May 31, 1993

OTTER RESCUE – Valdez

When otters were threatened by the Exxon Valdez oil spill, a large scale effort was launched to save them.

May 28, 1993

TRUMPETER SWANS – An Appreciation

Once regarded as messengers of the gods, Trumpeter Swans face a questionable future.

May 27, 1993

CFC’S – Refrigeration Alternatives

As manufacturers search for alternatives to ozone-depleting Chlorofluorocarbons, they are being required by law not to vent any CFC’s into the atmosphere.

May 26, 1993

LIONS – Prides

Illegal trophy hunting can decimate not only present but future generations of lions.

May 25, 1993

LIONS – Roar

What does a lion’s roar communicate?

May 24, 1993

INCINERATOR ASH RECYCLING – Artificial Reefs

Can incinerator ash be safely used in the construction of artificial reefs?

May 21, 1993

TRUMPETER SWANS – Preservation

To prevent a large die-off of Trumpeter Swans, efforts are being made to redistribute them.

May 20, 1993

TRUMPETER SWANS

Even though Trumpeter Swans are making a comeback, they still face potential devastation.

May 19, 1993

INCINERATOR ASH RECYCLING

Buildings can now be constructed with blocks made of recycled incinerator ash.

May 18, 1993

RACOONS – Adaptability

The racoon has proved itself a clever and resourceful survivor.

May 17, 1993

RACOONS AND RABIES

Even though racoons have reintroduced rabies to the northeast, efforts to eliminate them are misguided.

May 14, 1993

KILLER WHALES – Behavior

Scientists are just now begining to understand the ususual behavior of the Killer Whale.

May 13, 1993

KILLER WHALES- Human Impact

Killer Whales pose no threat to people, but humanity’s impact on the whales is far from benign.

May 12, 1993

TIBET – Yaks

One of the most unique and impressive animals of the Tibetan Plateau is the Wild Yak.

May 11, 1993

KILLER WHALES – Calls

Sound may play a significant role in the underwater world of the Killer Whale.

May 10, 1993

TIBET – Wildlife Reserve

Tibet may soon be the site of the largest wildlife reserve in the world.

May 7, 1993

TIBET – Conservation Research

What are the challenges of setting up a wildlife reserve in this remote region?

May 5, 1993

NORTH AMERICAN RAINFOREST – Medicinal Plants

Like the tropical rainforests of the world, North America’s temperate rainforest may contain useful medicinal plants.

May 4, 1993

NORTH AMERICAN RAINFOREST

North America is the site of the most extensive temperate rainforest in the world.

May 3, 1993

UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE – A Plan of Action

Is it possible to organize the world community to solve global environmental problems?