Zoo Releases Pictures of Baby Lemur and Asks Public to Name It

Zoo Releases Pictures of Baby Lemur and Asks Public to Name It

Born just recently, the infant is crucial for the survival of the species

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 3rd, 2012
Whales Are Left Without Protection

Whales Are Left Without Protection

The plan to establish a South Atlantic whale sanctuary is rejected by 21 nations

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 2nd, 2012
Leatherback Turtles Are Threatened by Climate Change

Leatherback Turtles Are Threatened by Climate Change

New studies show that global warming destroys these animals' eggs and hatchlings

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • July 2nd, 2012
WWF and IWC Push for Whale Sanctuaries

WWF and IWC Push for Whale Sanctuaries

Shell's plans to drill in Alaska's waters sets environmentalists' teeth on the edge

Surgeon Operates on Cobra and Saves Its Life

Surgeon Operates on Cobra and Saves Its Life

The reptile was injured by a JCB machine

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 29th, 2012
The Sumatran Striped Rabbit Suffers from Lack of Media Attention

The Sumatran Striped Rabbit Suffers from Lack of Media Attention

When it comes to conservation efforts, some species seem to fall through the cracks

Once Feared King Cobra Now Faces Extinction

Once Feared King Cobra Now Faces Extinction

The snake is threatened by loss of habitat and over-exploitation for medicinal purposes

Sockeye Salmons Make a Comeback in Northwest's Columbia Basin

Sockeye Salmons Make a Comeback in Northwest's Columbia Basin

More than 400,000 fish are expected to arrive for this year's mating season

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 29th, 2012
Endangered Sea Turtles Found to Be Affected by Pollutants

Endangered Sea Turtles Found to Be Affected by Pollutants

Researchers measure the concentration of harmful substances in species of marine turtles

Zoo Hatches Tree Lobsters Nymphs and Saves Species from Extinction

Zoo Hatches Tree Lobsters Nymphs and Saves Species from Extinction

The critically endangered insects might still have a chance at survival

Endangered Sumatran Tiger Cubs Greet the Public

Endangered Sumatran Tiger Cubs Greet the Public

Visitors to the San Diego Zoo Safari Park catch the first glimpses of rare baby tigers

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 27th, 2012
Conservationists Ask for Help to Rescue Endangered Birds

Conservationists Ask for Help to Rescue Endangered Birds

Plans to build radar installation and diesel station threaten the Narcondam Hornbill

Rare Hawaiian Birds Spotted for the First Time in 30 Years

Rare Hawaiian Birds Spotted for the First Time in 30 Years

Biologists are overjoyed by rediscovering supposedly extinct bird species

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • June 27th, 2012
Scientists and Conservationists Vote on the Black Bear's Future

Scientists and Conservationists Vote on the Black Bear's Future

The black bear is argued to no longer be an endangered species

California's Condors Are Threatened by Lead Poisoning

California's Condors Are Threatened by Lead Poisoning

In spite of conservation efforts, these rare birds might soon become extinct

Sumatran Rhino Baby Born in an Indonesian Sanctuary

Sumatran Rhino Baby Born in an Indonesian Sanctuary

Ratu's offspring brings new hope for the future of the species

Oregon’s Mountains House World’s Last Red Foxes

Oregon’s Mountains House World’s Last Red Foxes

Hidden cameras take pictures of almost extinct fox subspecies

 
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