Learn more about poisonous jellyfish!
The jellyfish is one of the oldest living creature in the sea. They’re often called jellies or sea jellies instead of jellyfish. Most of the jellyfish species in the sea are harmless to humans, but some of the species are considered dangerous to humans and other creatures. Some of these poisonous jellyfish stings can cause temporary pain, and some can even lead to death. Learn more about poisonous jellyfish!
Endangered Species Around the World
Over the past few centuries, the growth in technology and human population has had a significant impact on wild life in every corner of the globe. Learn some endangered species facts and see photos of endangered species. If we act today, we may be able to save many of the world's endangered species from extinction. Read endangered animal facts for endangered species from all over the world, including the worlds endangered marine animals. Learn which animals are endangered and what is being done to protect some of these endangered animal species. See a list of endangered species, as well as endangered species pictures and videos of endangered species!
Madagascar diving bird now extinct
CNN reports today that a diving bird believed to exist only in a single lake in Madagascar has been delared extinct. No birds of this species has been spotted in over 20 years. Read more about the latest extinct bird species at CNN.com!
The World's Most Dangereous Fish!
There are lots of hazardous fishes in the sea. If you managed to get hit by any of them then chances are that you’ll get serious injuries, or at least temporary damage to your body because of toxins or the bite itself. If you get bit by one of the fishes mentioned in this article, then you need to seek medical attention immediately. Learn more about the sea's most dangerous fish species!
List of Ten Endangered Species in Asia
The rapid development of land for use by humans all over Asia poses a serious threat to many endangered animal species, and many Asian governments do too little too late to protect their own environments. Many Asian animals on the endangered species list - like Tigers and Giants Pandas - may benefit from focused conservation efforts. But many other animals - like Snow Leopards and Endangered Rhinos - are also threatened, and they don't always get the attention they need to ensure their continued survival. Read interesting facts about endangered species and see endangered species photos of animals in Asia like the snow leopard and rhinoceros.
Poisonous Frog Species Facts
Frogs are interesting amphibians to observe in ther natural habitats. There are more than 5,000 frog species currently known to science, and some of the frog species are poisonous to humans and other animals. Poison located on their bodies is used to protect them from predators. Poisonous frog species can be seen in various colors and sizes. Some of the types are rarely seen these days and are at the brink of extinction. Learn more about Poisonous Frog Species of the Wolrd!
Gulf Oil Spill - Gambling on Extinction
The New York Times reports that gambling website PaddyPower.com is has placed odds today on which species will be made extinct by the recent BP oil spill in the Gulf Of Mexico. Odds range from almost 2-to-1 for the Kemp's ridley turtle up to 20-to-1 for other marine creatures. Read the New York Times article here.
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