Due to poachers and hunters who use giraffe’s skin to produce cloth, the giraffe population in Western Africa has unfortunately become extremely scarce. They are slowly making their way up the endangered species list, and scientists have had to act quickly. In order to gather more information about these long-necked, majestic creatures of Africa, [...]
Hawksbill turtles are among the most critically endangered species in the world. They used to populate the area around the Gulf Coast, but the BP oil spoil only aggravated their situation. The oil ridden waters have killed thousands of turtles alone, while thousand more have died from starvation and predators. Very few turtles make [...]
Minnesota’s loons (the iconic birds of Minnesota) are in danger of becoming extinct due to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Wildlife experts worked through the night to outfit a pair of these majestic birds with GPS transmitters. Two animal aid groups (the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and the U.S. Geological Survey) [...]
