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  • Animals That Recently Passed The Earth Without A Generation Of Their Own"€¦
    By: Robin Mackenzie | - As the story goes, God first created animals and then humans. If this is to be believed, then animals were the first living things that graced our earth before we did. So imagine how many species must have been there! The entire earth must have been one huge forest. I always have the belief that the animals were the kings of the earth millions and millions of years ago when the earth started. But with the increase in human civilization, the animal species started reducing. There are a lot of ani ...
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  • Many Animals Are Slowly Becoming History With Increased Civilization
    By: Robin Mackenzie | - There was a time when there were forests in which elephants roamed freely, deer moved in groups, birds flocked together, the cat family had their own territories, fishes had free reign to water. But now, due to the increase in civilization animals are forced to move from a habitat which has been their home for years. Often I have heard people who have homes near forests grumble about animals disrupting their area. But no one stops and think that it is not is not animals that are disrupting our h ...
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  • Attractions In Miami Beach And Tourist Attractions Miami And How To Get More
    By: Miami Tours Operators | - This coastal magnet for hedonists around the world has been hopping for years. Fashion shoots, TV and movie filming, big-time parties and a general atmosphere of buoyant, beach time fun have characterized South Beach for decades and ever since the birth of t-shirt/blazer combos and rollerblading. Just book your Miami accommodations and be ready to explore more about this city through interesting museums.


    You can book everything online now without wasting more time and money ...

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  • Miami Holidays And Attractions In Miami
    By: miamiattractions | - Florida This Holiday Season. While booking Miami holidays packages include Zoo Miami this is a sanctuary for rare and endangered species of animals which includes crocodiles, tigers, infamous Komodo dragon, plus special animal education programs available for the children of all ages. Some of the cheap Miami holidays also include Deep Sea fishing Miami & Miami Beach.

    This place is popular for parties on the beach, catching fishes with family and friends, fishes such as sa ...

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  • Dolphin Swimming And Miami To Key West Tours
    By: Miami Tours Operators | - Things To Do This Weekend. Florida vacations are some of the best in the world because Florida has a wealth of high quality hotels. Take for example the Champions World Resort, this superb hotel has a world class restaurant, a trendy cocktail bar, fantastic service, a number of pools as well as complimentary transport to Disneyland. The Everglades National Park is one of the most unusual in the United States and is situated on the southern-most tip of Florida. Covering more than 1.5 million acre ...
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  • Zakynthos Greece, Or Zante Island - What Is The Relation With The Loggerhead Turtle
    By: s pappas | - Zakynthos island, the southernmost of Greece's Ionian Islands is known for Zante currants and flowers. First mentioned by Homer, this island is the site of much Byzantine and medieval history. Home of the National Marine Park to protect the endangered loggerhead turtle.

    Third largest and southernmost of the Greek Ionian Islands, Zakynthos Greece has 123 km of coastline. This Greek island, sometimes called Zante Greece, has a varied terrain beginning with the fertile plains of the so ...

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  • Merlion Arowanas Farm, A Unique Attraction
    By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The DreamFish Merlion Arowanas Farm commenced operations in 2000 with the objective of breeding exceptional quality aquarium fish whilst maintaining a theme of natural environmental friendliness. The underlying principle is the preservation of the symbiotic relationship linking nature and man. It also aims to promote a greater understanding and appreciation of the fascinating varieties of fish that it breeds, as well as creating a positive attitude towards fish rearing in general. The farm oper ...
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  • African Safari And Seaquarium Miami And Florida For Vacations
    By: Miami Tours Operators | - From intimate clubs and large arenas, the variety of venues in Miami is astonishing. Some of the best venues in the area include The Electric Pickle, The Stage, The Fillmore and The Culture Room. Many of the night clubs in the area regularly play host to some of the figureheads of electronic music, but the scene is so varied that there's no set specific genre that pulls in the crowds. Everglades National Park Established in 1947 and spread over 1.5 million acres, the park is home to an amazing a ...
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  • Mini Trips And Seaquarium In Miami And Florida For Vacations
    By: Miami Tours Operators | - The Everglades Reserve National Park is home to the largest continuous sawgras prairie in North America. Much of its wildlife, such as deer and muskrats, depend on the unique habitat for survival. Things to avoid: Before flying out to Miami check up on the state of the boardwalk, sometimes it can suffer from prowlers at night, they are currently trying to restore it, employing private security companies. Miami Boat Tour, Seaquarium In Miami and Miami Attractions and Vacationing in FL.


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  • Garajau's Nature Reserve: Great Place To Explore In Madeira Holidays
    By: Shubhra Joshi | - Are you planning your holidays to Madeira? Visit Garajau's Nature Reserve it was established in 1986 and is situated on the south east coast of Funchal. This is considered as one of Madeiras popular diving sites with an incredible underwater richness of large fish species such as moray, grouper, seahorses, manta rays and many more. This is considered as an ideal spot for unprofessional diving and drag the attention or many travelers to this place. This partial nature reserve area is controlle ...
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  • The Mako Shark Is An Endangered Species That Is Facing Extinction
    By: prolificrandy | - There are two types of Mako sharks that still exist: the short-finned Mako shark, Isurus oxyrinchus and the long-finned Mako shark Isurus paucus. The long-finned Mako shark has a build that hampers swimming fast. It is longer and slimmer and has broad pectoral fins. The short-finned Mako shark is a faster swimmer. The long-finned Mako spends most of its time swimming in the epipelagic zone or the upper portions of the oceans where sunlight penetrates, that is why it is referred to as the sunlig ...
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  • The Magnificent Cat That Needs Protection To Save It From Extinction
    By: prolificrandy | - One of the most magnificent animals of the wild is undoubtedly the Tiger that belongs to the feline species. This magnificent creature that inhabited many parts of Asia is facing the threat of extinction. Though not yet it is already on the list of endangered species and if not protected with all earnestness it could well become extinct.

    This brilliantly colored specimen is the largest of the cat species and a fully grown adult can reach a length of up to 3.3 meters and weigh up to ...

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  • 4 Most Rare & Amazing Animals In Spain
    By: Emma Harltey | - Spain has some wonderful wildlife, some you may have heard of many of the species, such as the endangered Lynx but you maybe a little surprised by other native species known to be living in Spain. Been a huge nature and animal lover myself I want to share with you some of Spain's endangered animals that have found Spain to be the perfect living and breeding ground but need our help and understanding for them to survive.

    The Spanish Lynx

    Has to be mentioned as the Lynx i ...

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  • Green Business Ideas For Existing Businesses
    By: David Tatham | - The recent years have been plagued by many calamities that are associated with the deteriorating environment. The concept of global warming has become a household issue these days. All of us are now aware of how we could do our share to help lessen the pollutants that affect our mother nature.

    If you own or manage an existing business these days, going green is not an impossible option. You could easily turn your company into a green business. At first, you would surely find the co ...

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  • What Is A Green Business?
    By: David Tatham | - The phrase 'green business' is usually used to refer to companies or ventures that are environmentally sound. During the onset of the 21st century, many firms started capitalizing on the ever-growing desire of consumers to be more environmentally friendly and responsible. Many businesses are now made sustainable through green practices. There are numerous entrepreneurs (called ecopreneurs) who operate businesses in a green slant. It is not surprising that these days, green businesses have become ...
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  • Sea Turtles In Maldives "€" Endangered Creatures Of The Deep
    By: Pushpitha Wijesinghe | - The beautiful Indian Ocean that surrounds the Maldives is famed for its colourful array of corals and wealth of marine life that attract thousands of people every year looking to catch a glimpse of these underwater treasures. Not just habitats to such creatures as sharks and whales, these waters are also home to sea turtles, a rare and endangered species. The sea turtle is one of the most adored and protected sea creatures and one that people also seem to have a fondness for. The beauty of their ...
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  • Conservation And The World In Which We Live
    By: David Tatham | - In our hectic, modern daily lives, we now have little time to reflect and take into account the world around us. So many things that must be carried out before noon, bills to be settled, purchasing to do, folks to meet, deals to close and so on. Our world is a fragile place, but through the years, for hundreds, if not 1000's of years, we have habitually abused and exploited the place we reside and the beings that we coexist with.

    We know that it is very important to strike a balance ...

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  • Grand Canyon - A Unesco World Heritage Site Needs Help With Conservation Efforts
    By: Stephen Daniels | - Dedicated to the preservation of cultural, natural and mixed monuments throughout the world, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee is a non-political, international body in charge of ensuring that international treasures will be there for future generations to experience and enjoy. Treasures range from historic buildings, to cities, to national monuments, and national parks. Worldwide, there are currently 936 sites on the World Heritage list, most of which were nominated due to their cultural sign ...
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  • Critically Endangered By The Iucn
    By: bettywhite | - It was formerly considered Critically Endangered by the IUCN, but it has not been listed since 2008. Recovery efforts are currently underway in Florida to conserve the state's remaining population of native panthers. This is a difficult task, as the panther requires contiguous areas of habitat each breeding unit, consisting of one male and two to five females, requires about 200 square miles of habitat.wholesale jerseys A population of 240 panthers would require 8,000 to 12,000 square miles ...
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  • Is Your Business Endangered!
    By: Polar Bear Joe | - Warning! Adhering to Your Business Advisors Lies will place you on the Endangered Species list!
    Have you heard this before? "Its a Numbers Game! OR - "You Just Need To Get on the Phone and Make the Calls" Honestly, it almost makes me sick to write that... And the sad part is I could go on and on with even more lies your business advisors have been telling you!...but I'll save those for a little later. The reality is that times have changed. And more importantly, society as a who ...

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  • Action Alert: Save The Tiger!
    By: Doug Smith785 | - Most Important Comment Period Ever to End the Trade in Generic Tigers!

    Ask USFWS to Rescind the Generic Tiger Exemption. You only have until Sept. 21 to Comment.

    There is an enormous illegal trade in tiger parts and products made from their parts, like tiger bone wine and alleged “traditional” medicines and aphrodisiacs. We have no way to know how many of the thousands of tigers that languish in private hands in the U.S. in squalid conditions are being kil ...

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  • The Endangered Sound Of Silence
    By: Julian Treasure | - On a recent holiday in Northern Italy, three experiences reminded me of the importance of silence. Most people would say that silence is the opposite of sound, but I take a different view. Silence is a sound, as well as being a context for all other sounds. To understand this it is necessary to experience it.

    The first experience was a visit to Isola S. Giulio in the middle of beautiful Lake Orta, near Milan. This small island houses a basilica and a convent for a community of nuns ...

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  • Where And When To See Sea Turtles In Costa Rica
    By: Marina K. Villatoro | - Are you planning to visit destinations within the Caribbean and the Pacific Coasts? One of the best adventure vacations that you can experience is going to Costa Rica and having that great opportunity to get a closer look at some endangered species living there.

    Costa Rica offers the unique opportunity to see Sea Turtles while helping to preserve them if you go with authorized Tour Companies. This country welcomes five species of sea turtles every year: Leatherback, Green Sea, Lo ...

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  • The Fierce And Endangered Jaguar
    By: Marina K. Villatoro | - I'm sure that you have heard about the speedy and fierce Jaguar. And I'm not talking about the famous car brand! You may get confused distinguishing a Jaguar from a leopard because they are both spotted and have almost the same characteristics, but the jaguar is longer and studier than any leopard or tiger. The jaguar is the 3rd largest feline after the Tiger and Lion. Jaguars are commonly found in dense forest, however, they may also be found in different types of forests and even in open land. ...
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  • See The World's Most Endangered Turtles In Costa Rica
    By: Marina K. Villatoro | - Do you love wildlife that much that you get to travel around the world just to see them? If you haven't been to Central America and would like to take a look at some of the amazing endangered turtles which resides there, you may want to visit the Costa Rican shores and get to see four species of these creatures while they still survive.

    There are a total of seven species of sea turtles in the world among which, four of them are native Costa Rican citizens. With great agony, all of ...

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  • South Africa's Endangered Species
    By: bookmyroom-sa | - The South African endangered species list includes two unusual antelope and the shy, gentle samango monkey. They became endangered because their specialised habitat is changing. But conservation interventions are underway to safeguard and increase their numbers.

    An unexpected candidate for South Africa's endangered species list is the oribi. They have long been a common sight on the KwaZulu-Natal grasslands, favouring areas where they can hide in long grass. BookMyRoom-SA now offers ...

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  • Endangered Species In India
    By: Manisha Chopra | - India is blessed with rich and most rare varieties of flora and fauna. A number of species of animals, birds, mammals make the Indian wildlife one of the richest in the world. But still endangered species are a black patch to Indian wildlife. A species is known as endangered, when very few of its type left, and could be dissolved gradually and later become extinct. At present there are total 762 species of plant and animal, that have been declared extinct. When any species has not been seen for ...
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  • Heading To The Mountains May Save Endangered Species
    By: Michael Rupkalvis | - Researchers in Switzerland have made an interesting discovery: with the climate changing rapidly some endangered species are taking to the mountains. The various microclimates experienced in alpine locations make mountains an ideal place for refuge habitats for a variety of plants.

    What makes alpine climates so useful? With good exposure, low alpine vegetation has the opportunity to warm up quickly. When the clouds move in and temperatures drop, warmth is retained in the so ...

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  • By Any Other Name: Cougars Are On The List Of Endangered Animals
    By: Michael Rupkalvis | - Known by 40 different names in English alone, the American cougar is on the decline even though it has a vast natural habitat. With a range stretching from the Yukon to the Andes, these magnificent cats are believed to have traveled to the Americas about 8 million years ago, crossing over to the Southern continent nearly 5 million years later. It is estimated that the current population is about 50,000 strong.

    Facing Challenges

    The biggest challenge to cougar survival ...

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  • Endangered Komodo Dragons Become Killers
    By: lynthomas | - The famous Komodo dragons, the heaviest living lizard on the planet, often grows up to 10 feet in length. They have shark-type teeth and poisonous venom that can kill a human being within hours of receiving a bite. These living fossils can run up to eleven mph in short bursts.

    For decades villagers have dwelt peacefully alongside the world's largest lizard, until the dragons commenced to attack.

    The tales spread quickly across the smattering of tropical islands in sout ...

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  • Cuban Crocodile: Most Endangered Croc
    By: Ari Flagle | - Cuban crocodiles are one of the most endangered species today. They came from the Crocodylidae family and belong to the genus crocodylus. There are no current records of any subspecies but there are at least two hybrids. They have small size which is unlikely different from their reptilian cousin is the American crocodile.

    These Cuban crocodiles do have much resemblance to the American ones, though smaller in size averaging only for 11.5 ft and sometimes may reach for up to 16 ft. The ...

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  • Is The Leopard Also On The Endangered Species List?
    By: Stephen Reeves | - On the flooded marshlands of Mombo in the heart of the Okavango Delta, Botswana, there are fertile floodplains filled with trees and greenery and the best game viewing imaginable. This place is known as Africas 'Last Garden of Eden' with vast herds of herbivores tracked by the numerous predators continually on the prowl. These predators include the big cats such as the Lion, the Cheetah and the Leopard.

    The normal gestation period of a pregnant leopard is about three months or one h ...

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  • Endangered Birds Within The Uk
    By: Alexander Waverly | - There are currently a number of British garden birds which feature on the RSPB red list of most endangered garden birds in the UK. All of these breeds have shown a decline in population in recent years and a reduction in breeding and are now being viewed as an endangered species because of the results found.

    It is some of the most well-known and recognised British garden birds which are currently at threat and losing any of these breeds would be a massive loss to us all. Some of the B ...

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  • Packing Tips When Going On A Cruise To Watch Whales
    By: Keiji Toshiyuki | - Going on a cruise to watch whales can be very fun for the entire family. That's why you should ensure that nothing takes away the fun in the experience. And one way of doing so is by making sure you pack the right things for it.

    Items that will protect you from the harmful UV rays of the sun are a must. This is especially true for your kids, who are likely to stay out on the deck to enjoy the scenery. Apply sun block some 30 minutes before the trip. But do bring it with you for reappl ...

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  • How Are Endangered Species Endangered?
    By: Knight Pierce Hirst | - According to a report by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, Clownfish - the real-life Nemos of the sea - are endangered. Sea waters are becoming more acidic because of high carbon dioxide levels, which prevent coral organisms from making shells. The coral reef habitats of Clownfish are also severely threatened by warmer waters, which bleach coral - eventually killing it. Mass coral bleaching is a relatively new phenomenon, first noticed in the 1980's. However, it's now the m ...
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  • "monkey See, Monkey Dead?" - The Chimpanzee On The Edge Of Extinction
    By: Brian Jones | - Why are chimps endangered? How many among us are even aware that they are? To the uninformed, it almost seems hard to believe. Chimpanzees have long been the most visible and perhaps even the most well-known of all the primates. Surely these adorable members of the ape species must be under some protection! And yet, as familiar as these creatures are to us, the fact remains that their numbers are dwindling as their days appear to be numbered.

    That grim notion may sound somewhat ex ...

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  • Nearly Extinct Languages
    By: Boris C. | - Languages are not just for communication. It is a social product and the transmitter of culture. It means that languages are the reflection of the songs, stories, traditions of the current generation as well as the past. It is a reflection of the society and the culture we live in. Linguists would often say that to understand language, you would need to immerse yourself on the culture behind the language, and vice versa.

    Languages change along the changes that society and culture ex ...

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  • Endangered Species List
    By: Brian Jones | - Animals in the endagered species list

    Our planet is facing a wide array of problems. From rising sea levels, to deforestation, to carbon monoxide buildup; and that is just the tip of the iceberg. What these problems spell out is not just our species' own survival, but the rest of the plant and animal life that call Earth their home. To green light the call for preservation, an endangered species list was set up.

    The aim of creating the list is to highlight the prol ...

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  • Steller Sea Lion
    By: Rosierose | - Stellers sea lion, or northern sea lion, is the major member of the family of eared seals Otariidae. A bull Stellers sea lion weighs an average of 1,300 pounds and measures around eleven feet long, and a female average at 600 pounds and nine feet. They were illustrate and named by German naturalist Georg Wilhelm Steller who sailed with Vitus Bering on his voyages to the Bering Sea and North American coast of the Pacific. Stellers sea lions range from the northern islands ...
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  • Hammerheads
    By: David H Urmann | - The hammerhead sharks are extraordinary fish. They are considered harmless, attacking only when provoked. The hammerhead sharks are among the most amazing inhabitants of the seas.

    Hammerhead is one of about 360 kinds of sharks. The hammerhead sharks are included in the category of aggressive predators. Hammerhead sharks are usually located in warm waters of coastlines and continental shelves. There are hammerhead sharks in the Gulf of Mexico near the western Florida waters. This t ...

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  • Information Regarding The Gorilla
    By: Ailurophile | - Great apes, gorillas seem to have evolved from lesser apes nearly twenty million years ago. They are currently divided variously into species and subspecies, though four distinct subspecies seem to be somewhat agreed upon: Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla Beringei Beringei), Cross River Gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Diehli), Western Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla Gorilla Gorilla) and Eastern Lowland Gorilla (Gorilla Beringei Graueri).

    Physical features vary amongst subspecies with Mountain Gorillas ...

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  • 3 Rare Dolphins That Are On The Way To Extinction
    By: Hello World | - For as long as I can remember Ive always loved dolphins. Here are three endangered dolphins that need our utmost attention.

    Sadly, as Hayden Pannetiere put in our collective attention late last year, thousands and thousands of the species are slaughtered for their meat or oil. The video spreading out last year wasnt pretty either. It was like watching a snuff film where the blood of the victim was force-fed to the family. (That last scene, where the blood was dumped ...

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  • The Polar Bear World Is Disappearing
    By: Frankie Kangas | - The polar bear world is disappearing. Whether from the consequences of global warming or from infringement from humans and the pursuit for resources such as oil, the endangered polar bear is becoming a victim of our increasing environmental and economic pressures.

    As it has been projected that by the middle of this century we will no longer have year-round Arctic sea ice, the polar bear may disappear from the wilderness. Climate change and thinning ice has already lessened, by sev ...

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  • Interesting Facts About Tigers
    By: Ailurophile | - Here are some interesting facts about tigers:

    1. Tigers are the largest naturally occurring specie of cats.

    2. Of tiger subspecies, the Siberian Tiger is the biggest cat that can weigh well up to eight hundred pounds.

    3. Tigers are very beautiful and their striped coat makes for ideal camouflage.

    4. A tiger's stripes are like fingerprints - no two are alike. In fact the stripes' pattern is often used to identify individual tigers in the ...

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  • Africa's Endangered Wildlife Species
    By: Leilah Jumat | - Africa's dazzling natural beauty has lured millions of people across the globe to its shores and captured the hearts of everyone that has visited. It is home to thousands of animal species but no thanks to habitat destruction, poaching and the thriving fur, trade Africa's wildlife are slowly but most definitely becoming extinct.

    Scientists believe that the figures regarding endangered animals will increase dramatically in the next twenty years. This means that the next g ...

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  • The Bald Eagle - Not Endangered Anymorethe Bald Eagle - Back From The Brink Of Extinction
    By: Ryan Orlancia | - There were many decades in which the U.S. national symbol was believed to be headed for extinction, but the species has since made a remarkable comeback. In 1940 the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act was instituted to keep the eagles from hunters. Another danger to the bird was the spread of DDT, which continued to kill eagles even after the hunters stopped. In 1963 the numbers of breeding pairs was only 417, leading to the 1973 inclusion in the list of endangered species.

    Far ...

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  • Are Sitters An Endangered Species?
    By: Knight Pierce Hirst | - I am one of the lucky ones. I work at home. My commute is less than thirty seconds and I'm much less likely to spill Starbuck's coffee on my lap. However, all house and no play makes for the occasional need of a sitter - but where have all the sitters gone?

    Sitters seem to have become an endangered species. The bald eagle is an endangered species and I'm beginning to think bald eagles are bald from scratching their heads in sitter frustration.

    Between the plentifu ...

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  • Protecting Endangered Animals: An Important Job
    By: Gabriel Adams | - As the rain forests are slowly cut down and urbanization takes effect all over the world some animal species are beginning to die off. As the last animal dies off the species becomes extinct and won't ever be able to walk this earth again. Humans need to learn how to protect these animals so that they can thrive on this world too.

    Our first step in protecting endangered species needs to be to understand their habitats and how they survive best in the wild. You can always try to pu ...

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