Sentences with phrase «preserving endangered species»

What is the point in preserving endangered species that have no practical use to humans, apart from their aesthetic appeal or their intellectual interest to biologists?

To demonstrate the utility of the gorilla Y chromosome sequence they generated, the researchers designed genetic markers that can be used to differentiate the genetic relatedness among male gorillas and thus to aid in conservation genetics efforts targeted at preserving this endangered species.

That history leaves at least one environmental group devoted to preserving endangered species opposed to the idea.

Heritage Foods USA was founded in 2001 to preserve endangered species of livestock from extinction.

Once a heavily degraded coconut plantation, Cousin is now a nature reserve managed by the organisation Nature Seychelles, which goes to extraordinary lengths to restore and preserve endangered species.

Keeping wild animals is an important component of the mission of zoos to educate the public and preserve endangered species.

He also writes about those who study the birds and struggle to preserve the endangered species, which has dwindled in numbers from some 150,000 to less than 25,000.

I recently visited CasaMagna Marriott Cancún Resort, where in conjunction with their adjacent property, the JW Marriott have implemented a sea turtle protection and release program that protects and preserves this endangered species.

But the Michigan Republican surprised many when he voted with Democrats to preserve the Endangered Species Act.»

Not exact matches

For example, the government works to preserve the environment and protect endangered species.

Shedd Aquarium is committed to a number of projects designed to preserve threatened or endangered aquatic species.

The Kane County Forest Preserve District was awarded $ 750,000 to acquire a 67 - acre parcel adjacent to Blackberry Maples Forest Preserve in southern Kane County, home to several species of birds and reptiles on the state's endangered list.

«Is it about saving endangered species, or preserving a functioning ecosystem?

For these species, the federal Endangered Species Act can help preserve habitat, require «consultation» on projects that need federal approval and make most hunting ispecies, the federal Endangered Species Act can help preserve habitat, require «consultation» on projects that need federal approval and make most hunting iSpecies Act can help preserve habitat, require «consultation» on projects that need federal approval and make most hunting illegal.

Yoshizaki and his colleagues at the Tokyo University of Marine Science and Technology have been searching for a method to preserve endangered fish species for years.

Some argue that, since it is illegal to engage in activities that could harm or kill threatened or endangered species, Americans should be forced to cut their greenhouse gas emissions to preserve polar bear habitat.

An innovative effort would embed sensors in agricultural fields in a bid to cut down on irrigation — saving farmers money and preserving water for endangered species

Robert Fletcher, Ohlone Preserve Conservation Bank / USFWS Endangered Species / Wikimedia Commons

For the most critically endangered species there should, I believe, be far more effort to preserve viable cell cultures from as many different individuals as possible.

In addition to preserving the genetic diversity of endangered species, the centre will act as a resource for researchers who are developing IVF and other breeding technologies to assist endangered animals.

«China's protection of giant pandas good for other species too: Panda preserves providing habitat for other endangered, threatened species.»

The mission of Revive and Restore: preserve and conserve endemic and endangered species, like the American black footed ferret, but also to try to revive the some extinct breeds such as the passenger pigeon, the woolly mammoth, or even our Dodo using new biotechnologies.

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In this activity, students simulate the effect that managed wildlife preserves have on endangered species.

In these cases, animal behaviorists are able to step in and help zoos and preserves to facilitate effective mating between animals of endangered species.

When a zoo or animal preserve is housing endangered species which they wish to mate, it is not always as simple as putting the two creatures in one environment.

The largest of these is the Iberian Wolf, an endangered species that with the help of dogs of this breed can be preserved.»

Installing a bridge would reduce sediment disturbance, preserve important habitats, and protect endangered and threatened species, like the coho salmon, in addition to providing hikers a safe and dry passage across the creek.

And this community treasure, where we walk our dogs and picnic with family, also is a preserve that shelters more threatened and endangered species than any other national park in the continental U.S!

The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Saturday is also considered bird watcher's paradise, and is home to some endangered species like the Scarlet Macaw, Keel Billed Toucan, Emerald Toucanet, and the King Vulture.The preserve is also home to an abundance of amphibians and reptiles, including the Red - Eyed Tree Frog.

It's also home to a strand of spectacular beaches — Hilton Head Island Beach was the state's most Instagrammed place in 2016 — and preserved land that serves as habitat for rare and endangered species.

Amongst the 22 acres of lakes and more than 200 acres of native vegetation and nature preserve, Raptor Bay is home to endangered species such as the bald eagle and gopher tortoise.

Louis Wilson, the founder of Hotel Las Tortugas, was instrumental in preserving Playa Grande as one of the last functioning nesting areas in the world for this now highly - endangered species.

The barrier reef is home to many endangered species so preserving these is very important.

During the»70s, Philippines» president Marcos decided to import endangered animal species from Kenya in east Africa, and to offer them an entire game preserve island to start a new life.

Best known to be the Philippines city which has the richest wildlife habitat, Puerto Princesa did themselves well with preserving various endangered wildlife species.

To that end we took a seven day cruise with Variety Cruises on a motor yacht with 24 other people that visited eight islands seeing not only the everyday life in villages but the dedicated volunteers who live on the outer islands to preserve the giant tortoises, turtles and other endangered species for our children and grandchildren to enjoy in the future.

If the price of carbon dioxide is right, preserving the habitat of endangered species would make economic sense for countries like Indonesia, a new study suggests.

Scientists hope to use a special camera array to preserve the details of life on Earth, starting with endangered species.

If Donald Trump's Environmental Protection Agency does not implement restrictions on pesticides advocated in a recent National Marine Fisheries Services report, environmental activists and commercial fisheries hoping to preserve Pacific Northwest stocks of «salmon, sturgeon, orca and other endangered species» may file...

«The project also generates significant environmental co-benefits by enhancing water retention, air quality and soil quality, in addition to preserving habitat for at least four endangered species that call the grasslands home.»

They've teamed up with the National Wildlife Federation to create the Preserve Jr Endangered Species Toothbrush, an eco-friendly product for children that encourages teachable moments not only about health and brushing, but also about conservation, recycling and wildlife.

Close to 6,000 biologists signed a letter delivered to the Senate this week calling for lawmakers to preserve the integrity of the Endangered Species Act (ESA).

It just goes to show that with a bit of extra effort given to preserving the lives of endangered species, the lives of those endangering them can be spared too.