Browsing by Subject "endangered species"
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Evaluation of Tiger Conservation in India: the use of comparative effectiveness research
(2010-04-25)Tigers, the largest of the felids, are now a globally threatened species with only approximately 3000 wild tigers surviving. India contains about 60% or 2000 of the animals, yet despite aggressive conservation efforts the ... -
In the Spotlight: An Assessment of Beachfront Lighting at Four Hotels and Recommendations for Mitigation Necessary to Safeguard Sea Turtles Nesting in Barbados, West Indies
(2007-12-07)Artificial beachfront lighting is an increasing problem for sea turtle hatchlings and adult females. Barbados, the easternmost Caribbean island, exhibits particularly acute light pollution on the south and west coasts, ... -
Landowner and Agency Perceptions of Voluntary Conservation Programs in the Great Plains
(2019-04-18)Private landowners are a key partner to protect endangered species in the Great Plains but fear of the Endangered Species Act’s regulatory provisions and working with government make this a challenge. Landowners can enroll ... -
Species Distribution Modeling for Bog Turtles (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) in North Carolina
(2013-12-06)The bog turtle (Glyptemys muhlenbergii) is the smallest turtle species in North America and is listed as a threatened species under the federal Endangered Species Act. Accurate detection of its specialized wetland habitat ...
