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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The Gulf oil spill mutilated tons of habitat for innocent animals and compromised the health of so many others. Read about the Gulf oil spill and learn about its devastating effects.

The Lehmann's poison frog is also one of the most endangered frogs in the world. Read on to learn more about the Lehmann's poison frog.

Meet giant pandas, Mei Xaing and Tian Tian. Learn how the crew at the National Zoo enrich Mei Xaing and Tian Tian's diets.

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In honor of giant pandas everywhere, we're taking you back! Remember Ling Ling and Hsing Hsing, two giant pandas that were gifts from the Chinese Government.

Meet Mei Xiang and Tian Tian -- two little, giant pandas. Learn what it takes to care for two baby giant pandas.

Meet Mei Xiang and Tian Tian! Learn what it takes to care for two baby giant pandas.

The black shama is based in the lowlands and forest foothills of the island of Cebu. Deforestation, however, is making survival of the black shama a challenge.

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Overfishing has placed many fish near extinction. This guide will help you make smart decisions at restaurants and the supermarket to make sure your dollar doesn't support overfishing practices.

These fish are some of the most endangered in the world. Overfishing and consumer demand are just two of the reasons they may not be around for much longer.

By Nicole Gugliucci

Shark finning and the dangers of this practice are explained in this article. Learn about shark finning and the dangers of shark finning.

By Jaymi Heimbuch

You'd like to know how to help protect endangered species. This article will tell you how to help protect endangered species.

By HowStuffWorks.com Contributors

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Nothing strikes up an image of the Old West like bison roaming the open plains. But the demand for fur nearly annihilated this species. So how did bison survive?

By Cristen Conger

Bald eagle conservation became crucial in saving America's national symbol. Read on to learn more about bald eagle conservation efforts.

By Cristen Conger

According to a study published in Friday's issue of the journal Science, there will be no seafood left to catch by 2048.

By Julia Layton

The World Wildlife Fund is a forefather of conservation and a plays a major role in actively saving the Earth. Read on to learn more about the World Wildlife Fund.

By Robin Brett Parnes