Program Term Archive
Terrestrial Wildlife
Branches of the Nile: Iconic Crocodiles Actually Two Species
Terrestrial WildlifeThrough genetic sequencing of living and mummified Nile crocodiles, scientists have proven that the formidable African reptiles are actually two distinct species—Crocodylus niloticus, who lives up to the Nile croc’s...
Immunocontraception: Ounce of Prevention Proves Better Cure
Terrestrial WildlifeIn this two-part series on immunocontraception, AWI will explore the technology and discuss the politics inherent to its use. In this article, AWI provides background information about immunocontraception. In part...
Skins of Suffering: Fashion Trend Falls Hard on Reptiles
Terrestrial WildlifeIn the fashion world, accessories are a must to accentuate the style from top-name designers. The color, texture, and pattern of a purse, belt, or shoes are considered essential for...
Getting Trapped in the System
Terrestrial WildlifeRep. Nita Lowey (D-NY) reintroduced legislation to end the use of brutal traps on furbearing animals within the National Wildlife Refuge System. The Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, H.R. 2657,...
One Step Forward and Two Back for Endangered Species
Terrestrial WildlifeIn a rare victory for endangered species, the House adopted a floor amendment to the FY 2012 Interior appropriations bill offered by Reps. Norm Dicks (D-WA), Mike Thompson (D-CA), Mike...
Project Nim Highlights Heartbreaks of Chimpanzees in Captivity
Terrestrial WildlifeProject Nim, a documentary film directed by James Marsh, is the story of scientist Herb Terrace and his experiment—initiated in December, 1973—to teach sign language to a chimpanzee named Nim....
Frog Leg Trade Decimates Species and Causes Ecological Chaos
Press ReleaseJuly 28, 2011Terrestrial WildlifeInternational wildlife conservation groups Pro Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Animal Welfare Institute, issued a report today titled Canapés to Extinction: The International Trade in Frogs’ Legs and its Ecological...
US House of Representatives Takes Action to Protect Animals Against Cruel Traps on National Wildlife Refuges
Press ReleaseJuly 26, 2011Terrestrial WildlifeToday, Congresswoman Nita Lowey (D-NY) introduced legislation to end the use of brutal traps on furbearing animals within federal wildlife refuges. The Refuge from Cruel Trapping Act, H.R. 2657, is intended to...
White-Nose Syndrome
Terrestrial WildlifeAs white-nose syndrome (WNS) was confirmed in yet another state—Maine—some Members of Congress were coming to the bats’ rescue. Rep. Peter Welch (D-VT) and Sens. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Patrick...
Born to Be Wild
Terrestrial WildlifeThe inspiring, selfless work of Dr. Biruté Galdikas of Orangutan Foundation International and Dame Daphne Sheldrick of The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is showcased in the Warner Bros. Pictures/IMAX film Born...