Self-determination or environmental determinism for indigenous peoples in tropical forest conservation

Article Abstract:

The existing and emerging rights of indigenous peoples in international law are endorsed by mainstream conservation organizations such as the WorldWide Fund for Nature (International) and the World Conservation Union. Field experiences from the Guiana Highlands, South Venezuela, highlight how outsiders have helped indigenous people secure their rights to their lands and resources.

Public affairs, Venezuela, Social aspects, South American native peoples, Native South Americans, Native American allotments

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International Trade Status and Crisis for Snake Species in China

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Recommendations for snake species conservation in China include listing species in the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, registering all of the nation's snake farms, encouraging biological research, and improving protections via legislation.

China, Foreign trade, Administration of Conservation Programs, Wildlife Protection Programs, Animal Specialties, International trade, Wildlife conservation, Snakes, Animal products industry, Animal industry

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Amplifying nuclear and mitochondrial DNA from African elephant ivory: a tool for monitoring the ivory trade

Article Abstract:

Research indicates that DNA extraction from the tusks of African elephants can enable wildlife managers to genetically track the origin of ivory that has been poached, and thereby identify regions in need of stronger antipoaching controls.

Africa, Methods, Usage, Prevention, Environmental aspects, DNA testing, DNA identification, Poaching, African elephant, Ivory trade

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