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Trouble in Tasmania: Why the Devils Are In Danger

The Tasmanian Devil is a cultural icon: it appears on coins, sports jerseys, and even in Loony Tunes skits. But the real devils are falling prey to a terrible cancer that might make them extinct.

Published by Matt Schelke (1,085 pts

) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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Can The Goddess of the Yangtze Survive?: China's Last Minute Attempt to Save the Remainder of the Yangtze River Dolphins

Can China save the last of the Yangtze River Dolphins? Find out more about this nearly extinct white river dolphin.

Published by Niki Fears (6,635 pts

) on Sep 22, 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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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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Endangered Species: Albatross

Why the Albatross is an endangered species and what can be done to remedy the situation.

Published by ElijahS (567 pts

) on Jan 31, 2009 to
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What is Biodiversity?

Biodiversity has become a buzzword in recent times, but it is far more than just that- it is also an indicator of the state of our planet. Find out what Biodiversity is, what it means and all about the diverse species on our planet!

Published by Sean Fears (5,850 pts

) on Jan 15, 2009 to
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The Phoenix of North America: The Bald Eagle

Bald eagles are well known as symbols of democracy and freedom around the world. But these magnificent birds were almost extinct in the 1950s.

Published by Matt Schelke (1,085 pts

) on Nov 28, 2008 to
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Human Causes of Extinction: Overexploitation

One of the major human activities that leads to the irreversible biodiversity loss is the overexploitation of certain animals. This occurs when the human destruction or use of a species outpaces that species’ ability to reproduce. Read more about this critical problem.

Published by JenniferB (4,360 pts

) on Oct 16, 2008 to
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