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Conservation is the concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, such as the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions. One mantra of conservationists is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever in...
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever in...
Conservation is the concern for the preservation, restoration, or improvement of the natural environment, such as the conservation of natural resources, prevention of pollution, and certain land use actions. One mantra of conservationists is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever increasing population, conservation efforts are challenged by the difficulty in striking a balance between the current use of natural resources and ensuring that resources are available to future generations.
The planned management of the environment and natural resources is a relatively modern concept intended to help insure the availability and replenishment of living resources and, to a certain extent, nonrenewable resources such as mineral and fossil fuels. Various modern efforts to conserve resources in the U.S. include the establishment of national parks intended to preserve land for wildlife.
In a world of ever increasing population, conservation efforts are challenged by the difficulty in striking a balance between the current use of natural resources and ensuring that resources are available to future generations.
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New York Aquarium Accepting Applications for Summer Docents
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium is looking for aquatic animal lovers to join its team of dedicated docents. The aquarium’s docent program is made possible in part through partnership with National Grid – as part...
Tags: Technology, Aquaculture, Queens (New York City), Coney Island, Wildlife
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Adorable Otter Pups Debut At Prospect Park Zoo
The three otters were born in February to Dixie, a 3-year-old female, and Oogie, a 10-year-old male. The pups are the first North American river otters born in a New York City zoo or aquarium since 1956 at WCS’s Bronx Zoo. North American river...
Tags: Wildlife, Bronx (New York City), Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Flatbush
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It's Your Money: How To Claim Missing Money
PIX11.comDid you know that state treasurers and other agencies are holding an estimated $50 billion worth of unclaimed funds that belong to millions of consumers nationwide? If you or family members are entitled to receive missing money or an unclaimed asset...Tags: Computing and Information Technology Industry, Contracts, Corporate Crime, Interior Policy, Business
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Bigger Gorillas Better at Attracting Mates & Raising Young
Conservationists with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have found that larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to be more successful than smaller ones at attracting mates and...
Tags: Health, Amusement and Theme Parks, Travel, Culture, Natural Resources
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877 Dolphins, Nearly 600 Birds Wash Up Dead in Peru
Authorities in Peru are investigating the death of over 538 pelicans, along with other birds, on the northern coast of the country, the Peruvian ministry of production said Sunday.
The new environmental investigation comes on the heels of an incident...Tags: CNN (tv network), Peru, Science and Technology, Environmental Issues, Petroleum Industry
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Pasta for the Planet Comes to Arthur Avenue In Support of WCS Run for the Wild
The 4th annual WCS Run for the WildTM at the Bronx Zoo is right around the corner, and the restaurants on neighboring Arthur Avenue are rallying behind this year’s runners and walkers by offering a feast fit for a lion and a chance to carbo-load the...
Tags: Belmont, Road Running, Manhattan (New York City), Travel, Elizabeth II
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Bronx Zoo Introduces 21 Indian Fruit Bats to JungleWorld
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo has added high-flyers to JungleWorld – 21 giant Indian fruit bats. Indian fruit bats are commonly known as greater Indian flying foxes because of their size, reddish-brown coat, large eyes, and...
Tags: Malaysia, Wildlife, Asia, Environmental Issues, Manhattan (New York City)
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Adorable Baby Giraffe Born At Bronx Zoo [PHOTOS]
pix11.com | @wpixThe Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has a new long-necked resident to show off to visitors – an adorable baby giraffe. The calf is still unnamed, and was born roughly 6 feet tall and weighing more than 100 lbs. The Baringo giraffe is expected...Tags: Wildlife, Bronx (New York City), Environmental Issues, Endangered Species, Natural Resources
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Spring/Summer Getaways Right Across The Hudson River
PIX11.comAn event at the Prudential Center this week unveiled a mosaic where people submitted images of their favorite family vacations, memories etc., Now NJ Tourism wants to be a part of creating new memories for families, couples and single people looking for...Tags: Family Vacations, Social Media, Appalachian National Scenic Trail, The Wildwoods, Ocean City
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Dingo Exhibit opens at Prospect Park Zoo
@kellbellgrayThe Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo debuted a new exhibit today – Australian dingoes – a new species for the zoo and a perfect addition to the zoo’s Australian Walkabout on the Discovery Trail. These are the first...Tags: Australia, Wildlife, Brooklyn (New York City), Environmental Issues, Endangered Species
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Twin Blazes Show How Your Fire Safety May Be At Risk
PIX11.com | @jamesfordtvA four-alarm fire that took 22 hours to put out lays bare a problem that could be even more dangerous than the fire itself. Fire departments throughout the Tri-State have seen such a loss in resources in recent years that their manpower may be compromised...Tags: Fires, Government, Environmental Issues, Disasters and Accidents, Politics
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Congo Park Expanded to Protect Chimpanzees
The Republic of Congo has formally expanded Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park to protect an increasingly rare treasure: one of Africa’s most pristine forests and a population of “naive” chimpanzees with so little exposure to humans that the...Tags: George Miller, Wildlife, Congo, Central Africa, Lincoln Park Zoo
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