http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/56143.aspxTue, 17 Nov 2009 15:20:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56143beunderwoodFlorida's Panther faces extinction as a miniscule area of habitat remains for this majestic big cat. Efforts are being made to breed them and reintroduce them to protected land, but you can do your part to help ensure the future of this mighty feline. The Florida Panther needs your help The Florida Panther is considered one of the most endanger...http://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/12045.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 21:16:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:12045JenniferBBirds are in peril. According to the World Wildlife Fund, approximately 70 percent of the world’s nearly 8000 species of birds are declining. Estimates project that climate change could drive up to 75 percent of the world’s bird species in to extinction. Find out more here. Goodbye Birds? We often take birds for granted. We hear the...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/54246.aspxFri, 30 Oct 2009 13:44:15 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54246terrieschultzOverfishing of small prey fish species has reduced their populations to such a degree that predators that depend on them for food are suffering malnutrition or starving. Increase in Aquaculture is Causing Overfishing of Prey Fish The vast size of the oceans would lead us to believe that they contain an endless supply of fish for the taking, but not...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/11283.aspxTue, 22 Sep 2009 16:42:13 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11283NikiRaynePenguins are being greatly threatened by the effects of global warming drive them from their home and limit access to food supplies. Find out more about the problems facing penguins and what the predictions for loss are. The Problem with Penguins As the negative impacts of global warming are being felt all over the world, new studies are revealing ...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/49616.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 16:40:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49616AlyssaAstUnfortunately, killer whales have become endangered. Many wonder why are killer whales endangered when they are such beautiful mammals. Multiple threats have caused the whale to find a place on the endangered species list. Many conservation projects are trying to save the whales from extinction. About Killer Whales Killer whales are beautiful mamma...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/49615.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 16:37:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49615AlyssaAstGiant kangaroo rats are among the many animals that have found a place on the endangered species list. Endangered kangaroo rats have extremely low population numbers and are at risk of becoming extinct. Conservation projects are underway to try and keep this from happening. About Giant Kangaroo Rats There are over 20 different species of kangaroo r...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/49611.aspxMon, 21 Sep 2009 16:18:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:49611AlyssaAstThe Harpy Eagle has found its way onto the endangered species list. Many factors have contributed to the eagle becoming endangered. Conserving the Harpy Eagle may be the only way to remove it from being endangered. About the Harpy Eagle The Harpy Eagle is a beautiful bird that calls the lands of Mexico and Argentina home. These magnificent birds ar...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/11214.aspxTue, 15 Sep 2009 19:33:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:11214JenniferBWhat are introduced species? Also known as exotic species, these are plants or animal life that is introduced from a foreign ecosystem. This can cause biodiversity loss and other damage to local ecosystems. The Problems with Introduced Species According to the IUCN, the biggest threats to biodiversity are those related to human activity. Of tho...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/27056.aspxTue, 15 Sep 2009 14:32:19 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27056habarizasafariLearn fun ways to teach your kids about endangered species. It is important to teach children about endangered species because they are the future caretakers of the planet. Through education, children will become aware of endangered animals and learn steps humans can take to save endangered species from extinction. By raising a generation of enviro...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/10345.aspxFri, 28 Aug 2009 20:08:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:10345NikiRayneThe smallest of the true seals moves to the endangered list on the IUCN's list of threatened and endangered species. About the Caspian Seal In the Caspian Sea there is a tiny little seal that grows to be only around 1.5 meters in length which has long called the rocky banks and waters of the land locked area home; but this familiar site is disa...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/46600.aspxMon, 24 Aug 2009 14:53:47 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46600AlyssaAstClouded leopards are beautiful cats that have unfortunately made their way onto the endangered species list. Many environmental dangers have caused many of these cats to die. Human interactions have caused these cats to suffer devastating consequences. Clouded leopards call the lands of Southeast Asia home. Unfortunately, their homelands have becom...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/46598.aspxMon, 24 Aug 2009 14:49:05 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46598AlyssaAstCan we save the California condor? This question has been on the mind of many people for decades. This large bird has been boarding extinction for numerous years. Conservation projects have been underway to help save these wonderful creatures. California condors are beautiful birds that can live up to 40 years. These magnificent creatures are o...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/46597.aspxMon, 24 Aug 2009 14:42:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:46597AlyssaAstThe blue whale is a majestic creature that has sadly found a place on the endangered species list. Many factors have contributed to the blue whale being placed on the endangered list. Many projects are underway to try and increase the blue whale population. Blue whales are large majestic creatures that call the ocean waters their home. It is a sad ...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/44371.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 02:28:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44371rosekitchen216This article focuses on the Amur leopard, a big cat that is an endangered species. The Amur leopard is found in the Russian Far East, in some other temperate forests and in the mountainous areas of the taiga. It is a wild cat and is considered one of the rarest big cats in the world. It is estimated that only 35 to 45 Amur leopards remain in the wi...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/44370.aspxSat, 01 Aug 2009 02:27:06 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44370rosekitchen216This article focuses on the Asiatic cheetah, a big cat that is nearly extinct. The Asiatic Cheetah is a wild cat that can be found in Northern Iran and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that only fifty to sixty of these big cats remain in the wild. These cats live approximately twelve to fourteen years on average. Asiatic cheetahs are very rare a...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/44257.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 20:38:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44257ginkgo100The Komodo dragon, a giant lizard found only on a few small islands, is a deadly predator, yet its bite is weaker than that of a housecat. Find out what threat this species poses to humans—and the threat of extinction that it faces itself. A Unique Lizard The Komodo dragon ( Varanus komodoensis ) is a member of the monitor lizard family and i...http://www.brighthub.com/environment/science-environmental/articles/44107.aspxFri, 31 Jul 2009 13:13:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:44107DarleneMany of earth's species are now endangered and facing extinction. Despite desperate conservation efforts some species continue to decline. For some species, such as the Chinese River Dolphin, time has run out. Features The Chinese River Dolphin is the rarest species of marine mammals. Also known as the Yangtze Dolphin or Baiji, it is a freshwat...