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DECEMBER 18, 2014

Fish and Wildlife Service has listed the “Rufa” population of Red Knot ( Calidris canutus rufa ) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). migration corridors from Argentina in the Southern tip of South America to Canada. Perhaps the most important threat to the Red Knot is climate change.

Endangered Species 160

Endangered Species Protection Delaware Species 160

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NOVEMBER 5, 2015

The largest of the Andean flamingos is native to the wetlands and shallow alkaline lakes of the high Andes mountain range, from southern Perú to northwestern Argentina and northern Chile. Despite the long history of impacts and steady population decline, the Andean Flamingo has been declared endangered as recent as September 2010.

Chile 155

Chile Endangered Species Eggs Argentina 155

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APRIL 15, 2011

And another list shows 6 endemics and 11 endangered species. 6. On one list, it is the 27th country with the most number of different bird species. Instead, name one of the endemic species in this country. Mike has had something to say about this country as well.

2011 150

2011 Myanmar Bolivia Venezuela 150

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NOVEMBER 6, 2012

These wily and diminutive owls occur from Bolivia and Argentina northward through Central America (check out this post on Pico Bonito ) and only just occur in the United States in Arizona and south Texas. In fact, this sub-species was formerly classified as endangered in the US under the Endangered Species Act.

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Owls Texas Arizona Pigs 156