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  • Solving The Age-Old Prairie Dog Problem In An Era Of Political Gridlock

    December 03, 2018 |

    Wyoming Public Media |

    Radio |

    5-15 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Thunder Basin, Wyoming

    As evident with critical prairie dog habitat in Wyoming's eastern plains, conservationists and ranchers can have constructive dialogue. At Thunder Basin National Grasslands, as in other western states, stakeholders are coming to the table to hash out workable conservation and management plans. For now, productive solutions seem possible.

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  • In Mozambique, a Living Laboratory for Nature's Renewal

    July 23, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Mozambique

    A great experiment is taking place at Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique after the area was brutally devastated by civil war. On the back of a new public-private venture, scientist have been able to learn how both wildlife and natural habitats recover with and without human interference.

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  • Poachers become protectors: How tigers bounced back in an Indian park

    June 18, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: India, Kumily, Kerala

    With poaching on the rise in the South Indian Periyar Tiger Reserve, officials turned to the poachers themselves to see if they could turn their problem into a solution. In lieu of facing charges, the poachers became the protectors and the reserve saw a reduction in poaching all while offering an alternate form of income for the former full-time poachers.

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  • Saving Africa's wildlife

    May 18, 2018 |

    The Washington Post |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: Malawi

    Africa's wildlife have made headlines time and time again, as species find their way closer to extinction. There are some pockets of the continent, however that have provide refuge for species and allowed them to not just populate, but thrive. Recognizing this, a group known as African Parks found a way to use these growing populations to repopulate other areas of the continent by transporting animals to newly protected areas.

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  • A Grand Experiment on the Grasslands

    March 13, 2018 |

    bioGraphic |

    Multi-Media |

    Over 3000 Words

    Response Location: United States

    Sometimes there's an equal amount to learn about failed solutions as there is about solutions that are working. In an attempt to save the lesser prairie-chickens that live in the American Great Plains from extinction, the Fish and Wildlife Service is faced with a decision to weigh the potential of altering the way the Endangered Species Act works. Trying to appease both businesses and conservationists, however, has its drawbacks which has lead to a series of workarounds implemented that have worked on various levels.

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  • In India, Agroforestry Is a Win for Both Tigers and Villagers

    February 01, 2018 |

    Scientific American |

    Multi-Media |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: India, Nainital distric, Uttarakhand

    Agroforestry, is the practice of planting trees around crops, which can yield many benefits to farmers and the environment. In India, agroforestry is helping tigers stay alive.

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  • Georgia Initiative Brings Business To The Table To Save A Rare Animal

    December 06, 2017 |

    WABE |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Georgia

    Gopher tortoises might be labelled as endangered under federal law, which brings strict guidelines that businesses want to avoid. Georgia Gopher Tortoise Initiative is dedicated to finding gophers in their natural habitat and protecting the areas they are found in, as well as other methods to help grow the population.

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  • First Nations Fight to Protect the Rare Spirit Bear from Hunters

    October 26, 2017 |

    National Geographic |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Canada, British Columbia

    In British Columbia’s Great Bear Rainforest, the Kitasoo/Xai’Xais First Nations have been striving for decades to save the spirit bear, also known as Kemode bears, from trophy hunters. Since 1999, the indigenous community has started an ecotourism industry that benefits the tribe and wildlife, have worked with Canadian government to preserve 85% of the rainforest, and have most recently been advocating to ban trophy hunting across the rainforest.

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  • Where the Dogs Lead

    October 24, 2017 |

    bioGraphic |

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    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: Tanzania

    Dogs have been known to be used for hunting for many years and often still are today, but not in Tanzania where dogs are now being used to stop hunting. If an effort to combat poaching and other unlawful acts, tracker dog units are quickly becoming an essential and widespread tool in Africa’s conservation efforts.

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  • U-Haul Invests in New England Wild Spaces

    June 15, 2017 |

    Triple Pundit |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Success, New Hampshire

    U-Haul and supermarket supplier C&S Wholesale Grocers are striving to help offset their wood use by increasing donations to The Conservation Fund. This partnership has led to the promotion of the conservation of the Success Pond and its surrounding forest, the establishment of newly planted trees, and a significant investment in land easements that will restore and protect native habitats.

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