Yellowstone wolf kills a new low
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In Idaho, experiments with non-lethal means of preventing wolf predation on sheep are yielding exciting results. After five years, sheep predations in a 1200-square mile area have fallen nearly to zero. And, no wolves were harmed.
Endangered hammerhead sharks may get a new lease on life. Six countries, including Mexico and Brazil, have formally endorsed a proposal to ban trade in hammerhead shark fins and other parts at the bi-annual meeting of the upcoming conference of parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
Defenders of Wildlife joined a number of other conservation groups in court to stop spotlight hunting of coyotes at night. The hunting was occurring statewide and included areas that are inhabited by the only wild population of about 100 red wolves. After four critically endangered red wolves were shot and killed, a North Carolina court issued a temporary restraining order to stop the night hunts. Red wolves are similar to coyotes in color and size, making it virtually impossible for hunters to tell them apart.
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