One of the problems caused by the modern way of life (and overpopulation): Oceans are ‘too noisy’ for whales.
A friend only today was talking about peregrine falcons being destroyed by pesticides.
I tried to cheer her up a little with this: Scottish red kite numbers soaring – but so far it’s just one thing that’s been done to offset the damage men do.
Aw Diddums 
I read those as well, depressing isn’t it.
http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2008/09/12/112162/crofters-blame-eagles-for-rise-in-lamb-losses.html
you are right. Very saddening isn’t it. Although there is always hope… I hope… I hope…
That’s a depressing article too, Pete. 🙂 Well, it’s a bit like Jurassic Park almost… one can’t expect nature to play within the rules of man.