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Feds propose 1,200 sq. miles for jaguar habitat in S. AZz (and more in NM)
Tucson Sentinel ^ | Aug 17, 2012 | Dylan Smith

Posted on 08/19/2012 2:42:25 PM PDT by CedarDave

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing that 838,000 acres near the U.S.-Mexico border be designated as critical habitat for jaguars. While a small section of the proposed zone is in New Mexico, most of the land is in Southern Arizona, including the area of the proposed Rosemont Mine.

The move was hailed by the environmental group that has long worked for jaguar protection.

"Jaguars once roamed across the United States, from California to Louisiana, but have been virtually extinct here since the 1950s," said Kierán Suckling, executive director of the Tucson-based Center for Biological Diversity, which sued to push a recovery plan for jaguars.

The agency is set to publish its findings in the Federal Register on Monday, said spokesman Jeff Humphrey, which will trigger a 60-day public comment period.

The proposed critical habitat—outlined in a 126-page document—will help protect the jaguar, which was declared an endangered species in 1997, from extinction, Humphrey said.

While there have only been "a handful of jaguars seen (in Southern Arizona) in 50 years ... they are elusive cats," Humphrey said. There have been three confirmed jaguar sightings in the last five years, he said.

Jaguar habit extends through Mexico into Central and South America.

(Excerpt) Read more at tucsonsentinel.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; US: Arizona; US: New Mexico
KEYWORDS: bigcats; biologicaldiversity; cats; endangeredspecies; jaguar; kiernsuckling; kittyping; landgrab; wildlife
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To: carriage_hill

Lucas Electricals have left me stranded more times that I can count. One time driving through the city years ago I was waved to by three separate tow truck operators on the same trip.

That sort of thing stays with your for years. A sort of PTSD.


61 posted on 08/19/2012 5:07:07 PM PDT by Chickensoup (STOP The Great O-ppression)
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To: Chickensoup

LOL. I actually had pretty good luck with most of them. It was the sidedraft Weber carbs I hated. I’ve had TR6s, MGs, TVRs, Jags, Lotus, RR and loved all the Lucas jokes, though; I’m sure you know them...

Brits & warm beer...
Prince of Darkness...
On a cloudy day...

http://www.nittanyroadriders.com/NRR-News/VintageLucas.htm

Heh.


62 posted on 08/19/2012 5:17:19 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (Harry Reid [PERVERT-NV] has Vickie-the-goat in lingerie & stiletto heels, tied-up in his office.)
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To: carriage_hill
This approximates the one I had (1968 mk2/340):


63 posted on 08/19/2012 5:18:10 PM PDT by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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To: PLMerite

Very, very sweet!


64 posted on 08/19/2012 5:26:01 PM PDT by Carriage Hill (Harry Reid [PERVERT-NV] has Vickie-the-goat in lingerie & stiletto heels, tied-up in his office.)
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To: Not now, Not ever!
I wonder, does getting a name like that constitute grounds to sue one's parents for damages?

No. This issue has been addressed many times in lawsuits in the black community. Lashita, Female, Nushawn-Daquil and the like have all been told to simply apply for a legal name change through normal channels. They don't get a payday cause their mama found their name in a bowl of alphabet soup.

65 posted on 08/19/2012 5:28:43 PM PDT by 17th Miss Regt
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To: CedarDave
According to Wiki "dense rainforest is its preferred habitat", and there is a reserve in such an environment in Belize:

Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, established in 1990 is world renowned for being the first jaguar reserve. This "one of a kind" reserve was established as a result of jaguar studies conducted in the area by Alan Rabinowitz. Besides being the home to Belize's largest cat, the Sanctuary protects the headwaters of two major river systems and supports an abundance of hardwood vegetation and a diverse faunal assemblage.

Over 128,000 acres of lush jungle are ringed by the spectacular Cockscomb Mountains. The wonders and diversity are accessible to both the casual visitor and the serious naturalist through a series of nature trails. These trails vary in degrees of difficulty ranging from an easy hour-long stroll along the river to a four (4) day challenge of conquering Victoria Peak . The Victoria Peak trail is only accessible during the dry season and requires a permit and a tour guide (experienced guides can be hired from the local communities buffering the sanctuary).




On my itinerary if I ever make it that far south.
66 posted on 08/19/2012 5:39:39 PM PDT by caveat emptor (Zippity Do Dah)
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To: carriage_hill

Well, mine was in a little rougher shape. But I still think Jags are fine cars when they’re running on all cylinders.


67 posted on 08/19/2012 6:05:27 PM PDT by PLMerite (Shut the Beyotch Down! Burn, baby, burn!)
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To: cripplecreek

“Our “republican” governor just announced that they were buying 2000 acres right on the edge of my little town.”

Just another transfer of our money to their wealthy buddies. Party doesn’t matter only politics. OLIGARCHS ALL.


68 posted on 08/19/2012 6:54:13 PM PDT by A Strict Constructionist (We're an Oligrachy...Resistance to tyrants is obedience to God. Thomas Jefferson)
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To: A Strict Constructionist
Just another transfer of our money to their wealthy buddies.

That's exactly what it is. $3 million seemed exceptionally high for 2000 acres with more than half of it being swampland so I did so digging into the tax records. I found one half acre parcel that was assessed at $18,000 two yeas ago that is assessed at $2600 today. Over the last few years this guy has bought over 3000 acres in the area at rock bottom prices and then selling it to the state at a hefty profit.

The big winner in this lottery was Domino's farms (Of Dominoe's Pizza) They're selling 54 acres at $2.275 million.

$2.275M grant will let Washtenaw County buy 54 acres of Domino's Farms land for preservation
69 posted on 08/19/2012 7:12:08 PM PDT by cripplecreek (What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul?)
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To: Nachum

Ping.


70 posted on 08/19/2012 8:31:29 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: Jet Jaguar; NorwegianViking; ExTexasRedhead; HollyB; FromLori; EricTheRed_VocalMinority; ...

The list, Ping

Let me know if you would like to be on or off the ping list

http://www.nachumlist.com/agenda21.htm


71 posted on 08/19/2012 8:38:04 PM PDT by Nachum (The complete Obama list at www.nachumlist.com)
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To: CedarDave

72 posted on 08/19/2012 10:46:54 PM PDT by mirkwood
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To: mirkwood
Dang! We are going to have to require Harry Reid warnings before postings much as we do of all those lovely Helen Thomas warnings. Warning the following image may be disturbing to people with normal libidos:

wild sexy woman
73 posted on 08/20/2012 7:12:52 AM PDT by 3Fingas (Sons and Daughters of Freedom, Committee of Correspondence)
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To: CedarDave

What’s next, habitats for Cougars, Mustangs, Rams, Eagles, Impalas, Lynxs, Firebirds and of course, we can’t forget the Pintos and Bobcats. B-D


74 posted on 08/20/2012 8:10:12 AM PDT by Nowhere Man (June 28th, 2012, the Day America Jumped The Shark.)
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To: cripplecreek

good work! great find.


75 posted on 08/20/2012 10:01:30 AM PDT by ColdOne (I miss my poochie... Tasha 2000~3/14/11 0bie don' t eat my dog!)
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To: CedarDave

Miller Peak Wilderness in the Huachucas, and Nature Conservancy lands west of there, toward the Canelo Hills. San Bernardino Wildlife Refuge in the Douglas area, and another whose name I forget in the Nogales/Ajo/Arivaca area.

So, what you say may be true. Regardless, The Center for Bio-Dumbness is going to continue to sue to keep us off the land.


76 posted on 08/23/2012 4:15:31 PM PDT by HiJinx (He who controls the water, controls life.)
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To: fella

New copper mine going into development in the area of Tucson, AZ. It will bring a ton of jobs and economic improvement to southern Arizona; but at some environmental cost.

That definitely has Kieran Suckling in a fit.


77 posted on 08/23/2012 4:17:42 PM PDT by HiJinx (He who controls the water, controls life.)
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