Guest guest Posted January 11, 2007 Report Share Posted January 11, 2007 Defenders of WildlifeDefenders of Wildlife Be a Wolf Myth-Buster As the federal government prepares to release its harmful plan to eliminate important protections for wolves in the Northern Rockies, some anti-wolf zealots are chomping at the bit to spread misinformation about these misunderstood animals. Are wolves vicious killing machines with no purpose? Are they leaving sportsmen with fewer elk to hunt? Are they a threat to people? Help us debunk these and other myths about our wolves -- and spread the word about these magnificent creatures. Send an eCard to friends, family, neighbors, co-workers and bust some key myths about wolves! http://action.defenders.org/site/Ecard?ecard_id=1781 Action of the Month Polar Bears in Peril Polar bears, one of America's most iconic and beloved animals, have had a hard time lately. Rising temperatures and industrial pollution are driving them to the brink of extinction. Now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is taking action. On December 27th, federal officials announced a proposal to list polar bears as " threatened " under the Endangered Species Act, offering a crucial lifeline to these beleaguered bears. Help save our polar bears! Send a message to support increased protections for our vanishing polar bears. https://secure2.convio.net/dow/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage & page=UserActi on & id=613 Florida Manatee Moving slowly though waterways and grazing on vegetation, manatees have earned the nickname " sea cows. " These gentle giants -- nearly 10 feet long and weighing on average between 800 and 1,200 pounds -- have no natural enemies. But that doesn't mean they face no danger. Humans cause the most problems for the manatee, with boat collisions being the biggest threat -- accounting for 21 percent of manatee deaths in Florida last year. Cooling off Your Heating Bill -- and Emissions! Heating and cooling your home can consume up to 45 percent of your utility bill -- more than any other energy consuming system in your home. It can also contribute to global warming that threatens polar bears and other wildlife. Visit the Department of Energy's Energy Savers web site for some hot tips to help you lower your bills this winter -- and reduce your global warming emissions. http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/heating_cooling.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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