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15 incredible rare and newly discovered species
Rare species is a group of living organisms, either plants or animals that occur in small numbers, in a small region or small number of locations. Such species may be lost forever if we do not take quick action to stop their decline. If we cherish...
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15 exotic endangered bird species
Birds have always been associated with beauty, freedom and sky. But, it seems like these free omens of godly presence have been chained down with evils like changing climate, human intrusion, loss of habitat due to clearing of forests for farming and.
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New Royal Mail stamps to spread the message of mammal conservation
Do you remember those good old childhood days when getting your hands on the newly arrived letters to find another postage stamp for your collection was exciting? You could re-live your childhood fantasy and add some very special stamps to the album..
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Classic movie posters portray human cruelty toward helpless wild creatures
Role reversal was never a law of nature, but humans have forced this to happen. It was so much noticeable in a recently concluded competition organized by Convention On Migratory Species, wherein artists were asked to tailor classic movie posters to..
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Maya Lin's 'What is Missing?' is a call to action
Maya Lin’s sculpture shows what is at stake and why reducing our environmental impact is one of our most urgent challenges. By making significant changes in our daily lives, such as driving less, recycling more or supporting sustainable food...
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Smallest and cutest animals on the verge of extinction
All species have their right to survival. The witty souls however have taken it as a liberty to survive at the cost of other organisms. In the survival of the fittest yes, knowledgeable humans will have the better. There are millions of unique species of.
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Species on the verge of extinction and our efforts to revert their cause
The latest research states that species around the world are going extinct faster than thought, at a rate not seen since the extinction of the dinosaurs. Today there are nearly 8,500 creatures around the globe threatened with extinction and at least one..
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Beluga Whales get attention, Sarah Palin objects
‘Beluga whale now an endangered species’ The Beluga whales of Alaska’s Cook Inlet are now an endangered species and require additional protection to survive. The Republican Vice President candidate Sarah Palin’s efforts to keep the species...
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Mammals going extinct, humans not far behind
What do the ferocious Bengal Tiger, the majestic Gorilla and the extremely swift African Cheetah have in common? They are all either threatened, endangered or equally in peril. Destruction of habitats and poaching are the main reasons for the rapid...
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Common bird species on a decline indicates biodiversity crisis
Most of us connect to nature through the 'chirpy' birds we hear throughout the day. Birds are the most common icons for people to relate to nature. But they may not be common anymore. The world over, population of birds from rare species has been...
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