attendees enjoyed family - friendly nature activities such as meeting Drumlin Farm's resident wildlife; exploring the sanctuary's network of trails; and learning how to identify animal tracks in the snow.

The wildlife sanctuary — just a recently purchased property when she began donating her time — is now a hub of activity, featuring a green nature center at the gateway to Plum Island.

Chicago is a major entryway and one of the largest ports in the country, thus a possible entry point for illegal wildlife - related activities.

«Enjoying game is just one of the benefits of sustainable shooting activities — the tradition also aids the rural economy and the environment, in particular wildlife and habitat conservation.»

It is a perfect setting for numerous outdoor recreational activities, including picnicking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, and birdwatching and this forest offers numerous recreational opportunities and provides habitat to a variety of wildlife species.

Late last year, the state lost one of its bargaining chips in the attempt to shut down Indian Point, when an appellate court ruled the plant is grandfathered in under the state's Coastal Management Plan, which protects wildlife habitat as well as recreational activities on the Hudson River.

One success story in this regard is the development of Peace Parks — cross-border wildlife reserves that allow for shared expertise in biodiversity, monitoring natural routes of wildlife migration and fighting illegal poaching, and training staff, among other joint activities.

Along with his colleagues, he used the new technology of «biologgers» (miniature sensors attached to computer chips and implanted into the aardvarks by wildlife veterinarians), to study the activity patterns and body temperatures of aardvarks living in the Kalahari.

• More effective management and protection of large areas outside of formally protected areas; • Increased law enforcement combined with improved legal frameworks and stiffer sanctions for poachers; • Coordination across all sectors on land use and protection of natural resources with a priority on conserving great ape populations; • Conservation advocacy for wildlife and law enforcement to effect behavior change; • An enhanced understanding of diseases such as Ebola to guide conservation actions; • Monitoring of great ape abundance and distribution, habitat loss, and illegal activities.

Losey and his colleague Mace Vaughan of the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation undertook the task of estimating the monetary value of insect activity in the U.S. Confining themselves to four activities that could be rigorously calculated — processing cattle dung, controlling pests, pollinating plants and serving as food for wildlife — the scientists derived conservative figures for the value of these services.

In the first study of its kind Benjamin, who completed his PhD at the Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE) at Kent, monitored wildlife acoustic activity in Singapore before, during and after the major forest fires that hit the region in 2015.

A new global analysis of forest habitat loss and wildlife extinction risk published July 19 in the journal Nature shows that species most at risk live in areas just beginning to see the impacts of human activities such as hunting, mining, logging and ranching.

On land, however, I watched a frenzy of activity as locals prepared to deal with tainted marshes, sickened fish, and tarred wildlife.

Endocrine disrupters, which are found in almost 25 percent of our streams, rivers and lakes, can disrupt the normal functions of the endocrine system by mimicking or blocking the activities of hormones in wildlife leading to impaired development.

Amélie works in the realm of marine and coastal ecology and conservation and her research interests include the use of spatial tools (GIS, spatio - temporal analyses, bio-logging, habitat mapping) to understand and mitigate impacts of anthropogenic activities and changes on wildlife and natural values.

It undertakes practical conservation projects, surveys and scientific studies, conducts annual monitoring of seabird populations, rescues wildlife in trouble, publishes guides and information on many aspects of the Falkland Islands environment, and involves islanders of all ages in its activities, including running a WATCH group for children.

There are a host of other chemicals in sunscreen that are potentially toxic to coral reefs, some of which — including methoxycinnamate and camphors — are on the International Chemical Secretariat's SIN (Substitute it Now) list based on their activity as endocrine disruptors to humans and wildlife.

You and your date could be having a «whole l'otter fun» at one of the most popular wildlife parks in the UK and with many animals to see and various activities to get involved in.

With 3,500 acres to explore, a half day safari ticket will give you every opportunity to witness the undisturbed wildlife and make it an extra special date for you and your match leaving you the rest of the day to wander and enjoy other activities.

About Blog A round up of our bird ringing activities, birding trips and other wildlife sorties within the UK and whenever we get chance, elsewhere.

You can also hunt wildlife and canvas for all manner of collectible macguffins, and all of these activities earn you additional experience points and «salvage,» a nebulous blanket resource that represents useful things you find in crate deposits or off of felled enemies.

Students will take part in a range of outdoor activities and using binoculars, hides and viewing areas will be able to view and identify the wildlife that live at the reserve, study the life cycle of plants, learn how to identify and collect mini-beasts amongst much more.

This lesson and its follow - up activity helps children understand the importance of «homes» for wild creatures and shows them how to be Habitat Heroes, creating different environments to encourage wildlife.

Take the group on an expedition to one of the islands on the lake to learn about local wildlife and build their communication and teamwork skills with our range of land - based activities.

Judge: Award winning Children's author Peter Johnson Best artwork / painting / drawing Judge: Toby Ray — British Contemporary Artist & British Contemporary Visual Artist Yvonne Coomber Best wildlife / animal painting / drawing Judge: Svetlana Dragayeva, Film producer and creator of BAFTA winning independent children's app VIRRY Best wildlife / nature photograph (We want to encourage you to go on a nice walk together somewhere and snap away with a camera) Judge: Debbie Bird, Director at What's On 4 and board of the Children's Activities Association.

In this activity students are introduced to climate change and its effects on the wildlife of the Galapagos archipelago, including the marine iguana.

«Fun activities such as learning how to surf, visiting theme and wildlife parks, and going shopping were a rewarding aspect of the trip,» Uibo explains.

Members of The Ecology Consultancy's team of expert ecologists visit local primary schools to deliver wildlife themed, classroom based workshops to educate pupils about how the development is being carried out in a way that protects local wildlife and in conjunction with members of the developer's project team they also provide a broader view of the project's environmental activities.

All our conservation programs and activities work toward the following goals: Protected high conservation value marine and coastal areas, low - impact sustainable fisheries, reduced negative impacts and risks of shipping, doubling of the wild tiger populations of Nepal, responsible development solutions that conserve wildlife, community - level habitat - friendly renewable energy, land - use management to support a low - carbon economy, and one in 10 Canadians caring for nature.

A: Some pets are homebodies and have modest opportunity for exposure to infectious disease, whereas others have a great deal of exposure to other pets and / or wildlife and infectious disease by virtue of their activities.

The Wildlife Rescue Association of BC was established in 1979 to rehabilitate wildlife affected by human activity and provide education to the public on co-existing with urban wildlife.

We all know that the real danger to wildlife is from human activity in the form of destructive unchecked development and resulting loss of habitat, road kill, environmental toxins and misguided government programs.

As for the main threats to wildlife, leading biologists and environmental watchdogs agree: human - led activities — including climate change, habitat destruction, and development — are far and away the number one cause of wildlife depletion.

Stone founded the Center for Wildlife Health Research to reduce the negative impact of human activities on wildlife.

As migratory tropical birds often stop at Jekyll Island, University of Georgia wildlife biologist Sonia Hernandez outfitted 31 feral cats on the island with collar - mounted video cameras and recorded their hunting activity for a year.»

Nearby, Kentucky Lake, Lake Barkley, and Land Between the Lakes offer more than 3,000 miles of shoreline, birding, hiking, and wildlife viewing, and outdoor activities.