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Endangered & Extinct Species
Bagheera - In Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book , all the animals got together to decide what to do about little Mowgli, the abandoned "man-cub." No one spoke up. Finally Bagheera, the black panther, argued that he should be saved. Now Bagheera has his own Web site (see him blinking at you from the shadows?), where he tells you about other endangered species and how you can help, if you choose to become involved.
Conservation Online - An interactive wildlife, environmental and cultural experience designed to raise awareness of global conservation issues by highlighting the solutions put forward by a variety of conservation organisations to a number of ongoing problems. Watch the stunning video clips taken to emphasise the importance of the issues. Learn from the experts - with the featured articles on wildlife, organisations, projects, places and people. Understand the problems, from captivity to the wild, listen to the reasons and form your own opinion. Learn more about the organisations involved in conservation through our section devoted to these groups.
Endangered Species Program - In the United States, 703 plants and 480 species of animals are on the threatened and endangered lists (see the Summary of Listed Species Boxscore as of April, 1999). "Extinct" means they are gone from planet Earth forever. "Endangered species" are animals and plants in danger of becoming extinct. "Threatened species" are animals and plants likely to become endangered in the future. Learn which species are listed as threatened and endangered where you live, in the United States, and internationally.
Endangered! Exploring a World at Risk - Since 1869, the American Museum of Natural History has played a leading role in the study and interpretation of the natural world. Through the establishment of the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation in 1993, the Museum continues to lead the way in scientific excellence through the expansion of its programs to address one of today's key issues -- conservation of biodiversity. The Center, drawing on the combined strengths of the scientific, education, and exhibition departments, strives to integrate scientific knowledge into the conservation process and to disseminate information on biodiversity conservation widely. Endangered! Exploring A World At Risk, will be on display in the Museum's Gallery 3. This was followed in 1998 by theng of a major permanent exhibition hall devoted to the topic of biodiversity, which will provide up-to-the-minute information on many of the themes explored in this guidebook.
ES2000 - Endangered Species of the Next Millennium - The ThinkQuest Platinum award winners in the Social Sciences category hailed from the U.S, Singapore, and the Netherlands. Around the world, many species of animals and plants are threatened with extinction. The ultimate cause? Man, of course, and his reckless disregard of the fragile environment surrounding him. Learn all you can about the scope of the problem and what you can do about it at this site, which is accessible and entertaining for all ages.
Florida Panther Net - Official Education Site - Welcome to the Florida Panther Net where you can learn about the state animal, the elusive endangered Florida panther. At your fingertips is a rich store of knowledge about the panther, its habitat and the fascinating plants and animals that share its southwest Florida home.
Fossil Horses in Cyberspace - Scientists compare animals by looking at them very carefully and noting their similarities and differences. Not all hoofed animals are alike. Some have an even number of toes (goats and pigs), while others have an odd number (horses, elephants). The closest living relatives of the modern horse are the rhinoceros and the tapir. Early horses had three toes on the ground, although today's horses have only one. This very interesting site explains how this happened over time. The Florida Museum of Natural History has a special interest in fossil horses, since there is a rich archaeological dig site nearby. See what's new from down under ground.
Keep the Wild Alive - Did you know that up to 100 species become extinct every day? You can help. Visit this site and find out how you can get involved in a project or organization working to save endangered wildlife.
Raising the Mammoth-Discovery Online - An expedition to raise an intact mammoth from the Siberian permafrost, complete with detailed material on the century-old search for mammoths.
Satellite Tracking of Threatened Species - Certain traditional bird migration routes, used for years, have become unsuitable for one reason or another, usually because habitat along the way has been destroyed. The key is to teach these threatened birds new routes. Meet the sandhill cranes who have been trained to migrate by riding in the back of a pickup truck! Check out other birds who follow ultralight aircraft, as seen in the movie Fly Away Home . You'll also learn about tiny transmitters worn by birds and the NOAA satellites that receive their signals and transmit them back to the ground stations for data analysis. Many examples are given of birds that have been tracked all over the world. Watch their animated movements on the maps.
The Mammoth Saga - This virtual exhibition of mammoths, other animals, and plants of the ice ages is based on an exhibition held at the Swedish Museum of Natural History in Stockholm, Sweden. In it, you'll explore the U.S. Midwest of 16,000 years ago and take a look at a woolly rhinoceros, a sabertooth cat, and ancient reindeer. Siberian nomads lived in huts made of mammoth bones, and you can see a re-creation of one here! There are also nice links to other places on the Web that will help you learn more.
The Passenger Pigeon - A hundred years ago, the passenger pigeon was the most abundant bird on the face of the Earth. Their numbers were in the billions, and their flocks often blackened the sky for miles. Unfortunately, their habitat was destroyed in the name of progress. Also, their meat tasted good, and people of the day thought it was fun to kill them. The birds could fly 60 mph. Within 50 years, humans drove this species to extinction. The last bird died in a zoo September 19, 1914. Do you think we have learned anything?
Whooping Crane - These endangered birds are BIG! They can be up to 60 inches tall, and their wingspan is 7.5 feet. They live in shallow wetlands and coastal areas, but they migrate from the Gulf of Mexico all the way to Alberta and the Northwest Territories of Canada. They mate for life, and in Japan, it is traditional to have a crane design on wedding clothing to symbolize true love and long life.
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