Critter News

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Now, Kolbert is to focus on humanity's impact on the animal world, and in particular will look at the species that are today being rendered extinct by men and women. Among these catastrophes was the event that wiped out the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.

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Humane Endangered Species New York Times New York 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 25, 2022

If there’s anything good related to the current mass extinction event, it’s that we know it is happening and we can therefore, just maybe do something about it. If you do find a Blue-vented Hummingbird with a blue crown, you might rediscover a lost, critically endangered species. Blue-vented Hummingbird.

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Costa Rica Parrots Albatross Birds 263

10,000 Birds

JUNE 7, 2012

Fish and Wildlife Service endangered species list. I very much enjoyed the first section, which relates the history of the bird and its relationship with us, humans, from its discovery in 1851 up to the fateful Lake Mack fire and its aftermath in the 1980’s. Rapai is clearly fascinated by Leopold’s life, and frankly, so was I.

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Michigan Bahamas Endangered Species Research 234

Critter News

APRIL 28, 2011

Twins born in February, a rare event! Eerie how similar to humans they appear. Here's the link to some cute pictures!

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Gorillas Humane Endangered Species Primates 100

10,000 Birds

JUNE 17, 2015

The Sacramento River NWR was established 1989 by the authority provided under the Endangered Species Act, Emergency Wetlands Resources Act, and the Fish and Wildlife Act. The refuge offers opportunities for hiking and biking trails, canoeing and kayaking on Swan Lake, bank fishing, and family friendly programs and events.”

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Fish Wildlife Hunting Game 144

10,000 Birds

SEPTEMBER 9, 2014

But within a couple of decades, it’s effects on both wildlife and humanity became apparent. They were secure in their isolated home here until humanity came to Laysan in the 1890s. It’s important to take note that all of these species have benefited tremendously from being listed under the Endangered Species Act.

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Albatross Endangered Species Geese Alaska 209

10,000 Birds

JANUARY 8, 2019

The human and economic consequences were dramatic, and continue to be felt. Species with small ranges ( e.g. , single island endemics) or tiny populations ( e.g. , endangered species) are especially vulnerable. Studying the impact of hurricanes on birds requires data both before and after the event.

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Puerto Rico 2017 2018 Virgin Islands 255