Wolf reintroduction approved for Yellowstone and central Idaho
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The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) has passed legislations addressing the reintroduction of the gray wolf in the Yellowstone National Park and wilderness areas central Idaho. The rules, which were designated under Section 10(j) of the Endangered Species Act, allow the state governments and private citizens to kill the wolves if they are causing harm to the community or preying on livestock. The FWS hopes the wolf management program will eliminate the threats of extinction faced by wolf populations.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1995
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Howler monkeys appear to be preadapted to cope with habitat fragmentation
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Howler monkeys, found from southern Mexico to eastern Brazil, are expert in adapting to the conditions created by fragmentation of habitat due to human activity. The monkeys survival is largely due to their behavioral, physiological and genetical coping techniques. In general those species are good survivors having a high productivity rate, high genetic monomorphism, and adaptive social structuring. Leaves which are abundant everywhere provide a ready source of food even in the fragmented habitat.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1995
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A reintroduction program for the conservation of the black howler monkey in Belize
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Steps have been taken to conserve the endangered species of black howler monkeys (Alouatta pigra) in Belize, by transferring the monkeys from the community Boboon Sanctuary to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary (CBWS). Before the relocation of the monkeys to the CBWS, capture techniques were studied, and the availability of food plants according to their food habits, investigated. Out of 14 animals that were translocated, 12 survived, proving the success of the program.
Publication Name: Endangered Species Update
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 1081-3705
Year: 1993
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