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Die GfP ist eine Vereinigung von Personen, die sich für Primaten interessieren. Zweck der Gesellschaft ist die Förderung der primatologischen Forschung - im Freiland wie im Labor - sowie der Schutz und die Erhaltung von nicht-menschlichen Primaten in menschlicher Obhut und in ihren natürlichen Lebensräumen. Dabei kommt der Integration von experimenteller und Freilandforschung, der Zusammenarbeit mit den Ursprungsländern und der Förderung des wissenschaftlichen Nachwuchses eine besondere Bedeutung zu. Die Gesellschaft sieht zudem ihre Aufgabe darin, die Ergebnisse der Grundlagenforschung der allgemeinen Öffentlichkeit nahe zu bringen und im öffentlichen und gesetzgeberischen Diskurs beratend und richtungsweisend tätig zu sein. ... [Information des Anbieters]
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]
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]
The Society for the Conservation of Old and Endangered Livestock Breeds (German abbreviation: GEH), founded on 5th December 1981, is the only nationwide organisation in Germany, which is dedicated to the conservation of old breeds of domestic animals. To indicate the losing of old breeds, the GEH publishes an annual Red List of endangered breeds, which contains 97 races in 2010. The GEH publishes also the periodical Arche Nova Fachzeitschrift der Vereine und Verbände zur Erhaltung gefährdeter Nutztierrassen, which table of contents is available online. Additionally the web site presents information about some breeds of domestic animals and the Arche-Hof project, which appeals farmsteads to integrate endangered breeds in their operational concepts. ... [Information of the supplier, translated and modified]
Monkeys and apes are fascinating creatures. They are vital in maintaining the biodiversity of their habitats because many plants depend on primates for seed-dispersal. However, the survival of non-human primates is increasingly threatened due to forest clearing and hunting. The Gashaka Primate Project, founded in 2000, aims to understand the interactions between primates and their natural environment, while at the same time contributing to the conservation of one of the premier wildernesses where monkeys and apes still survive in large numbers. ... [Information of the supplier]
Founded by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, the Jane Goodall Institute is a global nonprofit that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. Our work builds on Dr. Goodall’s scientific work and her humanitarian vision. Specifically, we seek to: Improve global understanding and treatment of great apes through research, public education and advocacy; Contribute to the preservation of great apes and their habitats by combining conservation with education and promotion of sustainable livelihoods in local communities and to create a worldwide network of young people who have learned to care deeply for their human community, for all animals and for the environment, and who will take responsible action to care for them. ... [Information of the supplier]
The International Primatological Society was created to encourage all areas of non-human primatological scientific research, to facilitate cooperation among scientists of all nationalities engaged in primate research, and to promote the conservation of all primate species. The Society is organized exclusively for scientific, educational and charitable purposes. ... [Information of the supplier]
The purposes of this Society are both educational and scientific. Our goals are to promote and encourage the discovery and exchange of information regarding primates, and anyone engaged in scientific primatology or who is interested in supporting these goals may apply for membership. The Society is established as a nonprofit corporation under the nonprofit laws of the State of Washington and the United States of America. ... [Information of the supplier]
DRZE comprehensively provides scientific information which is required for a qualified formation of opinion and judgment in the area of ethics in the life sciences and medicine. The main focus lies in the scientific preparation of the information. [Information of the supplier]
The Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles (SSAR), a not-for-profit organization established to advance research, conservation, and education concerning amphibians and reptiles, was founded in 1958. It is the largest international herpetological society, and is recognized worldwide for having the most diverse program of publications, meetings, and other activities. ... [Information of the supplier]