http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/15007.aspxFri, 13 Nov 2009 20:05:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15007mwsche09Snow leopards are graceful, agile, powerful creatures close to becoming extinct. Find out why these magnificent animals are endangered and how conservationists across the globe are helping them. One of the best parts of Silent Roar , filmmaker Hugh Miles’ documentary on the snow leopard, is a shot of a leopard hunting in the highlands of northern I...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/15489.aspxTue, 20 Oct 2009 14:40:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15489NikiRayneThe first part of a simple guide to help you understand what environmental science is, how it is used, and what opportunities are available for you in this growing and important field. What is Environmental Science? With the news constantly filled by headline after headline of news and information about the environment and the range of problems...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/21323.aspxMon, 28 Sep 2009 15:21:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21323habarizasafariThe Wild Turkey is a relative of the Domestic Turkey. Intelligent and brave, these wild birds were once spoken of by Benjamin Franklin, who said that they were more dignified than the Bald Eagle. Description Wild Turkeys are large birds. They reach up to 48 inches long and weigh up to 25 pounds. They can have up to a five foot wing span. Wild Turke...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/21029.aspxMon, 14 Sep 2009 20:38:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21029sarahsojaCalifornia is not only one of the most biologically diverse states in the nation, it’s one of the most diverse areas in the world. California is home to a global biodiversity hotspot—the California Floristic Province, which is one of 34 hotspots on Earth. First in Biodiversity According to NatureServe, California is the most biologicall...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/19439.aspxMon, 14 Sep 2009 20:24:33 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19439sarahsojaFrom mollusks to freshwater fish, Alabama has one of the highest levels of biodiversity in the U.S. Alabama: Fifth in the U.S. for Biodiversity According to a 2002 report by NatureServe, Alabama is fifth in the nation in terms of biodiversity. And it doesn’t stop there: Alabama’s waters have the largest number of freshwater mollusks and freshwa...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/21035.aspxMon, 14 Sep 2009 20:23:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21035sarahsojaConnecticut is a small state with a large amount of biodiversity. The state of Connecticut is divided into rivers, lakes, salt- and fresh-water wetlands, moderate hills, and forests. Significant areas of biodiversity include the Long Island Sound, Connecticut River Valley and watershed, and Litchfield Hills, which is part of the Appalachian Trail. ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/21310.aspxMon, 14 Sep 2009 20:23:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:21310sarahsojaIdaho isn’t home to just potatoes—it’s also home to a wide variety of animals, plants, and ecology. Welcome to Idaho Idaho is diverse not only in its plant and animals species, but in its topography, geology, and climate. Northern Idaho is mountainous and covered by coniferous forests dotted with pristine lakes, while Southern Ida...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/17012.aspxTue, 01 Sep 2009 16:11:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:17012habarizasafariThis species spotlight focuses on the beautiful Gray Wolf. The ancestor of man's best friend and the subject of many legends. Description Contrary to the name, Gray Wolves do not always have gray fur. They can also have brown, red, white or black fur. They are the largest species of wild canine, weighing as much as 130 pounds and reaching a len...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/9465.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:53:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9465JenniferBGlobal biodiversity is threatened more than ever due to pressures such as global warming, invasive species and habitat loss. Discover how the United Nations is taking a stand to save what's left of our precious biodiversity. What are the United Nations Millennium Development Goals? In the year 2000, global leaders gathered together to discu...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/9066.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 15:38:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9066JenniferBJust how will opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge affect the biodiversity of this protected region? Find out here! Impacts on Wildlife In 2000, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) released a report on the potential oil production from the coastal plain of ANWR. The reports stated that the coastal plain region of ANWR is t...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/45734.aspxSun, 16 Aug 2009 03:54:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45734cathymccMarine life is an important part of conservation. What can you do to help? Overview The study of marine resources and the functions of ecosystems is the focus of Marine conservation. Marine conservationists rely on a series of principles and data to figure how best to protect marine life and their ecosystems. Marine conservationists are restori...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/15474.aspxSat, 15 Aug 2009 22:43:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:15474habarizasafariThere were large populations of White Winged Ducks in the early 1900's. Today, they are one of the most endangered waterfowl species in the world and their numbers are continuing to decline. Read more about this unique and rarely seen duck. Identification White Winged Ducks are not easily spotted in the wild because they spend their days hidden...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/45588.aspxSat, 15 Aug 2009 02:28:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:45588StarperIt’s said that there is over 500 different species of animals that have become extinct. There are many endangered animals that are in dire need of our help before it is too late for them. Remember Extinction is forever. Here is a list of things we can do to make a difference. Endangered species what we can do to help make a difference It’s sa...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/13605.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 20:29:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:13605habarizasafariA move to temporarily close the Mediterranean Tuna Fishery has been recommended until more research can be done and a new plan can be set in place to save Bluefin Tuna from devastation resulting from over fishing. An independent panel established by the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) has recommended the temp...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/8887.aspxTue, 30 Jun 2009 14:10:39 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8887habarizasafariGrowth of non-native species of weeds and plants are killing grasslands that the Rhinoceroses Unicornis depend on as a food source. Conservationists are concerned that destruction of grasslands will force the endangered rhinos to leave their protected environment in search of food. The Rhinoceros Unicornis whose common name is the Great One-Horned ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/38549.aspxMon, 15 Jun 2009 17:36:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:38549allychevalierWhile the reasons for saving endangered species might seem obvious to many people, many others question why, precisely, we try and conserve endangered species, citing everything from natural selection to whether there's even any actual benefit to the environment. Check out the debate. For some it's a question with an obvious answer, for others....http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/36755.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 19:09:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36755ginkgo100The International Union for the Conservation of Nature, or IUCN, is a non-governmental organization whose members represent 160 countries — with a goal of ending the global threat to critically endangered species. About the IUCN Endangered species don't pay attention to international borders. Conservation of threatened, let alone critically e...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/34933.aspxWed, 13 May 2009 20:14:17 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34933ginkgo100The Asian arowana, resembling the mythical Chinese dragon, is one of the most striking freshwater fishes on the planet. Discover the story behind these coveted but endangered creatures. The Chinese dragon fish ( Scleropages formosus ), also called the Asian arowana and Asian bonytongue, is virtually unknown in the West, but it is beloved in Far Eas...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/33417.aspxWed, 29 Apr 2009 16:05:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:33417MaricarBiosphere reserves are representative coastal and terrestrial ecosystems whose goals are conservation, sustainable use, environmental research and education. The sites are designated by UNESCO's Man and the Biosphere Programme. All over the world, hundreds of sites called biosphere reserves have been established by UNESCO under its Man and the ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/9423.aspxTue, 31 Mar 2009 20:52:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:9423JenniferBWe hear a lot about endangered species in the news, but what exactly constitutes an endangered species? Find out just how endangered species are classified and more, here! How are Endangered Species Classified? Cute polar bears struggling to stay adrift amidst melting ice. Mountain gorillas eating leaves while trying to steer clear of p...