Animal Species: Articles & Info on Endangered Species, Habitats & More

Species Spotlight: Black Footed Ferret

Black Footed Ferrets were almost extinct. In fact, they were once thought to be extinct. Read about these cute but feisty carnivores and find out what recovery efforts are being done to save this species.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: Sweet Chestnut Tree

The chestnut has held the interest of many. It is sung about in a popular Christmas Carol and mentioned in Shakespeare's Macbeth. The Sweet Chestnut Tree is used for food, wood and to make medicine.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Species Spotlight: Leafhoppers

These little bugs are everywhere. They can be found in your backyard, at the local farm, in the desert, in the tropics, in the mountains or in the forest.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Sep 21, 2009 to
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Asian Leopard Cat

This article focuses on the life, behavior and habitat of the Asian leopard cat.

Published by R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen (9095 pts

) on Sep 15, 2009 to
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Species Spotlight: Spring Peeper

Read about Spring Peepers; the tiny frogs with big voices.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Sep 10, 2009 to
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Species Spotlight: Amazing Facts about Hummingbirds

The hummingbird is the only bird that can fly backwards. Learn more facts about hummingbirds and see why they are so amazing.

Published by Diana (14921 pts

) on Sep 9, 2009 to
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Species Spotlight: Raccoon Facts

Learn about the raccoon, an intelligent animal with some remarkable abilities. Find interesting facts about their behavior, habitat, diet, and more.

Published by Diana (14921 pts

) on Sep 4, 2009 to
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Species Spotlight: White Tailed Deer Facts

Learn about the beautiful white tailed deer. Find interesting facts about their behavior, habitat, diet, and more.

Published by Diana (14921 pts

) on Sep 3, 2009 to
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Species Spotlight: Cuban Crocodile

This species spotlight highlights the quick, strong and agile Cuban Crocodile, listed as critically endangered. Only found in two small areas in Cuba, conservation efforts are crucial to their survival.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Sep 1, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles

Species Spotlight: Gray Wolf

This species spotlight focuses on the beautiful Gray Wolf. The ancestor of man's best friend and the subject of many legends.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts

) on Sep 1, 2009 to
Environmental Science Articles