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Earth Day: Endangered Species [PHOTOS]

As the planet marks Earth Day, here's a look at some of the animals around the world facing extinction....

Judge Blocks Deal on Protections for Wolves

BOISE, Idaho - A federal judge has denied a proposed settlement agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and 10 conservation groups that would have lifted endangered species protections for wolves in Montana and Idaho. U.S. District Judge Donald Molloy in Missoula on Saturday rejected the agreement that could...

Zoo Staff Cares for Rejected Baby Orangutan [VIDEO]

An endangered Bornean orangutan that was rejected at birth by her mother is getting some much-needed attention from Houston Zoo staffers and volunteers. The zoo is accepting online suggestions on names for the young orangutan.

Atlantic Oil Spill Kills Endangered Penguins [VIDEO]

India's Tiger Census Shows Numbers on the Rise

NEW DELHI -- India's latest tiger census shows an increase in the numbers of the endangered big cat. The census counted at least 1,706 tigers in forests across the country, about 300 more than four years ago, a government official said today. Environment Minister Jairam Ramesh called the increase good news but cautioned...

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06/02/12 Butterfly tours offered at Gap Source: Daily News - Lebanon PA Visitors are invited to see the only population of rare Regal Fritillary butterflies in Pennsylvania on four days in June and July at Fort Indiantown Gap. Free guided carpool tours will begin at 10 a.m.
06/01/12 Nebraska agencies develop process to streamline road... Source: Lincoln Journal Star - Lincoln NE It's the little things that can take up so much time and attention.
05/30/12 Field day teaches students conservation Source: The Laurel Outlook - Laurel MT Carbon Conservation District held its 10th Annual Conservation Day at the Blue Water Fish Hatchery in Bridger Tuesday, May 22.
05/29/12 White-nose syndrome confirmed in Tennessee's... Source: Chattanooga Times Free Press - Chattanooga TN The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has confirmed the presence of white-nose syndrome in federally listed endangered gray bats in upper East Tennessee.
05/24/12 Eagan Student's Butterfly Painting Wins Statewide... Source: Eagan Patch - Eagan MN Eagan artist Sky Waters can add another plaque to his trophy case.

Background on endangered species

An endangered species is a population of organisms which is facing a high risk of becoming extinct because it is either few in numbers, or threatened by changing environmental or predation parameters.

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