Category Archives: Endangered species

Backyard scientists use Web to catalog species, aid research

Posted on May 12, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story at CNN. At a time when climate change and urbanization are poised to set off a new wave of extinction, some members of the scientific community are turning toward backyard biologists for the data they need … Continue reading →

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USGS Finds New Ways to Help Protect At-Risk Species

Posted on January 29, 2009 by Laura B.

Read the full story in Environmental Protection. Scientists are using new and creative ways to help protect endangered and at-risk species and the ecosystems they — and humans — depend on for survival, according to a Jan. 12 press release.

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Stamp Your Letters With Endangered Species

Posted on September 17, 2008 by Laura B.

Read the full post at Treehugger. A new series of stamps from the Royal Mail has been issued to commemorate ten endangered species in Britain. The almost-gone insects range from the stag beetle to the Adonis blue butterfly. They include … Continue reading →

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