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Extinct Animals of North America
Posted by: | CommentsMankind is quite possibly the most destructive force to ever hit mother nature. This list looks at some extinctions that humans have lent a helping hand to. Whether by over hunting or over population, driving a species to extinction is nothing to be proud of and it’s certainly not slowing down.
The Illegal Wildlife Trade
Posted by: | CommentsExperts suggest that the global business of illegal trade in wildlife is second in value only to the illegal arms trade.
Thousands of New Animal Species Discovered
Posted by: | CommentsWhile using advances in technology for genetic research, scientists have unexpectedly found new species of animals. The new species have not previously been classified because they look the same as other species. But research reveals that these identical looking animals are so unlike in other ways that they are of separate species. The scientific literature reported 2,207 discoveries of such cryptic animal species between 1978 and 2006.
List of Endangered Animals
Posted by: | CommentsGlobal warming and expanding human population has lead to the extinction of many animal species on earth. The term endangered animals include all those groups of life forms that are facing a serious threat of extinction due to human induced factors such as deforestation, poaching, hunting, animal cruelty, animal experimentation, etc. Read More→
Earth Day 2011
Posted by: | CommentsEarth Day 2011 falls on April 22. Some cities start celebrating a week in advance, ending the recognition of Earth Week on that day. Others host month long events to stress the importance of teaching about our environment.