The animosity toward conservation science

[MoCarp]

Sometimes they do get it right I lifted this from the NWF 

Long a symbol of our nation’s pride, the bald eagle came to the brink of extinction throughout much of its range in the 1960s. Following a long-term decline coinciding with a reduction in its prey species, introduction of the egg-thinning pesticide DDT nearly wiped out bald eagles from the lower 48 states. 

In 1962, Rachel Carson’s landmark conservation science book Silent Spring brought to light the detrimental effects of DDT on birds and the environment, and under mounting pressure, the EPA largely banned the use of DDT in 1972. The bald eagle landed on the original endangered species list in 1967, gaining important protections from hunting and loss of habitat. 

The ban on DDT, protections from the Endangered Species Act, and captive breeding and reintroduction efforts all helped reverse the bald eagle’s decline. In 2007, the Interior Department officially declared the bald eagle fully recovered and removed it from the endangered species list. As of 2009, there were an estimated 143,000 bald eagles in the United States.

[MoCarp]

Ozark Hellbenders from the FWS page

Some Ozark Highland streams are home to the federally endangered Ozark hellbender (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis bishop). These large salamanders spend their lives in clear, cool spring-fed streams, under large rocks or in crevices.

For reasons that remain unclear, hellbender populations precipitously declined in the 1990s. In fall 2011, with support from the Service and state fish and wildlife agencies, the St. Louis Zoo successfully fertilized a clutch of eggs—a significant milestone for a captive breeding program that was 10 years in the making. From these eggs, 165 hellbenders hatched—a huge stride in recovery for the species. In addition to successful captive breeding, scientists have become adept at locating eggs in the wild. The result of both efforts is over 2,400 Ozark hellbenders slated for release back into Ozark streams. Young hellbenders are held in captivity until they reach larger sizes so they stand a better chance for survival when they are released into the wild. With this approach, biologists can stabilize hellbender populations until causes of their declines are addressed.

[Mitch f]

45 minutes ago, MoCarp said:

Sometimes they do get it right I lifted this from the NWF 

Long a symbol of our nation’s pride, the bald eagle came to the brink of extinction throughout much of its range in the 1960s. Following a long-term decline coinciding with a reduction in its prey species, introduction of the egg-thinning pesticide DDT nearly wiped out bald eagles from the lower 48 states. 

In 1962, Rachel Carson’s landmark conservation science book Silent Spring brought to light the detrimental effects of DDT on birds and the environment, and under mounting pressure, the EPA largely banned the use of DDT in 1972. The bald eagle landed on the original endangered species list in 1967, gaining important protections from hunting and loss of habitat. 

The ban on DDT, protections from the Endangered Species Act, and captive breeding and reintroduction efforts all helped reverse the bald eagle’s decline. In 2007, the Interior Department officially declared the bald eagle fully recovered and removed it from the endangered species list. As of 2009, there were an estimated 143,000 bald eagles in the United States.

Thousands, I mean millions   died of malaria around the world because of her. 

[tjm]

3 minutes ago, Mitch f said:

Thousands, I mean millions   died of malaria around the world because of her. 

Those were just humans, humans ain't on no endangered list.

[MoCarp]

22 hours ago, Mitch f said:

Thousands, I mean millions   died of malaria around the world because of her. 

Could have been worse she could have reintroduced otters to Missouri 

[Flysmallie]

The reason there is animosity is displayed in the hostile ignorant comments here. You can’t fix stupid. 

[Mitch f]

Trying to be nice

[Mitch f]

27 minutes ago, MoCarp said:

Could have been worse she could have reintroduced otters to Missouri 

killing of millions is ok to you? As long as the Eagles are saved?

[BilletHead]

20 minutes ago, Mitch f said:

killing of millions is ok to you? As long as the Eagles are saved?

               Mitch bring @fishinwrench in here for his opinion. As far as the DDT banning and the deaths from it I am betting he would say it was natures way of thinning the population? It is a virus right that malaria is correct? I haven't got a fight in this deal just wondering?

[Mitch f]

4 minutes ago, BilletHead said:

               Mitch bring @fishinwrench in here for his opinion. As far as the DDT banning and the deaths from it I am betting he would say it was natures way of thinning the population? It is a virus right that malaria is correct? I haven't got a fight in this deal just wondering?

You really don’t like Mr. Wrench, do you? 😂😂😂