Critter News
DECEMBER 20, 2008
The Fish and Wildlife Service is proposing to list six species of penguin as threatened species and one _ the African penguin _ as an endangered species. Tags: bush penguins endangered species.
10,000 Birds
JULY 10, 2012
This is despite the fact that the Northern Bald Ibis was one of the earliest officially protected species, thanks to a decree by Archbishop Leonhard of Salzburg in 1504. This colony outlived dozens of others as it was protected by the local religious belief that the ibises migrated each year to guide Hajj pilgrims to Mecca.
10,000 Birds
MARCH 12, 2011
Jean Loscalzo is a penguin buff (Can you blame her?) and would love to watch Rockhopper Penguins. My Brazilian wish bird would be Rockhopper Penguin: raucous, feisty birds with really cool haircuts, a sort of disheveled yellow-black shaggy look that they wear well. See who won the contest here! Get yours today!
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