The top ten states based on the number of endangered species, as listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, are shown below. Hawaii lists 56 animals and 273 plant species. California lists 130 animals and 170 plant species. Alabama lists 99 animals and 18 plant species. Florida lists 59 animals and 55 [...]
As human civilization expands, more and more animal habitat is being destroyed and displaced. With the loss of valuable ecosystems, the plight of endangered animals begins to come into focus. Natural predators are forced to compete with humans for food which commonly ends with the loss of livestock or the destruction of the predator. Every [...]
A wide variety of animal life can be found in Alaska. From the polar bear to the otter to the bowhead whale, Alaska is teeming with unique life in the animal kingdom. However, some of the wildlife in this Northern land is in danger. Environmental and human threats are providing for a grave outlook on [...]
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