Solutions: Wildlife

We need to preserve the wild life of our planet. We live in an encompassing net of biological relationships. Some can be close and fun, but all of them are important and have a place.

The bees have a serious problem. One quarter of bee colonies have died in recent years. Beekeepers and farmers are very alarmed. What is causing the disappearance of so many bees? Early on, beekeepers like David Hackenberg believed that the culprit is a relatively new type of pesticide called "neonicotinoids," a synthetic chemical based on nicotine. Hackenberg said, "Well, basically, the chemical, the manufacturers of this product say it breaks down their immune system, causes memory loss, causes nervous system disorders. It causes the insects to quit feeding." This has since been verfied and proven with studies in Europe where they have banned these chemicals.
Why is the United States government reluctant to ban dangerous chemicals? Corporate lobbyists could answer that.

"In the beginning of all things wisdom and knowledge were with the animals, for Tirawa, the One Above, did not speak directly to man. He sent certain animals to tell men that he showed himself through the beasts, and that from them, and from the stars and the sun and the moon should man learn .... all things tell of Tirawa."
Eagle Chief (Letakots-Lesa) (late 19th century): Pawnee

Resources & Links

• LEWA Kamunyak the Lioness and the Lamb
• Norbert Rosing - Wildlife Photographer
• Globe Images
• Nature Pictures
• English Villages
• English Villages
• Welwyn Hatfield UK

Polar Bear & Dogs - Norbert Rosing

Kamuniak & one of her adopted Oryx lambs - BBC