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Endangered species
An endangered species is a
population of an organism
(usually a taxonomic
species), which because it
is either few in number or
threatened by changing
environmental or predation
parameters, leaving it at
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Sea turtle
Sea turtles are found in all
the world's oceans with the
exception of the Arctic
Ocean, and some species
travel between oceans. The
Flatback turtle is found
solely on the northern coast
of Australia. The
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Columbian White-tailed Deer
The Columbian white-tailed
deer is one of 30 subspecies
of the white-tailed deer in
North America, and one of
two subspecies found in
Oregon, the other being the
Idaho white-tailed deer. ... > full story
Conservation status
The conservation status of a
species is an indicator of
the likelihood of that
species continuing to
survive either in the
present day or the future.
Many factors are taken into
account when assessing the
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Giant Otter
The giant otter is the largest of the world's otters. It is native to South America but is endangered and is also very rare in captivity. The Giant Otter can reach up to 6 ft (1.8 m) in length, and ... > more -
Marine conservation
Marine conservation, also known as marine resources conservation, is the protection and preservation of ecosystems in oceans and seas. Marine conservation focusses on limiting human-caused damage to ... > more -
Black-footed Ferret
TThe Black-footed Ferret is a small carnivorous North American mammal. The Black-footed Ferret is the most endangered mammal in North America, according to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service ... > more -
Black Rhinoceros
The Black Rhinoceros, Diceros bicornis also colloquially Black Rhino is a mammal in the order Perissodactyla, native to the eastern and central areas of Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, Cameroon, ... > more -
Biodiversity Action Plan
A Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) is an internationally recognized program addressing threatened species and habitats, which is designed to protect and restore biological systems. The original impetus ... > more -
Decline in amphibian populations
Dramatic declines in amphibian populations, including population crashes and mass localized extinction, have been noted since the 1980s from locations all over the world, and amphibian declines are ... > more -
Mountain Zebra
Mountain Zebra consist of two species, namely the Cape Mountain Zebra (Equus zebra) and the Hartmann's Mountain Zebra (Equus hartmannae). Previously they were seen as two subspecies of the Mountain ... > more -
Extinction
In biology and ecology, extinction is the cessation of existence of a species or group of taxa, reducing biodiversity. The moment of extinction is generally considered to be the death of the last ... > more
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