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The View From My Boots
Explore endangered species issues and conservation consciousness with Jennifer Bové. While you're here, tackle wildlife trivia and flashcards from the field. Having fun? Follow this site for more news, reviews, and resources from the great outdoors (boots are optional). Also, be sure to stop by Jen's Endangered Species site at About.com
Friday, December 6, 2013
Join in these penguin games ...
Learning about endangered wildlife can be lots more fun and educational when it's played as a game. The endangered African penguin is a cute critter that deserves attention. Help the next generation learn to care about this rare bird by acting like it as they play three silly games, here.
One of the world's cutest rhino species is on the brink of extinction.
Unlike the burly, sharp-horned rhinos of the African plains, the little Sumatran rhino looks soft and cuddly. Native to the rainforests of Sumatra and Borneo, small populations cling to survival in the face of constant danger from humans and genetic depletion. Learn more about these rhinos here.
International Rhino Foundation / Wikimedia |
Making a comeback in Florida ...
The green sea turtle, long hunted for its meat and eggs, is endangered worldwide. But, biologists in Florida are seeing an exciting increase in numbers of nests and hatchlings on the beaches. Learn more about them here.
NOAA |
Do "ugly" species stand a chance?
A recent study suggests that anthropomorphism can be used as a tool to help endangered species. Find out more here.
Jmiksanek / Wikimedia |
Friday, November 22, 2013
Say What?
Learn what famous people like Bruce Babbitt, below, have said about endangered species from these quotes.
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