Global News - May 2008

Fri 16 May 2008 14:15 UK — Other
Knock-on effects of extinction identified

Fri 16 May 2008 14:15 UK — North America,Birds,Marine Wildlife
Great Lakes conservation efforts 'could have harmed local birds'

Thu 15 May 2008 17:00 UK — North America,Other
Two US women arrested for selling rare animal parts

Thu 15 May 2008 14:15 UK — North America,Bears
US government lists polar bears as threatened

Thu 15 May 2008 14:15 UK — Australasia,Marine Wildlife
Australian police call for tougher penalties for abalone poachers

Wed 14 May 2008 14:00 UK — Australasia,Marine Wildlife
Crayfish poachers convicted in New Zealand

Wed 14 May 2008 14:00 UK — North America,Domestic Animals
Fears mount that horses are being abandoned by owners in the US

Tue 13 May 2008 17:30 UK — North America,Reptiles
Californian tortoises threatened by coyote populations

Tue 13 May 2008 14:15 UK — Asia,Ungulates
Rare Indian deer 'on the brink of extinction'

Tue 13 May 2008 14:15 UK — Asia,Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos
Indian state considers tougher laws to protect endangered rhinos

Mon 12 May 2008 14:00 UK — Africa,Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos
Poachers target South African national park

Mon 12 May 2008 14:00 UK — South America,Birds
Banned pesticide 'still showing up in penguins'

Fri 09 May 2008 18:00 UK — North America,Other
US scientists race to understand mysterious bat-killing condition

Fri 09 May 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Other
Indonesia looks to get local residents to protect rare animals

Fri 09 May 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Marine Wildlife
Indian authorities concerned over sea cucumber poaching

Thu 08 May 2008 14:00 UK — South America,Domestic Animals
Chilean vets strive to save pets in volcano hit town

Thu 08 May 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos
Indian government looks to tackle rhino poaching

Wed 07 May 2008 17:00 UK — North America,Reptiles
Police investigate rare iguana killings

Wed 07 May 2008 14:00 UK — Africa,Other
Animals from tropical regions 'will be most affected by climate change'

Wed 07 May 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Ungulates
Deer poaching 'kingpin' apprehended in India

Tue 06 May 2008 14:00 UK — Asia,Marine Wildlife
Russian coast guards step up efforts to stop poaching

Tue 06 May 2008 14:00 UK — Africa,Birds
Controversial Tanzanian factory 'could threaten rare flamingos'

Fri 02 May 2008 17:00 UK — Asia,Reptiles
Over 300 reptiles rescued in south-east Asia

Fri 02 May 2008 14:00 UK — North America,Marine Wildlife
US government has been blocking efforts to protect endangered whales

Fri 02 May 2008 14:00 UK — Africa,Elephants, Rhinos, Hippos
Sharp rise in elephant poaching in the Congo