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9 threatened animals of the Southeast

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 1 hour ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Diverse ecosystemsOne of the most populous areas of the United States,…Continue

10 of the cutest endangered species

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Ruth Anthony-Gardner 1 hour ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes

Conservation competitionWhile all endangered species are worth saving, it…Continue

The Mystery of the "Immaculately" Conceived Baby Anteater

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The Desperate Fight to Save the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction

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Meanwhile, in a Chinese Zoo, a Man Bit an Ostrich to Death

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Alexander Abad-Santos 41,164 Views Jan 23, 2013You'd think the safest place for…Continue

Madness in the Village of Elephants: 26 Pachyderms Slaughtered

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Steph S. on Saturday. 2 Replies 1 Like

Why I hate human greed so much. -- DallasIn the forest clearing locals call the “Village of Elephants,” or Dzanga Bai, 17 heavily armed men arrived on Wednesday, May 8, with AK-47s. They were bound for the observation tower where tourists in the…Continue

Tags: ivory, China, Africa, extinction., poaching

Bristly tongue helps bats grab nectar

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo May 13. 2 Replies 1 Like

The hairy bristles on the tongue of a particular bat that feeds on nectar help it draw up the sweet liquid. Now the precise way in which those bristles work has been glimpsed for the first time using high-speed video.By filming Glossophaga…Continue

Tags: evolution, anatomy, mammals, bats

U.S. loses nearly a third of its honey bees this season

Started by Dallas the Phallus May 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Nearly a third of managed honeybee colonies in America died out or disappeared over the winter, an annual survey found on Wednesday. The decline—which was far worse than the winter before—threatens the survival of some bee colonies.The heavy losses…Continue

Tags: food, pollination, agriculture, parasites, pesticides

Aquarium launches desperate search to save a species down to 3 individuals

Started by Dallas the Phallus May 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Aquarists at ZSL London Zoo have launched a worldwide appeal to find a female mate for a fish species that is believed to have gone extinct in the wild.The fish, Mangarahara cichlid (Ptychochromis Insolitus), was once found in the Mangarahara River…Continue

Tags: extinction, marine life, fish, conservation

Rhinos now extinct in Mozambique: experts

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Speechless. -- DallasJOHANNESBURG — Mozambique’s rhinoceros population was wiped out more than a century ago by big game hunters. Reconstituted several years ago, the beasts again are on the brink of vanishing from the country by poachers seeking…Continue

Tags: wildlife, conservation, extinction, Africa, Mozambique

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Comment by Tony Carroll on January 12, 2013 at 8:18pm: Glaucus atlanticus (common names sea swallow, blue glaucus, blue dragon, blue sea slug and blue ocean slug) is a species of small-sized blue sea slug.

Really, really beautiful animal. Stunning.

Comment by Steph S. on January 10, 2013 at 12:36am: I'm glad the glass held when the polar bear tried to get in the cage - the polar bear was trying everything to get to the cameraman inside.
Thanks Patricia!

Comment by Steph S. on January 10, 2013 at 12:32am: Patricia thanks so very much for the polar bear footage!
I love polar bears! Thanks very very much!

Comment by Steph S. on January 10, 2013 at 12:31am: Wow - so awesome! Love the rattler in the flowers. I sure do enjoy looking at the pictures you find! Thanks a million Tony!

Comment by Tony Carroll on January 8, 2013 at 9:02pm: Rattler in the flowers. Cool pic.

Comment by Patricia on January 6, 2013 at 3:42pm: Some polar bear footage.....

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Comment by Steph S. on January 3, 2013 at 9:57pm: Welcome Dominic to the group!

Comment by Steph S. on January 1, 2013 at 9:32am: I love black horses Tony - thanks so much for the beautiful black horse picture.

I hope everyone has a wonderful New Year 2013.