Endangered Species: Then & Now
We’ve already lost several species to extinction in the modern era. Some of the most recent include the Chinese Dolphin Fish and the White …
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Blink and You Might Miss Them: Endangered Species Gallery
According to Lera Miles from the World Conservation Monitoring Centre near Cambridge, “Critically Endangered means that a species’ numbers …
Continue ReadingNo Laughing Matter: Striped Hyenas in Danger
Their body parts are used for medicinal purposes and their habitats are being destroyed. Small wonder then that the striped hyena is in danger of …
Continue ReadingLearn About Endangered Species With This Quiz
Do you ever wonder about the threats facing Earth’s animals and plants? Do you know which endangered species are most at risk, and what is being …
Continue ReadingThe Amusing African Penguin: Biology, Ecology & Conservation
The African penguin was recently listed as an endangered species on the Red Data List. Find out more about the biology and ecology of this flightless …
Continue ReadingEndangered Mammals: A Guide to What's at Stake and the Animal Species on the Road to Extinction
Nearly 20% of the world’s mammals are on the endangered species list. As we humans are also mammals, and the only sentient mammals that exist, we are …
Continue ReadingWhat is a Sloth? Are They an Endangered Species?
When you think of endangered species, slow-moving sloths may not be the first animal to come to mind. Read on to learn more about these unique …
Continue ReadingCauses of Endangered Plant Species
The causes of endangered plant species range from habitat loss to pollution to many other human activities that are not in nature’s interest. …
Continue ReadingInformation on Pacific Pocket Mouse: Endangered Species in California
Perognathus longimembris pacificus, or the Pacific pocket mouse, is an endangered species in California. Find out why the Pacific pocket mouse is …
Continue ReadingA Short Guide to Understanding Endangered Rainforest Species for Kids!
A helpful introduction to understanding endangered rainforest species for kids!
Continue ReadingEndangered Species of the Sahara Desert
The Sahara desert is a huge ecosystem characterized by dryness, hot temperatures and endangered species. Wild asses, antelopes and gazelles are some …
Continue ReadingAre Bottlenose Dolphins Endangered Species?
Bottlenose dolphins are one of the most popular marine mammals. However, with rapid habitat destruction, harvesting, and human infestation in marine …
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