Endangered Species
Endangered species are animal popluations that are at risk of extinction. Natural extinctions do occur, but human beings play an integral role in animal extinction and preservation.
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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.
By Molly Edmonds & Sascha Bos
The African wild dog is one of the world's rarest mammals. At a glance, people unfamiliar with the species misidentify it as a hyena. While both animals are spotted, the African wild dog has round ears and longer legs than hyenas.
By Sascha Bos
In the dense rainforests of central Africa, a majestic creature roams. The African forest elephant (Loxodonta cyclotis) — smaller than their cousins, the African savanna elephants — holds a vital role in the delicate balance of its tropical habitat.
By Nicole Antonio & Sascha Bos
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The Sahara Desert, known for its vast expanse of sand and extreme temperatures, is home to a variety of unique and resilient species. One such species is the addax (Addax nasomaculatus), a critically endangered antelope that has adapted to survive in this harsh environment.
By Nicole Antonio & Sascha Bos
The reticulated python has a reputation for taking the title of world's longest snake. While you can own one as a pet, there are some vital restrictions.
The 10 rarest animals in the world are still found in the wild but are dangerously close to becoming extinct.
By Sascha Bos
Two fatherless male chicks are being raised in a program to save the California condor from extinction. How are such 'virgin' births possible?
By Jenny Graves
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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.
Sometimes organisms, thought to be long gone from the world, rise from extinction like Lazarus from the dead, though it is a rare occurrence.
This long-fingered primate with the perpetually startled golden eyes is considered one of the most distinctive animals on Earth.
The queen conch, a symbol of the Bahamas, is prized all over the world for its meat and its beautiful shell. But too much love has led to a serious decline in its population.
By Alia Hoyt
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.
Scientists finally find a mate for a captive Bolivian frog that was thought to be the last of his species.
A new study reports that the U.S. Endangered Species Act has helped marine mammal and sea turtle populations to significantly regenerate.
Sure, he could pummel all his fellow beasts in a brawl, but could he stand the test of time?
By Robert Lamb
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There is only one tiger species, but new research reports the existence of six subspecies — information that could help us save these dwindling predators.
Frogs are like the canary in the coal mine for the state of the environment. And the bad news is they are not doing well.
Milkweed is the only thing a monarch butterfly eats. Their numbers are dwindling, but this common backyard weed could save them.
The Evolutionarily Distinct and Globally Endangered (EDGE) Reptiles List includes 100 reptiles, including the punk rock Mary River turtle, that have lineages dating back to the Age of Dinosaurs.
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Only two female northern white rhinos remain after the passing of Sudan, the last male of its subspecies.
DNA technology is helping to curtail the brutal trade in poached rhino horns.
By Carrie Tatro
Panda populations are flourishing, and that's good news. But with the threats of infrastructure and livestock, can that trend last?
People flock to zoos to see pandas, lions and monkeys — the ones often referred to as "charismatic megafauna." They also attract a lot of donations. But is there a downside to making some creatures the stars of the animal show?
By Alia Hoyt
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Social media couldn't save Cecil the Lion. But the outrage at his death may be helping save other endangered animals and species.
The coelacanth is a real-life case of the living dead (well, kind of). The massive prehistoric fish was close to being left for extinct — until one was found in 1938. What makes this ancient creature so significant?