Clouds of Reality….notes on how humans reached the list of species in danger of extinction…

Notes and errata on how humans reached the Endangered Species List….

Ikea is engaged in destroying primeval forests in Russia. It has the blessing of Russia, no doubt, but it also has the blessing of the eco-label FSC. Ikea and the FSC have come under attack over label fraud in connection with the goings-on in Karelia. Both deny any wrongdoing. Consumers might have another opinion.

Caring for the environment.

Should we not understand why humans intefere in wildlife and why we protect certain animals yet others we actively seek to eradicate?

It was once thought to be closely related to civets and their relatives, but genetic evidence suggests that it actually is related to other Madagascan carnivores that collectively are related to mongooses.Just how many fossa exist on Madagascar, is also not known. Official estimates suggest that fewer than 2500 survive and the animal should be urgently considered as Endangered…

Many people love zoos, whereas others think they are cruel and inhumane. Should animals be kept in zoos, or only live in the wild? There are pros and cons to each position.

Trafficking in Tiger Parts is horrendous!

Unless people refuse to buy ivory products, the ivory trade will continue to flourish and elephants will continue to be slaughtered.

Is the use of fur coats the main problem? think and smile!