Happy World Orangutan Day! Both ORANGUTAN species are threatened: The IUCN lists the Sumatran species as Critically Endangered and the species of Borneo as Endangered. The main reasons for this lie in the rapid destruction and degradation of the tropical rain forest, particularly…
The World Environment Day celebration began in 1972 and has grown to become one of the main vehicles through which the United Nations stimulates worldwide awareness of the environment and encourages political attention and action. It takes only a few…
Turtle Day encourages you to discover the world of turtles and tortoises, and to learn how you can help protect turtles and tortoises and their disappearing habitats around the world. Ways To Help: Donate to Turtle Conservancy. Adopt a Sea Turtle. Get involved…
The United Nations has proclaimed May 22 The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. At the Center for Biological Diversity, they believe that the welfare of human beings is deeply linked to nature…
Say NO To Offshore Oil Drilling! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwCIOUbt8SY&width=375&height=500feature=share&list=UUd9ZZ3PB_k1djrCbHsuaIuw Hands Across The Sand has been a global success with thousands of events in all 50 states and nearly 50 countries worldwide from New Zealand to Hawaii. Join Hands to end our dependence…
10 Easy Things You Can Do At Home To Protect Endangered Species 1) Learn About Endangered Species In Your Area Teach your friends and family about the wonderful wildlife, birds, fish and plants that live near you. The first step…
According to wildlife officials, seventeen armed poachers invaded the protected sanctuary Dzanga-Ndoki National Park on May 6 killing at least 26 elephants, including four calves. The elephant carcasses were found around Dzanga Bai, which is an open area where anywhere…
Illegal poaching is “raging out of control” and pushing radiated and ploughshare tortoises to the brink of extinction, according to a statement from the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS). It was reported that more than 1,000 of the animals have been…
The Formosan clouded leopard, a clouded-leopard subspecies native to Taiwan, has been driven to extinction by habitat destruction and illegal hunting for their skin and bones.
CONDOMS HELP CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2013 On Earth Day — April 22, 2013 — the Center for Biological Diversity celebrated endangered species at 20 events in 13 states across the country. More than 15,000 condoms were distributed in colorful packages (with artwork…