Sentences with phrase «of wildlife migration»

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.

Not exact matches

Our wildlife sanctuaries around the state are living laboratories where scientists, naturalists, and volunteers monitor and measure a wide range of natural occurrences from stranded sea turtles to osprey migration to salamander counts.

Mass Audubon strategically established this wildlife sanctuary, comprised of more than 50 % upland, in part to accommodate migration of the abutting salt marsh migration as the sea levels rise.

The effects of building a massive concrete wall range from increased emissions to blocked wildlife migration routes

Environmental groups say that migration corridors are crucial for the recovery and survival of wildlife along the border.

In the latest 161 - page document, dated March 9, EPA officials include several new studies highlighting how a warming planet is likely to mean more intense U.S. heat waves and hurricanes, shifting migration patterns for plants and wildlife, and the possibility of up to a foot of global sea level rise in the next century.

Imagine yourself behind the wheel of a Land Rover, chasing wildlife in migration across the Serengeti.

The plant diversity not only serves as home to a number of wildlife species, but also provides nectaring sources for the return migration of the monarch butterfly.

The combination of the location, the high concentration of wildlife, and the time of year, means there is an excellent chance of seeing the migration and witnessing large quantities of animals, led initially by zebra, then wildebeest, crossing the river in dramatic style.

Witness some of the world's most epic wildlife experiences: the migrations across the Serengeti, the gorillas of Rwanda and Uganda, or the penguins on Antarctica's drifting floes.

Situated on the only concession that borders on both the Serengeti and the Masai Mara National Parks, & Beyond Klein's Camp offers some of the best panoramic views of these two iconic destinations, which also play host to one of the greatest wildlife migrations on earth.

Get an up - close view of the river by small boat or kayak and look for the numerous birds in this migration hot spot, as well as other wildlife.

For those who prefer a more gentle stroll but still want to enjoy a bit of wildlife spotting, try the Alcornocales Natural Park, a prime viewing spot for the bi-annual migration of birds to Europe from Africa.

Five national wildlife refuges host of programs by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to protect and restore monarch butterfly habitat, monitor their transcontinental migration, and teach thousands of children about their unique migration patterns.

Attracting explorers and adventurers for centuries, Africa remains mysterious with incredible wildlife spectacles like the great migration, some of the world's most untouched tropical forests, a diverse culture, and fascinating flora and fauna.

Amidst the teeming mass of wildlife, this mobile camp is ideally situated for the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti through the Masai Mara in Kenya.

The camp, with its panoramic views over Moru Kopjes, Lake Magadi and endless plains, is perfectly located for outstanding access to the annual migration and an abundance of wildlife including the «big five».

The marine wildlife in our area follows migration and food - seeking patterns, so in certain seasons there'll be more of one species than another.

Situated on the only concession that borders on both Tanzania's Serengeti and Kenia's Masai Mara National Parks, & Beyond Klein's Camp offers some of the best panoramic views of these two iconic destinations, which also play host to one of the greatest wildlife migrations on earth.

In the frozen wilds of Alaska, the Arctic, Antarctic, and elsewhere, wildlife biologists have noted sudden changes in animal migration patterns, a loss of their habitat, a rise in sea levels.

The court said the road would infringe on a provision of a regional treaty calling for «the promotion of sustainable utilization of the natural resources of the partner states» (the wildlife migrations cross into Kenya).

Requires the Secretary to develop a Habitat and Corridors Information System that includes maps and data on fish and wildlife habitat corridors and that identifies, prioritizes, and describes key parcels of non-federal land located within the boundaries of specified types of public land that are critical to maintenance of wildlife habitat and migration corridors.

The fund will support efforts potentially including, but not limited to, the protection and restoration of vital wetlands and estuaries, the creation and enhancement of wildlife habitat, invasive species migration, and the conducting of scientific studies to ensure the long - term viability of the area's natural resources.

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.»

«I have never seen wildlife like that, in such numbers, not even when flying over the mass migrations of the Serengeti,» said survey leader and renowned conservationist J. Michael Fay in 2007.

An in - depth discussion on the McGuinty Liberals» irresponsible handling of important bird areas, migration routes and sensitive wildlife areas in siting Industrial Wind Turbines.

Satellites help farmers assess soil conditions before planting, allow foresters to examine logging activities, let water managers monitor the mountain snowpack that provides water to cities, and track the migration of wildlife such as buffalo and elephants.

Dams damage rivers: Dams disrupt flows, degrade water quality, block the movement of a river's vital nutrients and sediment, destroy fish and wildlife habitat, impede migration of fish and other aquatic species, and eliminate recreational opportunities.

When multi-year preconstruction studies confirm migration, wintering or breeding season concentrations of raptors in a particular area, then plans for development in that area should be abandoned and development forbidden; if such study shows minimal concentration of raptors, or if specific designs can be demonstrated to pose minimal danger to wildlife present in the area, then projects can be considered.

«I have never seen wildlife like that, in such numbers, not even when flying over the mass migrations of the Serengeti,» said Fay in a press release.

That also affects the migration patterns of wildlife, including caribou and musk ox, as well as the types of birds, rodents and insects that occupy the tundra landscape.