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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 17th, 2012
“Mad” Elephant in Nepal Kills 4, Villagers Now on the Hunt for the Animal

“Mad” Elephant in Nepal Kills 4, Villagers Now on the Hunt for the Animal

The elephant supposedly attacked an elderly couple, trampled them to death

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 13th, 2012
Tiger Caught in Barbed Wire Fence Rescued by Villagers

Tiger Caught in Barbed Wire Fence Rescued by Villagers

The feline got its paw entangled in the fence, could not escape on its own

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 4th, 2012
Killer Tiger Terrorizes Thai Villagers

Killer Tiger Terrorizes Thai Villagers

The animal started feeding on people, has made two victims thus far

TOP 5: Incredibly Ugly Animals That Are also Endangered

TOP 5: Incredibly Ugly Animals That Are also Endangered

Conservation should not be just about saving the cute and the cuddly, zoologists say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 29th, 2012
In 10 Years’ Time, Rhinos Will Have Become Extinct

In 10 Years’ Time, Rhinos Will Have Become Extinct

Only one decade is left to save this species, the WWF says

Viral of the Day: Family Comes Shockingly Close to Humpbacks

Viral of the Day: Family Comes Shockingly Close to Humpbacks

The video was shot in Australian waters, near Fraser Island

African Lions Might Make It on the US Endangered Species List

African Lions Might Make It on the US Endangered Species List

The Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to figure out how bad these big cats are doing

Electrocuted Tigress Found in One of India's National Parks

Electrocuted Tigress Found in One of India's National Parks

Authorities suspect someone purposely set up a wire trap hoping to kill the animal

Tiger Killer Gets $18,500 Fine, 14 Months of Disciplinary Labor

Tiger Killer Gets $18,500 Fine, 14 Months of Disciplinary Labor

This Russian man also had his firearm confiscated by authorities

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2012
Researchers Ready Themselves to Clone Endangered Animals

Researchers Ready Themselves to Clone Endangered Animals

Jaguars, maned wolves, bison and bush dogs are all on their list

Baby Panda Gets His First Tooth and a Name

Baby Panda Gets His First Tooth and a Name

Formerly known as “Sausage,” the cub will now be referred to as “Little Gift”

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 14th, 2012
Endangered Mountain Gorilla Population Grows by 10%

Endangered Mountain Gorilla Population Grows by 10%

Conservation efforts, community engagement are to thank for this

“River Pigs” Face Extinction, Chinese Scientists Survey Their Population in the Yangtze River

“River Pigs” Face Extinction, Chinese Scientists Survey Their Population in the Yangtze River

These finless porpoises are mainly threatened by human activities

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 12th, 2012
Climate Change Destroys Bamboo Forests, Threatens Global Panda Population

Climate Change Destroys Bamboo Forests, Threatens Global Panda Population

Both the pandas' natural habitats and the pandas themselves face extinction

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 10th, 2012
Rhino Horn Trader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Rhino Horn Trader Sentenced to 40 Years in Prison

Faced with the overwhelming evidence, the man had no choice but to plead guilty

Bengal Tiger Is Beaten to Death by Angry Villagers in Bangladesh

Bengal Tiger Is Beaten to Death by Angry Villagers in Bangladesh

The men used sticks and boat oars to kill this critically endangered animal

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 2nd, 2012
Man-Made Mist Saves Dwarf Toad from Extinction

Man-Made Mist Saves Dwarf Toad from Extinction

The headcount for the species dropped from 17,000 to 499 after the construction of a dam

 
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