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about the
cover: In addition
to serving as America’s national emblem, the majestic bald
eagle (photo by John Hyde) is a symbol of the Endangered
Species Act’s success. The species nearly died out due to DDT
exposure and other threats, but today over 11,000 nesting
pairs inhabit the continental United States. A multitude of
species have received protection from this important
legislation since it was enacted in 1973, and today it is
needed more than ever (see story). Recently, the World
Conservation Union released an updated Red List of Threatened
Species, stating that one in four mammals and a third of all
amphibians are in jeopardy. Threats are increasing, from
global warming to habitat encroachment, and the number of
species at risk of extinction is up 88 percent from last year.
This could have a devastating effect on the food chain, as
well as ecosystems and the lives of both animals and people
around the globe.
Full
Fall
2007 AWI Quarterly as PDF |
