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- The Wild Chimpanzee Foundation
- chimps, wild, chimpanzees, save the chimpanzees. WCF is dedicated to saving the last of the wild chimpanzees and their habitat, the African forests.
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- Earthtrust - Wildlife Conservation Worldwide
- An environmental organization based in Hawaii. ET works to save the dolphins and whales, against whaling, driftnets, and tuna fisheries.
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- Endangered Dolphin
- Contains information on the status of the Chinese white dolphin. Includes a summary of threats and population estimates.
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- Humpback Whale
- The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this species, the threats and challenges it faces and the conservation efforts being made.
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- New Zealand Whale and Dolphin Trust
- Dedicated to fostering effective preservation and protection through research. Discover species profiles, information on projects, contacts and news.
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- The Bottlenose Dolphin Research Institute
- BDRI undertakes scientific research and education to contribute to the conservation of dolphins. Includes details of courses, research, resources and support.
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- Reviewing Scientists Say Proposed Conservation Measures Unlikely To Help Whales
- Science Daily article discusses doubts raised by scientists charged by the International Whaling Commission (IWC) to review the effectiveness of sanctuaries for conservation. (January 30, 2005)
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- BBC News: Extinction Nears for Whales and Dolphins
- Alex Kirby reports that some species are now so endangered they may not survive another 10 years. Features photos and related links. (May 14, 2003)
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- Saving Freshwater Dolphins Means Saving Their Rivers
- Article by Debra Boyce of the Christian Science Monitor describes the ecological challenges caused by humans that threaten the species group. Features links to related sites. (June 03, 1999)
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- Cross River Gorilla
- The Wildlife Conservation Society provides a factsheet on this critically endangered species and the conservation efforts being made.
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- Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project
- This project in Gabon is a sanctuary, rehabilitation and reintroduction programme for orphaned western lowland gorillas.
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- Gorilla 100
- Celebrates the original discovery of the mountain gorilla -- details of events in Rwanda.
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- New Caledonia Araucaria Research
- The Royal Botanic Gardens, Edinburgh is undertaking research into the endemic conifers of New Caledonia where there are 13 species of Araucaria, 11 of which are classed as threatened.
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- Save the Frogs
- America's first and only public charity dedicated exclusively to amphibian conservation. Includes information on membership, events, education, advocacy and the threats frogs face.
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- Kids for Tigers
- A conservation program in India working to inform Indian schoolchildren and their families about the need for environmental protection and wildlife conservation on the subcontinent.
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- Sanctuary Asia
- Provides information on India's national parks, sanctuaries, tiger reserves and protected forests, and the conservation projects being undertaken.
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- Biodiversity Conservation
- A discussion by Clive Hambler and Martin R. Speight about the current role of science in conservation.
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- Center for Large Landscape Conservation
- Aims to connect conservation groups that work in the Yellowstone-to-Yukon (Y2Y) region, and develop and implement policies to address ecological issues such as climate change and increasing habitat fragmentation.
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- Chicago Wilderness
- Regional alliance of more than 250 public and private organizations working together to protect, restore, study and manage the precious natural ecosystems of the Chicago region for the benefit of the public. Includes news, initiatives, places and resources.
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- Chicagoland Environmental Network
- An environmental resource on environmental issues, volunteer opportunities, organizations, and resources in northeastern Illinois. CEN includes over 210 participating environmental organizations and agencies involved in habitat restoration, wetlands, prairies, watershed projects, urban gardening, revitalization programs, energy conservation, composting, wildlife conservation, and recycling.