Shark Populations Plummet as Brazilians Feast on Them

Shark Populations Plummet as Brazilians Feast on Them

In Cananéia, along Brazil’s coastline, lies a trade hidden from casual view. Amidst the colorful fishing boats and tranquil waters of the estuary, an industry thrives on the unassuming wharf. Here, shipments of frozen fish, predominantly sharks, arrive daily from distant shores, destined for processing and distribution across the country. Manager Helgo Muller oversees the […]

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Groups sue to restore endangered species protection for US northern Rockies wolves

Groups sue to restore endangered species protection for US northern Rockies wolves

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) – Six conservation groups have filed a lawsuit challenging a recent federal government decision not to protect wolves in the northern U.S. Rocky Mountain region under the Endangered Species Act, arguing that states are exercising too much leeway to keep the predators’ numbers to a minimum. The groups sued the U.S. Department […]

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Lead poisoning continues to impact bald eagle populations in Pennsylvania and beyond

Lead poisoning continues to impact bald eagle populations in Pennsylvania and beyond

Reports of bald eagles dying from lead ammunition poisoning continue as populations of the formerly endangered bird soar. Bald eagle exposure to the pesticide DDT caused potential extinction a half century ago. And while the birds are no longer endangered and populations are still increasing, researchers say lead poisoning is taking a chunk of some […]

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