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Sep 19 2015 | karol orzechowski

Whaling in Norway: Subsidizing a Dead Industry

The government in Norway is subsidizing a whaling industry that most residents see as a relic of a distant past. READ MORE

Sep 12 2015 | karol orzechowski

Endangered Species and Artificial Insemination: A Natural Fit?

Some scientists think that artificial insemination may help to boost the numbers of endangered species. A great idea or an example of scientific arrogance? READ MORE

Sep 10 2015 | karol orzechowski

How Do We Measure the Impact of Biodiversity Offsets? It’s Complicated

The perceived effectiveness of offsets in achieving no net loss in biodiversity depends on the factors being measured. READ MORE

Sep 8 2015 | karol orzechowski

The Human Threats to Penguins

This paper looks at the variety of ways that human activity impacts penguins lives, and examines what can be done to help. READ MORE

Sep 3 2015 | karol orzechowski

Debating the Ethics of Extinction

When it comes to conservation and extinction, is there really such a thing as a "moral high-ground?" This editorial claims there is no easy answer. READ MORE

Sep 1 2015 | karol orzechowski

Creating Responsive Conservation Policy

Protecting tigers requires large tracts of land and the cooperation of local communities. Getting people on board is a complex but not impossible process. READ MORE

Aug 30 2015 | karol orzechowski

Fight Against Wildlife Trafficking Goes High Tech With ‘DNA Barcodes’

New cutting-edge techniques to catalog species could help to bust open wildlife trafficking rings and put poachers behind bars. READ MORE

Aug 25 2015 | karol orzechowski

The End of Captive Zoo Breeding

Captive breeding programs in zoos have reached the limit of their effectiveness, and population growth is declining. Where do we go from here? READ MORE

Aug 23 2015 | karol orzechowski

Laws Are Not Enough To Protect Endangered Sea Turtles

In Madagascar, the laws in place are not enough to protect sensitive marine wildlife. Animals are still being illegally killed due to inadequate enforcement. READ MORE

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