The Green Elephant

Are we the Dinosaur...and the Asteroid? Extinction:Part 1

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“I think I could turn and live with animals, they are so placid and self-contain’d, I stand and look at them long and long.

They do not sweat and whine about their condition, They do not lie awake in the dark and weep for their sins, They do not make me sick discussing their duty to God, Not one is dissatisfied, not one is demented with the mania of owning things, Not one kneels to another, nor to his kind that lived thousands of years ago, Not one is respectable or unhappy over the whole earth.”

— Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass: The Death-Bed Edition

They Don't Have to Disappear. It is Entirely up to Us.

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Save the kiwi: New Zealand rallies to protect its iconic birdExperts are battling to save the remaining 68,000 kiwis in a country once home to millions

Stewart Brand (Ft. Chris Anderson) – The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?[Stewart Brand] / Now, extinction is a different kind of death. It's bigger. We didn't really realize that until 1914, when the last passenger pigeon, a female named Martha, died

Giraffes suffering from ‘silent extinction’ | Watch News Videos OnlineWatch Giraffes suffering from ‘silent extinction’ Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

UN report: 1 million species at risk of extinction - CNN VideoAn alarming new report released by the United Nations says roughly 1 million species of animals and plants are on the verge of extinction, and experts warn it will have grave consequences for humans. CNN's Bill Weir reports.

"The Last Three" Bids a Sad Farewell to Rhinos on the Brink of Extinction

'Kitsch‚ mad-ugly' rhino extinction statue raises a stormA massive bronze sculpture entitled “The Last Three” has gone on display in New York City‚ a sombre memorial to the impending demise of Africa’s last three Northern White Rhinos.

This turtle with a green mohawk is one of the most endangered reptiles in the worldThe Mary River turtle can breathe through its bottom and has a green mohawk of algae; it's also endangered, according to the Zoological Society of London. Check out this turtle's unique features, find out why it is endangered, and learn more about the list of vulnerable reptiles.

Video of a Dying Polar Bear Previews Extinction, Says BiologistScientists predict polar bears will be extinct in 100 years.

Vanishing - CNNWe're entering the Earth's sixth era of extinction -- and it's the first time humans are to blame. CNN introduces you to the key species and people who are trying to prevent them from vanishing.

Extinction of large sea creatures could collapse ecosystems

Climate Change and the New Age of ExtinctionPeople easily forget “last of” stories about individual species, but the loss of nature also threatens our existence.

MIT Professor Predicts Earth's Next Mass Extinction To Begin By 2100Geologists have long been fascinated with past extinction events and now it appears we're may be headed for another one by the end of the century.

Scientists Say Mass Extinction Warning Signs ExistIs Earth staring down a mass extinction? Recent research from an international team of scientists reveals warning signs for the biggest mass extinction in our planet’s history were apparent far earlier than experts had thought

These groups are stopping mass extinctionSixth extinction: Your response to CNN's "Vanishing" series has been overwhelming. Consider donating to these groups, which are helping stop mass extinction.

Nature Is SpeakingPeople need nature — for climate. Conservation International's award-winning

Horseshoe crabs are one of nature's great survivorsIt may look like something out of a science fiction movie, but the horseshoe crab is definitely real. In fact it is one of natures great survivors, lasting through 3 of the Earths major extinction events.

If We Act Now We Can Save Animals from Extinction

Save Animals Facing ExtinctionPoaching and wildlife trafficking are driving animals to extinction. Save Animals Facing Extinction is working to save them. Join us today.

What is the point of saving endangered species?It will cost billions of dollars to save all the world's threatened species. What's in it for us?

20,000 Species Are Near Extinction: Is it Time to Rethink How We Decide Which to Save?Prioritizing which animals and plants to help is driven mostly by whether we like them or not. Some experts say that may not be the best approach.

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Saving Endangered SpeciesKey to the survival of our endangered species is ensuring that they are reintroduced to protected areas where they can safely roam and strengthen in number. The Wildlife ACT Fund specialises in the safe capture, transportation and reintroduction of these endangered species into new areas.

Protecting Species | Initiatives | WWFFrom elephants to polar bears, WWF fights to secure a future for animals on the planet we all share. WWF helped bring back the Amur tiger and Africa’s black rhinos from the edge of extinction. We are giving isolated, dwindling populations of black footed ferrets and river dolphins a second chance. WWF continues to keep habitats and landscapes thriving. We envision, create, test and deliver solutions for a crowded planet. We work with partners at all levels, from community leaders to governments and multinational bodies. But our work is far from done, and WWF constantly strives to protect the species we all care about. View All Species >

12 Things We Should All Do To Protect Endangered SpeciesOne thing we humans fail at is seeing the big picture.  We are often blind to the interconnectedness of everything that supports life, a web so comp...

‘It’s very easy to save a species’: how Carl Jones rescued more endangered animals than anyone elseWithout Jones, the world might have lost the Mauritius kestrel, the pink pigeon, the echo parakeet and more – but the biologist’s methods are controversial

When It Comes to Conservation, Are Ugly Animals a Lost Cause? Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but good marketing can do wonders

The Ugly Truth: Why Do We Save The Cutest Endangered Animals?Are so-called ugly endangered animals being neglected because they don’t conform to human standards of beauty? Sarah Freeman investigates

Too cute to die? Experts say we’re too selective about species we choose to protectFor endangered species, it pays to be a large mammal with sad eyes that cuddles its babies. Glamorous animals, big predators and, above all, the extremely cute and fuzzy stand a chance of getting p…

The biodiversity crisis in numbers - a visual guideNature is under threat as never before, but what does that actually mean? We explain what is at stake – and why action at Cop15 is more crucial than ever

Humans and Their Greatest Extinction of All Time

Why did passenger pigeons die out? | EarthSky.orgIn the 19th century, passenger pigeons were so numerous that hunters competed to shoot as many as possible. But the last passenger pigeon died in the Cincinnati Zoo over 100 years ago. How did it all go so wrong?

Why Did The Passenger Pigeon Go Extinct? The Answer Might Lie In Their ToesBillions of these birds once flew over North America, but the last known passenger pigeon died in 1914. To try to figure out what happened, scientists analyzed DNA from the toes of birds in museums.

Slaughtering the American Buffalo to the Brink

Stop the Massacre: You can End Wildlife Killing Contests

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Ban Wildlife Killing Contests | WildEarth GuardiansWildlife killing contests devalue native wildlife and glorify wasteful violence, while disrupting natural processes. Ban wildlife killing contests now!

Stop the wildlife killing contestsProtect BC wildlife - tell Minister Donaldson to ban cruel wildlife killing contests

Help Stop Snake Slaughter at Rattlesnake RoundupsEach year, tens of thousands of rattlesnakes are taken from the wild to be displayed and slaughtered for entertainment and profit at rattlesnake roundups. Professional hunters, not bound by ‘bag’ or ‘take’ limits, remove snakes from their native habitats and are awarded with cash prizes for bringing in the most and biggest snakes. Most snakes are caught by pouring gasoline into their winter dens, which pollutes surrounding land and water and may impact up to 350 other wildlife species.

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Instead of Killing Wildlife... You Could Help Save Them

10 Great Citizen Science ProjectsInspiring Citizen Science Projects

Citizen science projects around the world - EuroScientist journalAlso known as community science or crowd science, citizen science allows the public to engage with, contribute to and conduct scientific research.

Citizen Science

Citizen Science at NOAAPublic participation in scientific research is a growing trend in our increasingly “crowdsourced” world. Citizen science, as it is called, typically involves data collection by members of the public who pass their information along to researchers trying to answer real-world questions.

Citizen Science ProjectsLearn about how you can participate in citizen science projects.

Join the Audubon Christmas Bird CountYou can add to a century of community science data by signing up for a count near you.

Digital citizen science projectsPut your smartphone, home computer or tablet to good use as a citizen scientist.

Ted Talks about Extinction

The dawn of de-extinction. Are you ready?Throughout humankind's history, we've driven species after species extinct: the passenger pigeon, the Eastern cougar, the dodo ... But now, says Stewart Brand, we have the technology (and the biology) to bring back species that humanity wiped out. So -- should we? Which ones? He asks a big question whose answer is closer than you may think.

Mass extinctions and the future of life on EarthRich scientific evidence comes from the history of life on Earth -- we just have to ask the right questions to find it. Whether it's figuring out the cause of the dodo bird's extinction or the bite force of a Tyrannosaurus rex, paleontologist Michael Benton shares some offbeat quandaries from the past, present and future.

How to win at evolution and survive a mass extinctionCongratulations! By being here, alive, you are one of history's winners -- the culmination of a success story four billion years in the making. The other 99 percent of species who have ever lived on earth are dead -- killed by fire, flood, asteroids, ice, heat and the cold math of natural selection. How did we get so lucky, and will we continue to win? In this short, funny talk, paleobiologist and TED Fellow Lauren Sallan shares insights on how your ancestors' survival through mass extinction made you who you are today.

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