endangered species

How Austin Residents Learned to Coexist with the Barton Springs Salamander

May 16, 2012

The discovery of an endangered species doesn’t have to mean the end of human activity in its habitat. The story of the Barton Springs Salamander shows that people and threatened animals and plants can coexist… with a little planning.
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5 Green Gifts: Can We Save the Tiger, Scholastic Storybook Treasures, Innobaby, Rain Tees, & Fair Trade Chocolate

December 23, 2011

1. Can We Save the Tiger? I am in love with Can We Save the Tiger? by Martin Jenkins. The illustrations by Vicky White are top notch! Amazing compositions and detail, that is what attracts me to this book so much. The text is filled with informative, yet developmentally appropriate information about endangered and extinct [...]

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Great Children’s Literature: Can We Save the Tiger?

December 14, 2011

I am in love with Can We Save the Tiger? by Martin Jenkins. The illustrations by Vicky White are top notch! Amazing compositions and detail, that is what attracts me to this book so much. The text is filled with informative, yet developmentally appropriate information about endangered and extinct species. Tigers are pretty special — [...]

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Humpback Whales Not as Rare as Believed

November 4, 2011

By all accounts, the environment seems to be in peril. As years continue to pass, we continue to see the consequences of human-caused actions. Depletion of resources, climate change, and the extinction of species have been increasing on an alarming scale.

The Week in Animal News: Javan Rhino Officially Extinct, Hawk With Nail Through its Head, and More (Slideshow)

October 28, 2011

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This week, we received the sobering news that the Javan Rhino is officially extinct: The last of its species was killed by poachers for its horn.

We also have news on a hawk with a nail shot through its head, humpback whales making…

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From Yawning Lions to Buffalo-befriending Birds: Africa’s Threatened Animals in Stunning Photos (Slideshow)

October 24, 2011

Photo: WildiZe

For more than 10 years, the WildiZe African Conservation Foundation has been lending its support to conservation projects across Africa, from improving the relationship between locals and animals to developing sustainable farming pract…

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More Humpback Whales in the North Pacific Than Previously Thought

October 22, 2011

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Scientists have recently come to the conclusion based on one of the largest ever studies on humpback whale populations that the population in the North Pacific is actually higher than previously thought. Scientists believe that n…

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The Week in Animals News: Mass Animal Escape, Sweaters for Penguins, and More (Slideshow)

October 21, 2011

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Residents of Muskingum County in Ohio got quite a shock this week after dozens of exotic animals broke free from an area wildlife farm and took to the streets and highways.

We also have a project dedicated to knitting sweaters for…

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49 Animals Killed After Suicidal Owner Released Them

October 19, 2011

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For more than twelve tense hours, heavily armed police officers near Zanesville, Ohio scoured the region for big cats, bears, and other exotic animals set loose from a local wildlife farm — ultimately killing nearly 50 of the 56 e…

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