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Publisher: World Conservation Union (IUCN) Polar Bear Specialist Group of the IUCN Species Survival Commission 
 Information about polar bears and polar bear research conducted by this organization. Includes a description of its June 2005 meeting during which it was noted that research "indicates the greatest challenge to conservation of polar bears may be large scale ecological change resulting from climatic warming." Includes a FAQ, and information about populations, threats, and protection efforts. Also includes links to related sites. From the World Conservation Union (IUCN). http://pbsg.npolar.no Topics: Mammals, Regions of the World Last updated Jul 11, 2005 Ecolex: A Gateway to Environmental Law
A searchable, global database on environmental law. It includes bibliographic information for treaties, national legislation, court decisions, and literature from international journals and monographs. Links are made to full text if available. Also in French and Spanish. From the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, the World Conservation Union (IUCN), and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). http://www.ecolex.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Environment, International Governments, International Law, Treaties, & Agreements, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated May 1, 2008 Global Marine Programme
Background and publications from this program focusing on marine issues such as climate change mitigation and adaptation, conserving threatened species, energy and industry, fisheries and aquaculture, managing marine invasive species, Marine Protected Areas (MPAs), ocean governance, and securing coastal livelihoods. Features reports, photos, press releases, and links to related websites. From the World Conservation Union (IUCN). http://www.iucn.org/about/work/programmes/marine/ Topics: Animals, Water Last updated May 3, 2009 Hyaena Specialist Group
This group promotes the conservation of hyenas and "through education, [aims] to change people's attitudes towards these much maligned and often unnecessarily persecuted animals." Features descriptions and images of different types of hyenas, a FAQ, discussions of hyena myths (such as that spotted hyenas are hermaphrodites), images of hyenas in art and literature, an extensive bibliography, and related material. From the Species Survival Commission of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). http://www.hyaenidae.org/ Topics: Mammals Last updated Jan 4, 2008 |
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