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An endangered species is any species of plant or animal threatened with extinction. Destruction of habitats is the single greatest threat to species around the world along with pollution, overexploitation and invasion of nonnative species. Habitat degradation is also the main cause for losses in biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life forms on Earth. Any change in the number of one species will effect the lives of the other species. If the biodiversity is disrupted, a species could be moved from an area and cause complete extinction. An example of this is if land is cleared to make way for buildings or highways and the wildlife has nowhere to go.
In the United States, Hawai...
In the United States, Hawai...
An endangered species is any species of plant or animal threatened with extinction. Destruction of habitats is the single greatest threat to species around the world along with pollution, overexploitation and invasion of nonnative species. Habitat degradation is also the main cause for losses in biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life forms on Earth. Any change in the number of one species will effect the lives of the other species. If the biodiversity is disrupted, a species could be moved from an area and cause complete extinction. An example of this is if land is cleared to make way for buildings or highways and the wildlife has nowhere to go.
In the United States, Hawaii has more endangered species than any other state. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend. There are numerous organizations that support wildlife conservation and preservation of animal habitats. As of 2006, the current list of endangered species had reached 16,000. The list includes The World Conservation Union says that more than 40 percent of species that have been assessed around the globe are threatened with extinction.
In the United States, Hawaii has more endangered species than any other state. The Endangered Species Act of 1973 protects endangered species and the ecosystems upon which they depend. There are numerous organizations that support wildlife conservation and preservation of animal habitats. As of 2006, the current list of endangered species had reached 16,000. The list includes The World Conservation Union says that more than 40 percent of species that have been assessed around the globe are threatened with extinction.
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New York Aquarium Accepting Applications for Summer Docents
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s New York Aquarium is looking for aquatic animal lovers to join its team of dedicated docents. The aquarium’s docent program is made possible in part through partnership with National Grid – as part...
Tags: Conservation, Science and Technology, Natural Resources, Brooklyn (New York City), Aquaculture
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Adorable Otter Pups Debut At Prospect Park Zoo
The three otters were born in February to Dixie, a 3-year-old female, and Oogie, a 10-year-old male. The pups are the first North American river otters born in a New York City zoo or aquarium since 1956 at WCS’s Bronx Zoo. North American river...
Tags: Conservation, Bronx (New York City), Natural Resources, New York City, Environmental Issues
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Bigger Gorillas Better at Attracting Mates & Raising Young
Conservationists with the Wildlife Conservation Society and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology have found that larger male gorillas living in the rainforests of Congo seem to be more successful than smaller ones at attracting mates and...
Tags: Travel, Science and Technology, Conservation, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Congo
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Pasta for the Planet Comes to Arthur Avenue In Support of WCS Run for the Wild
The 4th annual WCS Run for the WildTM at the Bronx Zoo is right around the corner, and the restaurants on neighboring Arthur Avenue are rallying behind this year’s runners and walkers by offering a feast fit for a lion and a chance to carbo-load the...
Tags: Travel, Conservation, Road Running, Restaurant and Catering Industry, Running
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Bronx Zoo Introduces 21 Indian Fruit Bats to JungleWorld
The Wildlife Conservation Society’s Bronx Zoo has added high-flyers to JungleWorld – 21 giant Indian fruit bats. Indian fruit bats are commonly known as greater Indian flying foxes because of their size, reddish-brown coat, large eyes, and...
Tags: Conservation, Malaysia, Ecosystems, Natural Resources, Manhattan (New York City)
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Adorable Baby Giraffe Born At Bronx Zoo [PHOTOS]
pix11.com | @wpixThe Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo has a new long-necked resident to show off to visitors – an adorable baby giraffe. The calf is still unnamed, and was born roughly 6 feet tall and weighing more than 100 lbs. The Baringo giraffe is expected...Tags: Conservation, Bronx (New York City), Natural Resources, Environmental Issues, Wildlife
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Spring/Summer Getaways Right Across The Hudson River
PIX11.comAn event at the Prudential Center this week unveiled a mosaic where people submitted images of their favorite family vacations, memories etc., Now NJ Tourism wants to be a part of creating new memories for families, couples and single people looking for...Tags: Conservation, Entertainment, Atlantic City (Atlantic, New Jersey), Hotels and Accommodations, Hudson River
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Dingo Exhibit opens at Prospect Park Zoo
@kellbellgrayThe Wildlife Conservation Society’s Prospect Park Zoo debuted a new exhibit today – Australian dingoes – a new species for the zoo and a perfect addition to the zoo’s Australian Walkabout on the Discovery Trail. These are the first...Tags: Conservation, Australia, Natural Resources, Brooklyn (New York City), Environmental Issues
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Passenger Tries Smuggling Endangered Animals
pix11.com | @wpixA Czech citizen was caught in Argentina for attempting to board a flight to Madrid with suitcases full of 247 live animals including poisonous snakes and endangered reptiles, reports said Monday. Karel Abelovsky, 51, was caught when shocked X-ray...Tags: Conservation, Natural Resources, Natural Resources, Buenos Aires (Argentina), Conservation
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Run To Save Lions
Bronx, N.Y. – Feb. 2, 2012 – Calling all runners, walkers, and athletic hopefuls – it is time to lace-up your running shoes to prepare for New York City’s wildest race: the fourth annual Wildlife Conservation Society’s Run...Tags: Conservation, Road Running, Kelly Gray, Bronx (New York City), Running
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Researchers Find Rare Brown-Spider Monkey
Researchers from The Wildlife Conservation Society’s (WCS) Colombia program and Colombia’s National Parks Unit have confirmed that a critically endangered subspecies of brown-spider monkeys is living in Selva de Florencia National Park in...Tags: Conservation, Travel, Kelly Gray, Tourism and Leisure, Conservation
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Humpback Whales Are Singing A New Song
A recently published study by the Wildlife Conservation Society and others reveals that humpback whales on both sides of the southern Indian Ocean are singing different tunes, unusual since humpbacks in the same ocean basin usually all sing very similar...Tags: Conservation, Entertainment, Environmental Issues, Madagascar, Science
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