The association Mellifera e.V. is dedicated to the development and proving sustainable and ecological concepts for beekeeping since 1985. With research programs, seminars, and public education Mellifera e.V. tries to give new impulses on the discussion about practical, political and social aspects of sustainable beekeeping. The association conducts the apiary Lehr- und Versuchsimkerei Fischermühle with 130 hives. This apiary is used for research and developing and also for educationally purposes. Mellifera e.V. publishes the periodical Biene Mensch Natur, whose issues are available online. Additionally the web site presents the campaigns which are run by Mellifera e.g. a campaign about genetic engineering in agriculture. ... [Information of the supplier, translated and modified]
An online museum dedicated to furthering public knowledge and interest in the thylacine or Tasmanian tiger, a carnivorous marsupial of Australia. [Information of the supplier]
The Action Campaign for Endangered Species (AGA) is a worldwide NGO whose aim is to protect endangered wild animal species and their habitats from destruction. AGA grew from the “Save the Turtles Initiative”, launched in Germany in 1981, and was founded as an association in 1986. Since then, AGA has successfully initiated a broad palette of international activities. ... [Information of the supplier, translated]
Der Feldhamster wird auf der Roten Liste der gefährdeten Tiere der Bundesrepublik Deutschland als "stark gefährdet" eingestuft. Nach der Bundesartenschutzverordnung § 13 gehört er zu den besonders geschützten Tierarten und ist durch die europäische Flora-Fauna-Habitat-Richtlinie Anhang IV geschützt. Die fortschreitende Intensivierung der Landwirtschaft macht diesen Schutz weitgehend unwirksam, da der Lebensraum Ackerland keiner Nutzungseinschränkung unterliegt. Um den Feldhamster vor dem völligen Verschwinden zu bewahren, werden zur Zeit in mehreren Bundesländern und in einzelnen europäischen Staaten Schutzprogramme entwickelt beziehungsweise erprobt. Die Arbeitsgemeinschaft Feldhamsterschutz (Agfha) führt in Hessen Schutzprojekte durch. Das Ziel des Projektes ist es, die aktuelle Verbreitung und Bestandsdichte des Feldhamsters festzustellen und dies in einem Gebiet, dass wie kaum ein anderes in Deutschland von einem enormen Flächenverbrauch, vor allem im Bereich der landwirtschaftlichen Flächen, betroffen ist. Die Maßnahmen zur Stabilisierung der Feldhamsterbestände dienen auch einer Reihe anderer an die Feldlandschaft angepasster Tierarten, wie dem Feldhasen, der Schafsstelze, der Feldlerche und dem Rebhuhn. Diese Arten können und sollten als "Leitarten" für eine an die Ökologie angepasste Landwirtschaft dienen. ... [Information des Anbieters]
Since 1984, the Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe has been dedicated to the conservation of gorillas, especially the mountain gorillas, and their habitats. The Board consists of three honorary members who contribute their skills and experience in different disciplines. As project planning has to incorporate not only biological but also economic, social and political aspects, this multidisciplinary approach is very important. We focus our work on the eastern gorillas by supporting projects contributing to the conservation of these animals. Occasionally, we also support projects for the conservation of certain populations of western gorillas that are particularly at risk. In addition, we support research activities of (predominantly local) scientists. With competent members the Berggorilla & Regenwald Direkthilfe also takes part in population censuses and ecological studies. Finally, we provide necessary equipment to support the important work of the rangers. ... [Information of the supplier]
Auf dieser Webseite des Naturschutzbund Deutschlands wird die Natur des Jahres in Übersichten und Einzelporträts übersichtlich zusammen- und vorgestellt. Die verzeichneten Tiere und Pflanzen können jahresweise ab 2002 oder nach Kategorie sortiert angesehen werden. [Redaktion vifabio]
The EDGE of Existence programme is the only global conservation initiative to focus specifically on threatened species that represent a significant amount of unique evolutionary history. Using a scientific framework to identify the world’s most Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) species, the EDGE of Existence programme highlights and protects some of the weirdest and most wonderful species on the planet. EDGE species have few close relatives on the tree of life and are often extremely unusual in the way they look, live and behave, as well as in their genetic make-up. They represent a unique and irreplaceable part of the world’s natural heritage, yet an alarming proportion are currently sliding silently towards extinction unnoticed. The aim of the EDGE programme is to put these species on the map and catalyse conservation action to secure their future. ... [Information of the supplier, modified]
Alle einheimischen Fledermausarten sind bundesrechtlich geschützt. Trotz dieser guten Ausgangslage haben Schutzbemühungen nicht immer den gewünschten Erfolg, weil weite Teile der Bevölkerung noch immer nicht gewillt sind, Fledermäuse als schützenswerte Tiere zu akzeptieren. Der Fledermausschutz strebt deshalb weiterhin an, durch Sympathiewerbung und Aufklärungsarbeit die Bevölkerung für Fledermäuse zu sensibilisieren und Vorurteile aus der Welt zu schaffen. Weiter setzen sich Fledermausschützende für die Erhaltung und Förderung der Fledermausunterschlüpfe und Jagdgebiete ein. ... [Information des Anbieters]
The webpage of the bureau Wolfsregion Lausitz informs about a homecomer, the wolf (Canis lupus). Facts concerning general note, the distribution, lifecyle and the interactions between wolf-human, wolf-livestock and wolf-wildlife are available. Research projects and distribution of the wolf in the Lausitz are described in details. ... [Editorial staff vifabio]
WildTrack is a 501(c)3 public charity. Our research is based at Duke University, and JMP data visualization software, both in North Carolina, USA. Our mission is to find better ways to monitor endangered animals. We provide non-invasive, cost-effective and sustainable tools and consulting for wildlife conservation. Our award-winning footprint identification technique (FIT) can provide accuracy of >90% in identifying at the species, individual, sex and age-class levels, just from digital images of footprints. We designed FIT when working with expert local trackers in Africa, and have translated their traditional tracking skills into a modern scientific technique which is equally accessible to local trackers and scientists. The conservation of endangered species and the assessment of their associated ecosystems can only be achieved if reliable data on numbers and distribution is available. These data are key to the implementation of strategies for protection and management. FIT can provide these data. Using only digital images of footprints, FIT can identify at the species, individual, age-class and sex levels. Thus using a footprint census, the numbers and distribution of these species can be determined. Our objectives are: 1.) To develop and apply non-invasive and objective censusing and monitoring techniques as a fundamental resource for wildlife conservation. The Footprint Identification Technique (FIT), and others based on non-invasive approaches, can provide accurate and objective data to monitor endangered species; 2.) To engage expert local ecological knowledge in communities who have lived with endangered and elusive species over generations and 3.) To use the power of scientific networking to augment data collection from endangered species around the world. Footprint are ubiquitous and can be easily and opportunistically collected by anyone with a smartphone or camera. ... [Information of the supplier]