Can anthropomorphism save species, or will it sabotage their survival?

Photo by David Haring / Duke Lemur Center via Wikipedia

Has the ESA Been a Success?

Critics say that the ESA has failed because so few listed species have actually "graduated" and been de-listed due to recovery. See what you think by reading this. 

Hint ...
 

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Do Lawsuits Impede the ESA?

You and I could file a lawsuit against the Endangered Species Act if we feel somehow violated buy it, or if we feel the USFWS is falling down on the job ... but should we?

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Find out more about it here.

Frog Species on the Verge of Extinction

You'll be shocked to learn that over 400 species of frog are listed as critically endangered, which means that they are facing imminent extinction. One species, the Rabbs' fringe-limbed treefrog, is down to one known individual. Learn about the others here. 

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Welcome, Baby!

After years of unsuccessful attempts to propagate the rare Przewalski's horse in captivity via artificial insemination, scientists at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute were finally able to celebrate on July 27, 2013, when a Przewalski's horse named Anne gave birth to a healthy female foal.  

Aren't they a gorgeous pair? Read more about the effort here.

Photograph courtesy Smithsonian National Zoo