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Where Have All the Birds Gone?
Birds 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.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Nov 5, 2009 to
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Ocean Predators are Starving due to Overfishing
Overfishing 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.

Published by Terrie Schultz (2,494 pts ) on Oct 30, 2009 to
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Penguin Peril: Penguin Colonies Face Major Decline Due to Climate Change
Penguins 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.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Sep 22, 2009 to
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Why are Killer Whales Endangered?
Unfortunately, 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.

Published by AlyssaAst (11,408 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Endangered Kangaroo Rats and Conservation Projects
Giant 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.

Published by AlyssaAst (11,408 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Endangered Species: Conserving the Harpy Eagle
The 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.

Published by AlyssaAst (11,408 pts ) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Problems Caused by Introduced Species
What 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.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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How to Teach Kids About Endangered Species
Learn fun ways to teach your kids about endangered species.

Published by Rose Kivi (3,699 pts ) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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Dire Future for The Caspian Seal As Its Status is Upgraded to Endangered
The smallest of the true seals moves to the endangered list on the IUCN's list of threatened and endangered species.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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The United Nations Takes a Stand on Biodiversity
Global 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.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts ) on Aug 28, 2009 to
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