Topic: Endangered Species
Black-footed ferrets, the only ferret species endemic to North America, came close to extinction. But now the ferrets are making a come-back. We’ll talk about North America’s wild ferrets.
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A rare plant has been fighting to stand tall in a small corner of the arid west. With the help of prescribed fire and a few dedicated fans, the lemhi penstemon hasn’t given up yet. Learn more about this “fire flower.”
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Over the past couple of decades, large numbers of frogs, toads, salamanders and newts have been dying off all around the world. Amphibians in decline — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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Survival odds slim for stranded marine mammals
Posted Feb 3, 2007 in Endangered Species download Help
Survival odds slim for stranded marine mammals
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Under the cover of the ocean in winter, sharks of a certain species were thought to hibernate. But scientists wondered if they were deep in winter sleep or just as active in deeper water. Discover basking sharks — on today’s Earth and Sky.
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