 | Wildlife - The Age of Extermination
The concept of 'manifest destiny,' combined with a lack of hunting laws, led to the rapid decline of wildlife in America.
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| Preserving Alabama's Wildlife
Though major strides were made toward saving and reestablishing wildlife species in the last century, rapid development and urbanization pose new threats.
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| Treasures of the Gorge
The gorge along the Potomac River is home to rare and threatened plant species which appear unexpectedly along the trail.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker - The Bird
The endangered red cockaded woodpecker is unique among woodpeckers in that it excavates its nests in live pine trees.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker - The Habitat
Because of its preference for a specific habitat that has become endangered, the red cockaded woodpecker itself is in danger of becoming extinct.
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| Red Cockaded Woodpecker - The Controversy
Though none disagree that the red cockaded woodpecker should be protected from extinction, how it should be protected and by whom has become an issue.
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| Red Hills Salamander Habitat
Native to a very specialized habitat, the Red Hills salamander has become threatened due to human encroachment on its territory.
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| Value of an Endangered Species
Exploring the tunnel of a Red Hills salamander reveals a complex structure; however, many mysteries about this newly-discovered creature still remain.
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| Alligators
Prized for their hides, alligators became endangered due to hunting and habitat loss, but today their numbers are increasing.
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| Beach Nesting Birds - Piper Plovers
The endangered piper plover's nesting behavior and natural defenses work against its survival in areas increasingly invaded by humans.
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| Beach Nesting Birds - Least Terns
Wildlife biologists use a number of different methods in their efforts to protect vulnerable least tern colonies from predators and careless people.
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| Silverspot Butterfly
Several organizations concerned about the welfare of the endangered Oregon silverspot butterfly have joined forces to help protect this species.
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| Fakahatchee Strand State Preserve
The preserve is an elongated forested swamp which contains native royal palm trees, a variety of orchids and the endangered Florida panther.
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| Manatees
The Manatee Center on Indian River Lagoon educates the public about the fragile coastal sea grass ecosystem, upon which the Florida manatee depends.
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| National Key Deer Refuge
Diminutive key deer are found only in the Florida Keys where a refuge has been established to protect them.
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| Protecting the Desert Tortoise
Members of the Tohono O'Odham Nation are working to protect desert tortoises from being killed on local highways.
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| Counting Harbor Seals
Scientists concerned about harbor seal populations venture to their native habitat in Alaska's waters to count and observe them.
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| Mountain Quail
Research biologists survey the habitat of the mountain quail to better understand the species' dwindling numbers.
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| Protecting the Sea Turtles of Baja
Protecting the turtles in Baja's Magdalena Bay is a challege since they are used by the local people as a food source.
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| Restoring Bald Eagle Populations in New Jersey
New Jersey's Endangered and Non-Game Species Program works to monitor, protect and restore populations of bald eagles that were once close to disappearing.
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| Beach Nesting Birds - Black Skimmers
The greatest threats to black skimmer nesting sites are coastal flooding and disturbances by humans.
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| The Kemps Ridley Sea Turtle
Fifteen years ago, the State of Texas began a project to help the Kemps Ridley sea turtle find safe nesting ground - and it has just begun to be successful.
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| Texas Desert Oasis
San Solomon Springs in Texas was once the focus of controversy between farmers and endangered fish, until the presence of the fish proved helpful.
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| Saving the Attwaters Prairie Chicken
A university student spends his time feeding, cleaning up after and caring for endangered Attwaters prairie chickens.
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| Whooping Cranes
The beautiful but endangered whooping crane visits Texas every year in the winter after migrating from northern Canada.
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| Recovering Endangered Species
Soon to be removed from the Endangered Species List, the peregrine falcon and bald eagle are under close study to determine the strength of their recovery.
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| Blandings Turtles
A group of high school students conduct research on the population and habitat of the Blandings turtle.
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| Protecting the Karner Blue Butterfly
The Department of Natural Resources is taking an active role in protecting the habitat of the Karner blue butterfly.
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| The Endangered Species Act
The United States adopted the Endangered Species Act to preserve biodiversity, but often there are disputes as to how this act should be implemented.
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| Raising a Buffalo Herd
A Kentucky rancher discusses the challenges of raising a herd of buffalo.
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| Reintroducing Osprey to Southeast Wisconsin
Young, captive-bred osprey are being reintroduced to southeast Wisconsin.
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| Sage Grouse
In order to study the reasons why the sage grouse population is declining, scientists must determine effective ways to catch the highly-camouflaged birds.
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| The Wildlife of Yellowstone Park
Since its inception, Yellowstone Park has had to devise ways to protect park animals without overly interfering with their habitats.
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