But landowners may not begin enrolling new property in the program until Congress reaches agreement on the stalled farm bill, and that uncertainty was the biggest impediment to conservation efforts, Mr. Vilsack said.
"It will be 'Shark kills human,' and that activity is very bad for conservation efforts".
The issues surrounding the hunting of big game are complex: conservation efforts, for better or worse, often rely upon the hefty checks hunters write; and who wasn't made to feel uncomfortable at seeing the life of a lion equated to a human's, especially considering how great the need is for so many in Africa?
Titcomb, who has studied skin diseases in dolphins for over a decade, said that her biggest concern is aiding conservation efforts.
"I'd be happier about captive breeding if I thought it helped wild cheetahs," said Luke Hunter, president of Panthera, a nonprofit group that works on global conservation efforts for big cats in the wild, including cheetahs.
It's a great introduction to Namibia's conservation efforts and get up-close and personal with some big cats!
Brazil enjoys the "privilege" of having the world's biggest rainforest and can be proud of its conservation efforts, President Dilma Rousseff has said.
As with the rest of the state, North Texas has focused its conservation efforts on landscaping, the use of big-budget advertising campaigns, and replacement programs for water-using appliances and lawn-watering equipment.
In addition to producing award-winning films and stunning wildlife photography, the Jouberts have been advocating for the African predators for decades, launching the Big Cats Initiative in partnership with the National Geographic Society to promote conservation efforts on the ground.
The legendary magicians regularly used big cats in their performances and are well-known for their wildlife conservation efforts, which include saving the white lions.
