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Scary places for tigers
Environment

Scary places for tigers

The largest animal in the cat family is facing extinction by demand for tiger products in China, Southeast Asian countries and the US.

December 16, 2018
White sharks endangered
Environment

White sharks endangered

Recent studies show that the number of white shark species on the oceans is decreasing, even lower than the number of tigers left in the jungle.

December 16, 2018
The Mekong tiger may be extinct
Environment

The Mekong tiger may be extinct

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has warned that the number of tigers in countries along the Mekong River has fallen by more than 70% in the past 12 years and is in danger…

December 16, 2018
Green butterflies on the list of endangered
Environment

Green butterflies on the list of endangered

El Segundo blue butterfly (el segundo blue butterfly) in the United States is the first insect species to be included in the list of federal endangered species.

December 16, 2018
Whales and dolphins are at risk of perishing
Environment

Whales and dolphins are at risk of perishing

The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have warned of the rapid decline in the number of whales and…

December 16, 2018
The most endangered rhinoceros
Environment

The most endangered rhinoceros

That is the latest information published by the International Fund for Nature (WWF) on January 4, 2010.

December 16, 2018
Santa's companion is threatened
Environment

Santa's companion is threatened

The existence of reindeer, the animal-drawn animal for Santa, is threatened by many threats such as oil exploitation and climate change.

December 16, 2018
Newton's apple tree is about to die
Environment

Newton's apple tree is about to die

Thousands of ancient trees in England are dying due to environmental pollution, urban development and climate change.

December 16, 2018