February 2007
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Here is the latest report from the Buffalo Field Campaign. The political idiocy that keeps bison inside the Park is at a background level — that’s my interpretation. However, here are the details from BFC. Dear Buffalo Friends, Things remain quiet here along Yellowstone’s western boundary. Not a single buffalo has stepped foot into Montana…
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From Yellowstone, Kathie Lynch finally has some new news about injured Druid 302M and injured Agate alpha male 113M as well. I know folks have been checking this web page for news. Here it is: Druid 302M was seen today (Feb. 22)! Despite his rear leg injury, he was able to move at a run…
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Accident that Killed 21 Pronghorn Not All that Uncommon. Carnage Abounds on Western Wyoming Roads. New West. By Brian Maffly. This article is an explication of the earlier story, 21 pronghorn die as they veer into oil services truck near Pinedale.
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Elk prefer people on foot. Study finds ATVs, bikes disturb them most. By Cory Hatch. Jackson Hole News and Guide.
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Humans’ beef with livestock: a warmer planet. American meat eaters are responsible for 1.5 more tons of carbon dioxide per person than vegetarians every year. By Brad Knickerbocker. Christian Science Monitor. The livestock industry likes to laugh this one off. What’s so funny?
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This is a new column by conservationist George Wuerthner. His argument is the classic economic explanation that the price of food does not reflect the full costs of production, because negative side-effects, called “externalities” by economists, are passed onto unwilling by-standers and the degredation of the natural environment. As a result of the failure to…
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The brief effort in the Wyoming legislature to revive a bill to alter Wyoming’ proposed wolf management (and so gain acceptance by USFWS) has died in committee. Story in the Casper Star Tribune. By Ben Neary. – – – – – RELATED. Lobo Haters Emerge from Grave of the 19th Century. With Wolves, Wyoming Keeps…
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Here is a shocking report about the damn Canadian gold pits in northern Nevada and movement of neurotoxic mercury toward and into Idaho. RENO, Nev. – Startlingly high concentrations of mercury in ambient air were found near at least three northern Nevada mines, according to a January study by researchers at the University of Nevada,…