Endangered Species
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The Red Squirrel Struggles to Survive in Europe
Everything is against the red squirrel in its fight for survival. Not only deteriorating habitat and a deathly virus, but its very life is threatened by another squirrel.
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Endangered and Threatened Species on Sanibel, FL
The American alligator, West Indian manatee, and wood stork are among the species that thrive in the J. N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refugee on Sanibel Island.
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The South African Leopard
Leopards are found all over the world. They are Africa's second largest big cat. These highly skilled carnivores merit the greatest respect.
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The African Lion - Carnivore Supreme
Lions are strong, fast and clever. These carnivores are magnificent to look at. Sometimes they evoke dread but more often admiration.
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The ESA, U.S. Endangered Species Protection
Threatened and endangered species in the United States rely on the provisions of the Endangered Species Act for protection and conservation of their habitats.
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Brown Pelican Recovers From Near Extinction
The majestic brown pelicans, whose population was nearly wiped out 40 years ago, has recovered so well that it is being removed from the Endangered Species List.
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The Mexican Gray Wolf, an Endangered Subspecies
Over the last century, many sub-species of gray wolves have been identified. Several of them have since disappeared. Is the Mexican wolf next to go?
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The Red Wolf, an Endangered Species
By 1980, red wolves disappeared from the wild. By 1992, through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's hard work, a wild population reemerged. Are red wolves here to stay?
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The Golden Lion Tamarin, an Endangered Species
Thirty years ago, only 200 golden lion tamarins remained in the wild. Thanks to conservation efforts, approximately 1,500 of these small monkeys roam Brazilian forests.
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Koalas Dying From Stress Related Disease
Although Chlamydia is present in most koalas, the decimation of the eucalyptus forests has made this disease deadly.
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The Lowland Gorilla
The gorilla is one of man's closest relatives. They are strong, intelligent and social. Both Lowland and Mountain gorillas are critically endangered.
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The Indo-Chinese Tiger, an Endangered Species
The Indo-Chinese Tiger can be found in six countries. In each one, it is being needlessly slaughtered.
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The Sumatran Tiger, an Endangered Species
Sumatran tigers live, hunt, eat, sleep, and stay isolated on one Indonesian island. Each year that passes, humans take more of their habitat, and fewer tigers remain.
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The South China Tiger, an Endangered Species
The South China tiger was slaughtered for years. It has been killed off to the point that its very existence is questioned. Now, it is likely too late to save this tiger.
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The Malayan Tiger, an Endangered Species
Malayan tigers haven't officially been around long. And if humans continue to hunt them and destroy their habitat, these tigers won't be around much longer.
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The Siberian (Amur) Tiger, an Endangered Species
A half-century ago, fewer than 40 Siberian tigers remained. Since then, the population has grown to several hundred. Is this tiger's conservation a model for success?
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The Bengal Tiger, an Endangered Species
The Royal Bengal tiger is the most numerous tiger sub-species. Yet, like the rest, Bengal tigers remain on the brink of extinction.
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The Tiger's Extinction, an Inevitable Future?
Tigers are the world's largest cats. Their presence is something majestic and powerful. Yet, with tiger sub-species disappearing, their presence may not be long felt.
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The Hawaiian Monk Seal, an Endangered Species
The Hawaiian monk seal may not enter the minds of those vacationing in Hawaii. But for those wishing to conserve this endangered species, the time to act is now.
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The Vaquita, an Endangered Species
Despite the fact that the vaquita is literally on the brink of extinction, global media coverage and conservation efforts seem slight. Has the species been discounted?
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Wolf Reintroduction to the UK is Required by Law
Wolf supporters in Britain and around the world are working to return wolves to the UK as soon as possible, and there are many UK locations to see wolves in the meantime.
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Wolf Hunts Raise Complex Issues
Hunted to extinction in the west by the 1920s, reintroduced wolves now have healthy populations, but recently approved sport hunting could disrupt their pack structure.
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The Alaskan Beluga Whale, an Endangered Species
Beluga whales are smart, gentle creatures that enchant many at aquariums worldwide. In the coastal waters of Alaska, however, their days of enchantment may be limited.
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The Giant Panda, an Endangered Species
Giant pandas are symbolic. To children, they are fat cartoon characters. To the Chinese, they are cultural icons. To conservationists, they are faces of endangerment.
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The Red Panda, an Endangered Species
Everyone has heard of the giant panda bear. The San Diego Zoo plasters the animal's face all over its promotional materials. But how many have heard of the red panda?
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