Nature Smart Library: Conservation

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The Congo Basin is home to the world’s second-largest rainforest and a unique array of biodiversity. But the ecosystem's remote location cannot protect it from the threat of poaching. Special correspondent Monica Villamizar and videographer Phil Caller traveled to the Central African Republic before the pandemic to report on indigenous tribal hunters working to protect endangered wildlife.

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Conservationists, scientists and information technologists rally around technology to evolve the practices of wildlife conservation in South Africa.

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This episode looks at what the future of bison conservation looks like in Canada and the challenges.

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In 2001, the world's first cloned endangered species, an Asian Ox known as a Guar, was born to a domestic cow.

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For 30 years, French bio-acoustic engineer Michel Andre has been measuring ocean noise pollution to help mitigate its impact on marine wildlife. Learn how he listens to our planet in order to protect it.

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The passionate people protecting tigers have proven that reversing the threats these big cats face is possible and can bring benefits to wildlife and communities alike.

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Roughly 1 million species of wildlife face extinction worldwide, according to a recent United Nations report. Ecologist and author Rebecca Nesbit joins Geoff Bennett to discuss the ethics and decision-making process behind figuring out which species to save.

(U.S. Department of Agriculture) USDA recognizes that conservation by farmers, ranchers and forest owners today means thriving and sustainable agriculture for our future. Seventy percent of the nation's land is privately owned and conservation of our nation's private lands not only results in healthy soil, water, air, plants, animals and ecosystems, it also provides productive and sustainable working lands.

(Nebraska Game and Parks Commission) Nebraska Game and Parks' conservation work is aimed at the heart of our mission: The stewardship of the state’s fish and wildlife.

(Association of Zoos & Aquariums) Conservation is a priority for AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums and is a key component of their missions. Evolving Accreditation Standards and Board-approved policies support this objective.

(National Park Foundation) NPF works closely with the National Park Service (NPS) on urgent priorities to preserve landscapes and the habitats and species within them across the country. Together with our partners, NPF is helping safeguard some of the most biologically diverse and significant lands in our nation.

(National Park Service) Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their stories with more than 318 million visitors every year.

(U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 570 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.

(National Wildlife Federation) Wildlife conservation is the preservation and protection of animals, plants, and their habitats. By conserving wildlife, we're ensuring that future generations can enjoy our natural world and the incredible species that live within it. To help protect wildlife, it's important to understand how species interact within their ecosystems, and how they're affected by environmental and human influences.

(U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service) The Urban Wildlife Conservation Program improves lives by expanding access to green space, education and outdoor recreation for Americans living in and around cities. Program members work to clear social and historical barriers and foster new connections that advance conservation and strengthen communities.

(National Wildlife Federation) Today, more than one-third of all U. S. species are in trouble—from bison to butterflies and from bighorn sheep to bumblebees. The National Wildlife Federation works to not only stop the decline of American wildlife populations, but to increase their numbers—even as wildlife adjust to a warming world.

(National Alliance of Forest Owners) The Wildlife Conservation Initiative (WCI) is a voluntary, collaborative partnership between the National Alliance of Forest Owners (NAFO), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and the National Council for Air and Stream Improvement, Inc. (NCASI) to conserve fish and wildlife species on private working forests.

(Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation) The Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is an international nonprofit organization that protects the natural world through the conservation of invertebrates and their habitats. As a science-based organization, we both conduct our own research and rely upon the most up-to-date information to guide our conservation work. Our key program areas are: pollinator conservation, endangered species conservation, and reducing pesticide use and impacts.