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Many of the world's wildlife suffer from dwindling populations. Scientists call these species "endangered," meaning that without human protections, they may become extinct. Tigers, giant pandas,...

The West Indian manatee is a slow swimming mammal that once inhabited the rivers and coastlines of the Western Atlantic from Florida to Brazil.

Approximately 23 percent of the mammals and 12 percent of the birds that are currently at a very high risk for extinction are found in rainforests. Destruction of trainforests by man and the...

Since the passage of the Endangered Species Act, there have been great strides made to protect endangered animals. Laws have been enacted to eliminate hunting and trafficking of endangered...

The Fish and Wildlife Service created the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to protect plants and animals that are at risk of becoming threatened or extinct. A species may become at risk because of...

There are more than 5,000 endangered animals on the World Wild Life Organizations's endangered species list. Some of these animals are popular and protected by people trying to save the species,...

Macaws are members of the parrot family. They are highly intelligent and curious birds. Macaws are social birds that spend quite a bit of time in family groups. Sadly, macaws are also endangered.

Many of the most beautiful animals in the Antarctic and surrounding areas are endangered. If we are not careful, these wonderful animals that are part of a larger ecosystem will soon be gone for...

Changing environments have lead to many formerly plentiful amphibians and reptiles to see dwindling populations. Many of the endangered reptiles and amphibians are now protected, so they cannot...

The Endangered Species Act (ESA) was enacted by Congress in 1973 and currently lists 1,890 species, including 78 species of whales and dolphins. There are 12 species of whales listed as either...

Insects are the most numerous organisms on the planet. Different species of insects come in a wide array of sizes and shapes and have varying features. They fly through the air, crawl on the earth...

As of July 2009, nearly 1,900 species worldwide are on the endangered species list, including some of the world's most beloved animals. The giant panda and Asian elephant are just a few that are...

Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and other types of creatures of the European continent are listed as endangered. The European Commission has warned that not enough is being done to protect the...

Grizzly bears are a subspecies of brown bear. They are often mistaken for black bears. Grizzly bears are mostly solitary animals, hibernating anywhere from five to eight months out of the year....

Pikas might look like a hamster or large rodent, but they are in fact related to rabbits and hares. There are approximately 20 different species of pikas, all but two found in Europe and Asia....

Koalas, often mistakenly referred to as bears, are marsupials indigenous to Australia. Marsupials are animals whose young are birthed prematurely, then develop further in the mother's pouch. The...

They are cute aren't they? The Philippine Tarsier with those bulging eyes? Often called the world's smallest primate- at 4-6 inches long, they are very hard to spot in the jungle. At one tine...

Contrary to the myth that wolves are vicious predators, they are actually timid, even likable creatures. Some species of wolf are endangered. Adopt-a-wolf programs receive money used to preserve...