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North American Wild Horse Rejected From Endangered List
| Cecille Marie Gumban | | Jul 03, 2015 08:33 PM EDT |
North American wild horses also referred to as "Mustangs" are the successors of Spanish or Iberian horses that Spanish explorers brought to America in the 16th century. The word mustang was derived from the Spanish word "Mustengo," which means "stray horse."
Alligator Snapping Turtles Close To Extinction?
| Cecille Marie Gumban | | Jul 03, 2015 08:21 AM EDT |
The alligator snapping turtle is the heaviest freshwater turtle in the world.But, the said turtle is in danger of disappearing from the planet after the U.S Fish and Wildlife Service said that three amphibian species, and seven reptiles, including the hard-biting, spiky shelled alligator snapping turtle are in dire need federal protection.
Polar Bears Endangered? Why Climate Change Is To Blame
| Cecille Marie Gumban | | Jul 02, 2015 09:19 PM EDT |
The polar bear is a creamy-white, carnivorous bear found largely within the Arctic Circle and its neighboring seas and land masses. The Polar bear's survival depends on sea ice, and if global gas emissions continue at current rates, people will witness a big crash on the number of endangered polar bears in most parts of Arctic Ocean
Why Sixth Mass Extinction is Man’s Biggest Nightmare!
| Ina Ariola | | Jun 29, 2015 02:09 AM EDT |
Sixth mass extinction is going to happen one way or another. However, experts said that human activities were accelerating the occurrence of this catastrophic event.
Majestic Gray Whale Travels Record Breaking 14,000 Miles Across the World
| Ana Verayo | | Apr 16, 2015 07:46 AM EDT |
These colossal creatures came dangerously close to extinction because of whaling during the last century.
Not All Turtles Can Swim, FWC Reports
| Marco Foronda | | Apr 06, 2015 09:02 PM EDT |
Gopher tortoises can be distinguished from sea turtles by their limbs.
New Species of Shape-Shifting Frog Goes from Punk to Smooth
| Marco Foronda | | Mar 26, 2015 09:06 AM EDT |
Experts said the special frog can change the texture of its skin in a matter of minutes to imitate the environment it lives in.
Rare and Cute Chinese Ili Pika Seen After 20 Years
| Marco Foronda | | Mar 23, 2015 12:29 PM EDT |
Ili Pika is a small, mountain-dwelling mammal that looks like a teddy bear.
'Quokka Selfies' are a Twitter and Instagram Sensation
| Marco Foronda | | Mar 09, 2015 10:19 AM EDT |
The photogenic features of the Quokkas helped in their immense popularity.
EPA Sued for Destroying Monarch Butterfly Population
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 28, 2015 10:42 AM EST |
Glyphosate destroys milkweed, the only food consumed by monarch butterflies in their migration.
Oregon Chub to be the First Fish to Exit Endangered Species List
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 22, 2015 06:24 AM EST |
The fish is endemic only to Oregon and has been federally listed as a threatened species from 1993 to 2014.
Monarch Butterflies Get Help from U.S. Federal Government
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 11, 2015 09:22 AM EST |
The species also faces challenges in Mexico, where its primary wintering grounds are threatened by logging and climate change.
Killer Whale' Lolita' Gets Federal Government Protection
| Marco Foronda | | Feb 05, 2015 08:42 AM EST |
Lolita is the last known survivor of the many orcas captured from the Salish Sea in 1970.
Monarch Butterflies Could be Placed on Endangered Species List
| Marco Foronda | | Dec 30, 2014 07:23 AM EST |
Habitat loss threatens the butterflies as does the loss of milkweed.
New Jersey's Ospreys Back from Near Extinction
| Marco Foronda | | Dec 29, 2014 08:36 AM EST |
Conservation efforts and a ban on DDT are responsible for the increase in Osprey numbers.
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