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Stop the Clock on Species ExtinctionCreated on November 16, 2007 at 10:55am

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Conservation International Bonobos, people, rainforests and reducing climate change are all connected. See how protecting this gentle primate can make a difference.

Source: www.conservation.org
The gentle bonobo (Pan paniscus)—a primate of west central Democratic Republic of Congo that is known for its peaceful ways—is a fitting symbol for this area that has become a bastion of tranquility in a country better known for conflict.
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Conservation International Mind-blowing underwater diversity and floating conservation classrooms. Learn more about CI's work with 89 villages on the Bird's Head penninsula of Indonesia.

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Conservation International In case you have not yet seen it be sure to check out our Nangaritza RAP Expedition pages. So far we’ve been featured on the BBC, Treehugger, Bloomberg, Yahoo Buzz and more. If you have a Yahoo account, buzz us up and spread the word! Funny little salamander...

Source: www.conservation.org
Data from this expedition will support the proposal by the local people for stronger protection which will enable them to zone the area for strict protection, research, tourism and other livelihood activities.
Ren
Ren
this is an excellent resource for educators!
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Conservation International A perfect example of working together with different cultures to acheive conservation goals is our project with Kenya's Maasai people. Check it out: http://bit.ly/hm1ZV

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http://www.conservation.org For hundreds of years, killing lions was a symbol of bravery and a way to protect livestock for the Maasai of Chyulu, Kenya. Today, the Maasai celebrate the preservation of lions rather than the killing, thanks to the Predator Compensation Fund.
Adriana
Adriana
Very nice!!! a proof that with a little of determination anything is possible
Roy
Roy
Great idea
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http://www.conservation.org/nangaritza Conservation International scientists and partners have discovered a host of new species in Ecuador. Our April 2009 Nangaritza expedition uncovered four amphibians, ...
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Conservation International CI is announcing the discovery of a dozen species believed to be new to science following a Rapid Assessment Program (RAP) expedition to Ecuador.
Our team of scientists revealed four amphibians, a reptile, and seven insects, including a remarkably ugly bug-eyed salamander and a tiny but beautiful poison arrow frog.

Source: www.conservation.org
Data from this expedition will support the proposal by the local people for stronger protection which will enable them to zone the area for strict protection, research, tourism and other livelihood activities.
Pamela
Pamela
Fab news!!!!
Ruth
Ruth
Glad to see they are finding new species!! And in Ecuador - just checked my CI map of Biodiversity Hotspots - and yes, there is one for Ecuador (Western Ecuador + Amazonian Wilderness Area) - such a great map!
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Conservation International Stay tuned for exciting news tomorrow! You can check our website first thing or we'll post here in the morning.

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Conservation International CI is working with governments in the Coral Triangle to help protect some of our most prescious coral resources. Learn more here and watch a video: http://bit.ly/8ywhW

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Conservation International Experience Conservation International's Team Earth magazine: http://magazine.conservation.org/online/03/TE3online.html

Rosnia
Rosnia
Wow,,, it's amazing!
Scott
Scott
love it.....
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Conservation International Sign the Protect an Acre Pledge, tell friends. Help CI fight climate change.

Source: getinvolved.conservation.org
Sign CI's Protect an Acre Pledge and CI Chairman's Council Members will protect one acre of tropical forest in your name.
Debby
Debby
I support CI...Maju terus Pantang mundur!!!
Androctonus
Androctonus
I am a firm believer that all animals, even the misunderstood ones, deserve protection from population decline, exploitation, and cruelty. I have decided to post a link to the only website that is devoted to the conservation of scorpions.

Http://scorpionconservation101.weebly.com
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Conservation International Cali is a champion

Source: deepseanews.com
Academic judges from Deep Sea News have declared a 340 kg leatherback turtle named Cali to be this year’s Iron Turtle award winner in the Great Turtle Race 2009. The results are a surprise to race fans.
snow
snow
YAY CALI, hehehe
Togar
Togar
congratulation to be a winner
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Source: www.sciencedaily.com
ScienceDaily (Apr. 18, 2009) Leatherbacks are the largest turtles on Earth with evolutionary roots that go back more than 100 million years. But their numbers, particularly in the Pacific, are declining ...
Anthony
Anthony
Its on like Donkey Kong!
Chew
Chew
Backspacer, go go go !!
Josephine
Josephine
we already have winners of this race !!! Congratulations backspacer, seabicuit, nueva esperanze and esteban. and for the others keep up the spirit..go..go..go!!
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Conservation International Have you seen Mr. Leatherback's latest video?

Source: video.nationalgeographic.com
Follow Mr. Leatherback on his travels around the world!
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Conservation International Have you seen how Billy is doing in the race? And check out our scientist's comments on Billy by clicking on his image on the map. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/greatturtlerace-map/

Penny
Penny
Go Billy Go!
Kathy
Kathy
Last I heard, Billy's transmitter stopped. Any word on where Billy is?
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Conservation International The Race is on! Check it out.

Source: animals.nationalgeographic.com
Follow 11 leatherback sea turtles as they travel from Canada to their nesting grounds. Get daily updates, photos, turtle information, and more.
Cynthia
Cynthia
Go turtle go.....
Scott
Scott
That was kewl, looks like BaCKSPACER KICKED SOME TURTLE BUTT.
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Conservation International The race starts tomorrow.

Source: blogs.reuters.com
The contestants are chunky to say the least, but to their celebrity coaches and sponsors they are things of beauty: 11 endangered leatherback sea turtles, competing to be the first to swim from their chilly feeding grounds off the Canadian Atlantic coast to their breeding grounds in the Caribbean.
Jennifer
Jennifer
OOOH gotta pick my turtle!
Rosnia
Rosnia
Ini mahluk apa?
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Conservation International Great Turtle Race on CNN.com

Source: www.cnn.com
With the exception of that come-from-behind win over an overconfident hare, turtles and racing have never really been a very good match.
Vanessa
Vanessa
Go turtles go!
Boni
Boni
This year I would like to see my turtle in the top five instead of the bottom five...Join the fun tomorrow the race starts.
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Conservation International Conservation International and National Geographic’s “Great Turtle Race” is about to hit the open ocean. This year, eleven leatherback sea turtles will be racing from Canada’s Atlantic coast to the beaches of the Caribbean. Sign up for daily race updates – full of fun turtle facts and play-by-play race highlights straight from the ocean: http://www.conservation.org/turtlerace

Jennifer
Jennifer
Yes! the turtles migrate they know where they are going!
Debasish
Debasish
it's not so easy journey
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Conservation International Check out this super cute photo gallery from CI and Happy Valentines Day to all CI fans!

http://www.conservation.org/fmg/pages/galleryplayer.aspx?galleryid=77

February 12 at 6:44am · Report
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Conservation International Hi Valeria,

Thanks for your thoughtful note. There are TONS of ways to get involved with CI. Start here for ways to take action and get involved:

http://www.conservation.org/act/Pages/default.aspx

Also, each page on CI's website and every press release can be easily shared with links at the bottom of every page. You can use Digg, Stumbleupon, Facebook, and others.

Video is sometimes the most compelling way to learn and share about the urgency of environmental conservation and biodiversity preservation. Check out CI's YouTube channel and help spread the word by sharing CI's videos with your friends and family:

http://www.youtube.com/user/ConservationDotOrg

Thank you for helping to grow this important cause. We simply cannot do it without all of you! Keep up the good work!

February 12 at 6:41am · Report
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Conservation International The winner of CI's Eco-Adventure Contest, Tabitha Stone, just returned from the Galapagos. Sounds like she had an amazing trip! Here's what Tabitha had to say about her experience:

We just got back from the Galapagos Islands last week and it was the trip of a lifetime! The naturalists were so well educated and had amazing knowledge of the islands. Each day we were provided with an itinerary of wildlife that we might encounter, and every day we were able to check off every amazing animal that we hoped to come across! As someone who is extremely passionate about nature, I found myself moved to tears several times over the beauty of it all. I was so touched by the experience, and feel so fortunate to have been provided with the opportunity. There is no better classroom. I only wish I could share what I learned with the whole world!

Thank you so much for this opportunity, it's clear why they are called "The Enchanted Islands".

Thanks for sharing, Tabitha!

September 25, 2008 at 12:52pm · Report
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Conservation International Don't forget to vote for CI in Trip Advisor's $1M donation project.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Causes

Think of the $1 million as a pie. Each organization's slice of that pie depends on how many votes it receives. More votes = more money.

Vote CI!

September 18, 2008 at 7:54pm · Report
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Conservation International Introducing CI's new interactive map!

CI has just launched an awesome new feature on Conservation.org...an interactive map to show you conservation stories from all over the world. Hover over locations on the map to see conservation projects in action and zoom in to learn more. Make this map your destination for all your conservation information.

http://www.conservation.org/explore/map/pages/map.aspx

July 14, 2008 at 9:23am · Report
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Facebook entered the Conservation International Hall of Fame as a Top Fundraiser ($10).