A sad day!!!

As of to-day the African black rhino is officially extinct after struggling for years with poaching,wars and habitat loss. Most people in the world will not miss this magnificent animal which dates back to almost dinosaur times. I have never seen one in the wild but I will still miss them.
Mel

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It's us humans that need to become extinct and return Earth back to the animals.

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Mel,

Not actually a relief about the news, but anyway it was a subspecies that was considered extinct, the West African black rhino. I looked after the news, because I have seen black rhinos in Namibia, and although rare they were not considered endangered in Etosha National Park. These are the South-western subspecies.

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that is sad indeed...and I agree Adelaide, it is the demand that brings the poachers...both are guilty

like the drug wars in Mexico...if the Americans (USA) didnt have the desire to consume the drugs, there wouldnt be the traffic



humans are a big problem, and yet many are a big help.... we can only take the responsable actions in our own little part of the world...that is our responsibility....its why we wont buy gold.(huge enviroment killer)..or try to buy local when we can..or fair trade when the chose is given etc...

Laura

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Laura:
Last fall 10 precious whooping cranes were released in a remote area of Louisiana in attempt to establish a resident flock. Of these 4 survive 1 was euthanized due to complications 2 are missing and suspected dead whether natural predation or not, 2 are known to have been shot and a 3rd is suspected as it was in the company of the ones known to had been shot. It's hard to justify this on any kind of economic grounds since one of the reasons for attempting this reintroductions was the possibility of increased tourism to the area including of course birders and photographers. Seven whooping cranes have been shot over the last 4 years apparently just because they are a big white target since the remains were left to rot.
It is interesting that few of the approximately 300 birds in the Aransas/ Wood Buffalo flock are reported shot and the they travel through the central flyway where there is intense hunting pressure.
Mel

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I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function ,whatever technological innovations may develop.
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Laura:
I believe a big part of our responsibilities as nature photographers is to try and help make the public aware of the necessity of preserving our habitat. Oh and by the way I'm an heirloom and organic gardener.
The subject.
Mel

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I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function ,whatever technological innovations may develop.
Ansel Adams-1983

http://www.independent.co.uk/environment/animal-extinction--the-greatest-threat-to-mankind-397939.html

Read this article and when your done with this one read another. Then do something to slow the damage we cause daily. Write down what you are going to do here to save your great grandkids lives. 50 percent or more of all species will be extinct by 2100. Teach this to your kids, tell a friend. There should be a class in every grade. Take action now. Everyone.

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Drill baby, baby drill, maybe we can get all the carbon back into the atmosphere and make it better for the dinosaurs or what ever follows us. We are the the only species till now with the ability to control our own destiny and too short sited and selfish to do it. All the money in the world won't do much good when the planet becomes uninhabitable for us and it will.
Mel

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http://www.hiwestern.com
I am sure the next step will be the electronic image, and hope I shall live to see it. I trust that the creative eye will continue to function ,whatever technological innovations may develop.
Ansel Adams-1983

When I have enough money and time I will start producing the battery operated car that charges from the rotation of the wheel. No gas or charger needed.

When you mix power and money there is greed. Everywhere this is a problem because people think me me me.

Let's use some examples: Smoking took how many years to determine it was harmful to your health? There are things being injected into a large majority of the food we eat like hormones while natural vitamins are removed or lacking. We then take drugs for the complcation our food we ate gave us. Now we are just getting going on the dependancy path. From my observations there are cures natural ones most of the time. It is such a lucrative business and the FDA has such a strangle hold that there is little to do but make yourself aware. Why do you think they put caffien in pop? It doesn't add flavor. I love reading some of the side effects of these drugs or watch them list them out in comercials. I laugh when I hear it goes on and on half a commercial of side effects. Finally they say and you could die as a side effect as they are showing a peaceful scene. They have to say it by law because it is the side effect. We are such a stupid society with so much wasted potential. We are like cattle playing follow the leader to the slotter house. Step aside and educate yourself the truth and get your head out of the sand. If it is too late for you do it for your family or for our society. There are ways to live healthy but it is a challenge now with all the brainwashing of the companies. They do not care about you so you have to do it for yourself or be sorry.

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"Capture your own excitement and you will capture a good image".

"Its not the years in your life its the life in your years that count".

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Dan Griffiths

we live on our 21 acres where we only recently got city water...we avoid sprays and poisons and allow the goats and horses to trim the weeds...the goats keep the brambles down very well. we ran geese to control liver flukes, and the guinnea hens the ticks.,.of course the peafowl challenge the bad snakes,.
like Mel most of my bird images are on my property,,,

my hubby was an ornithologist prior to his law career, so he too is very much a naturalist, and endevours to keep our land a sanctuary...Steve planted a small (30 trees) heirloom apple orchard (dwarf stock) 18 years ago

I mostly get the chance to influence friends and church family about better food choices, knowing where and HOW food is grown, eating more local..buying more local.. and simplifying lifestyles..of course this economy makes the idea of rice and beans (and garden additions) more appealing to those who had eaten micro foods before the jobs losses an easier challenge

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Edited: 11/16/2011 at 11:26 AM by Laura Mountainspring