Summary
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 enda...
In the United States, Hawaii has more enda...
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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Zoo Gazelle Dies From Injuries
A Grant's gazelle at Woodland Park Zoo has died from injuries apparently caused by one of its exhibit mates. Over the weekend, staff discovered the gazelle sustained significant injuries to the face, including a swollen eye.
The 7-year-old male lived...Tags: Injuries, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Tom Sullivan, Conservation
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Not a joking matter
I would like to comment on Gary McCoy's comic on the op-ed page, July 11 (see above). The InBev hostile takeover is not a joke and will have great impact on our local economy. This takeover is about more then beer. Anheuser Busch has a much higher...Tags: Wildlife, Natural Resources, Conservation, Williamsburg, Nature
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Bald eagle nearly electrocuted in West Easton
Of The Morning CallA young bald eagle was critically hurt Wednesday when it was shocked by a power line in West Easton. With the bird's survival hanging in the balance, caregivers are trying to determine the extent of its injuries so they can help it heal. Borough...Tags: Monroe County (Pennsylvania), Nature, West Easton, Injuries, Wildlife
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Backyards serving up buffets for black bears
Of The Morning CallYou know the scraps of food you toss to the squirrels or the sunflower seeds you dish out for the birds? Consider them bear bait. Backyards in suburbia offer a smorgasbord of dining options and are an alluring destination for the seasonal influx of...Tags: Nazareth, Clubs and Associations, Forks Township, Lehigh University, Nature
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Eagle critically injured by West Easton power line
An immature bald eagle suffered critical injuries Wednesday morning when the talons on its left foot punctured a power line in West Easton. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, local residents spotted the bird perched atop a utility pole on...Tags: Monroe County (Pennsylvania), Nature, West Easton, Injuries, Wildlife
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Wounded eagle finds a new home at Brevard Zoo
Forum Publishing GroupAfter more than five months of rehabilitation, a bald eagle that was shot near a sugar plantation in South Bay has left Folke Peterson Wildlife Center, 10948 Acme Road, in Wellingtn. The male eagle, which staffers named Cane, recently was transported to a...Tags: Assault, Melbourne, Nature, Injuries, Natural Resources
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State's natural resource agency itself is endangered, conservationists say
Chicago Tribune reporterConservationists fear that further cuts to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources will devastate area parks and services they say have suffered from budget slashing in recent years. Representatives from half a dozen environmental groups called...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Jim Anderson, Parliament, Gardens and Parks, Charity
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'New Heartland' needs federal aid
As outlying sagebrush here was quickly devoured by starter homes and chain stores, Las Vegas began grappling with the kinds of problems that long have vexed California - crowded classrooms, packed freeways, lack of water, immigrants who struggle to...Tags: Demographics, Road Transportation, State Budgets, Executive Branch, Forests
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Bird banders flock to N.Y.'s Braddock Bay
Associated PressAs an orange rising sun burned fog off surrounding marshes, net-pickers set off into woods and thickets at the Braddock Bay Bird Observatory with clusters of cloth bags slung over their shoulders. A tiny bird with a brilliant yellow, black-streaked...Tags: Migration, William Smith, Wildlife, Natural Resources, Research
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Keys commissioners seek state crackdown on iguanas
Associated PressMonroe County Commissioners want the state to crack down on the exploding numbers of iguanas in the Keys. The commission last week asked the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to enact rules that would prohibit people from releasing...Tags: Monroe County (Florida), Natural Resources, Wildlife, Conservation
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