endangered animals
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Ivory Poaching Blamed for Rise of Tuskless African Elephants
An investigation into the effects of ivory poaching has led to the discovery of an increasing number of tuskless female African elephants — the consequences of which aren’t entirely clear.
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Researchers Discover Peaceful Turtle Playground in the Sargasso Sea
Off the coast of Florida lie marigold meadows floating in the ocean; they’re trails of sargassum, a seaweed that bobs on the surface of the water. Amid those frilly ocean mats, young sea turtles grow up, learning about life in an oasis protected from predators.
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Population Of Critically Endangered Vaquita Porpoises Now Less Than 19 Individuals
There are now less than 19 individual vaquita porpoises left in the wild, according to an alarming new survey. Scientists say immediate measures are now required to save this enigmatic species from extinction.
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If You Resurrect The Woolly Mammoth, Can You Still Call It A Woolly Mammoth?
In the early 20th century, seeking riches, fur and its medicinal qualities, the people of Europe hunted the Eurasian beaver to near extinction. Clever scientists, though, had an idea of how to atone for their sins. The North American beaver, at least from the outside, seemed nearly identical. They would introduce this far-flung cousin to…