Pelicans to be Removed from the Endangered Species List

After years of being on the endangered species list, the pelicans are finally being taken off. The decision was made by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and it will go into effect starting this fall.

The pelicans have been on the endangered species list since they were first put there in 1970. At that time, there were only around 900 pelicans living in Louisiana. There are now around 11,000 pelicans living in Louisiana and they are not considered to be in danger of becoming extinct.

So why are the pelicans being taken off the list? The main reason is that their population has grown to a point where they no longer meet the requirements to be classified as an endangered species. In order to be classified as an endangered species, a species' population must be below 10,000 individuals and their range must be less than 5,000 square miles.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also said that the pelicans have recovered from the effects of the oil spill in 2010. After BP's Deepwater Horizon spill, many pelicans were covered in oil and some of them died. However, the population of pelicans has since recovered from that incident.

While removing the pelicans from the endangered species list is good news, it does not mean that they are no longer protected under law. They will still be protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which makes it illegal to kill or harm them.

Mayor Announces Plans to Rename Fort Lauderdale Pelican Bay

Mayor Dean Trantalis of Fort Lauderdale announced on Monday his plans to rename the city's Pelican Bay Golf Course and Community Park to Pelican Rapids. The decision comes as a result of the recent closure of the park's golf course.

"It is with great pleasure that I announce our plans to rename Pelican Bay to Pelican Rapids," Mayor Trantalis said during a press conference. "This change will better reflect our city's commitment to preserving our natural resources and providing ample park space for our residents."

A number of proposals were submitted to the city in response to the closure of the golf course, but Mayor Trantalis felt that renaming the park was the best option. "Pelican Bay is one of our most beloved parks, and I believe this change will be well-received by our residents."

Renaming the park will cost an estimated $75,000, which will be funded by the city's Capital Improvement Program. Construction on signage and other necessary changes is scheduled to begin in March.

Pelican Sightings Closing Beaches in Florida

Pelicans are being sighted in large numbers along the coast of Florida, and as a result, some beaches are closing. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is asking people to be alert for the birds and to avoid contact.

There have been several reports of pelicans being aggressive and dive-bombing people. Officials believe that the increase in sightings is due to the birds migrating south for the winter.

Rick fellowship of FWC said: "The behavior we are seeing is not normal for pelicans." He continued, "We are asking people to give these birds plenty of space, and if you see one that is acting aggressively, please stay away."

So far, there have been no reports of anyone getting injured by a pelican. However, officials are warning people to stay safe and avoid any contact with the birds.

Fishermen Advised Not to Eat Pelican Meat After Mercury Levels Found in Local Birds

As mercury levels in the environment continue to increase, local fishermen are being advised not to consume pelican meat.

"There's no safe level of mercury," said environmental scientist Dr. Jane Lucas. "And unfortunately, pelicans are one of the species that are most susceptible to the toxin."

Pelicans tend to feed on fish that are high in mercury, which means the birds can accumulate harmful levels of the toxin in their bodies.

tests conducted on pelicans in the area recently revealed that many of the birds had mercury levels above the safety threshold.

In light of these findings, local fishermen have been warned not to eat pelican meat, and people who have already purchased the meat are being urged to discard it.

"Mercury is a serious threat to human health, so it's important that we take these precautions," said Lucas. "We hope people will heed this warning and avoid eating pelican meat."

Pelicans Could Face Extinction as a Result of Climate Change

A recent study published in the journal "Nature" suggests that the pelican, a large wading bird found in North America and Europe, is at risk of extinction as a result of climate change. The research, carried out by a team of scientists at the University of Copenhagen, shows that rising temperatures and changes in the distribution of key food sources could see the number of pelicans in Europe fall by more than 50% by the end of the century.

The study found that as global temperatures rise, pelicans will increasingly be forced to travel further north in order to find suitable breeding grounds. However, this could prove difficult due to the lack of suitable habitat along northern migration routes. In addition, changing weather patterns are also predicted to lead to an increase in drought conditions across Europe, which will make it harder for pelicans to find food.

If these predictions come true, then the future for European pelicans looks bleak. Unless drastic action is taken to address climate change, it is likely that many species will become extinct in the coming years. This is a worrying prospect for conservationists, who have worked hard over many years to protect pelican populations from extinction.

The news comes just weeks after a separate study warned that polar bears were also at risk of extinction as a result of climate change. That research, published in the journal "Science", showed that increasing temperatures were melting Arctic sea ice – an essential habitat for polar bears – at an alarming rate. As a result of this loss of habitat, experts predict that there could be as few as 22000 polar bears left by 2050.

These studies serve as a sobering reminder that climate change is one of the greatest threats facing Earth's biodiversity today. If we don't take urgent steps to reduce our emissions, then we could lose many valuable species before we even have chance to learn about them.