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Designers Craft Collars to Tame Lions, Costs

Ground Lab is bringing open source design to the animals and herdsmen of rural Africa with GPS tracking collars.READ»

Private Sector Solicited by New World Bank Conservation Fund

In line with the latest conservation recommendations, the private sector is becoming increasingly involved in conservation efforts.READ»

Prospects for the World's Endangered Species Rest on Peace and Harmony of the Human Species

A new report details how participatory development can save the world's endangered ecosystems and species.READ»

Zoo Installs Electronic Polar Bears to Replace Real Animals

First we looked at an architect that wants to build a massive artificial mountain in the middle of Berlin. Now comes word that the St. Louis Zoo has decided to replace its polar bears with electronic replacements. Um, what? The ...READ»

"DNA Barcode" Could Protect Plants From Illegal Trade

Believe it or not, the illegal trade of endangered plant species is a big business. The illicit trade of animals is more well known than plants in part because the trade is easier to track. That's one reason behind a proposal to track ...READ»

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Online Tools Save Endangered Wildlife from Construction Sites

All developments--including alternative energy installations--have to take into account wildlife habitats in their planning stages or risk facing the wrath of conservationists and policymakers. In the past, such analysis has been ...READ»