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Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s processes. The goal of wildlifeconservation is to ensure the survival of these species, and to educate people on living sustainably with other species. The human population has grown exponentially over the past 200 years, to more than seven billion people today, and it continues to rapidly grow. This means natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet. This growth and development also endangers the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development, or used for food or other human purposes. Other threats to wildlife include the introduction of invasive species from other parts of the world, climate change, pollution, hunting, fishing, and poaching. National and international organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, the WildlifeConservation Society, and the United Nations work to support global animal and habitatconservation efforts on many different fronts. They work with the government to establish and protect public lands, like national parks and wildlife refuges. They help write legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 in the United States, to protect various species. They work with law enforcement ...

Loxodonta africana Critically Endangered Loxodonta africana africana Endangered Lycaon pictus Endangered Thunnus alalunga Near Threatened Scientific Name Inia geoffrensis Panthera pardus orientalis Critically Endangered Vulpes lagopus Least Concern Canis lupus arctos Least Concern Elephas maximus indicus Endangered Delphinapterus leucas Near Threatened Thunnus obesus Vulnerable Diceros bicornis Critically Endangered Ateles paniscus Vulnerable Mustela nigripes Endangered Balaenoptera musculus Endangered Thunnus Thynnus Endangered Pan paniscus Endangered Elephas maximus borneensis Endangered Pongo pygmaeus Critically Endangered Balaena mysticetus Least Concern Ursus arctos Least Concern Pan troglodytes Endangered Tursiops truncates Least Concern Panthera tigris tigris Gorilla gorilla diehli Critically Endangered Dugong dugon Vulnerable Gorilla beringei graueri Critically Endangered Balaenoptera physalus Endangered Spheniscus mendiculus Endangered Platanista gangetica gangetica Endangered Ailuropoda melanoleuca Vulnerable Vulnerable Gorilla gorilla and Gorilla beringei Eschrichtius robustus Least Concern Carcharodon carcharias Vulnerable Rhinoceros unicornis Vulnerable Centrocercus urophasianus Near Threatened Chelonia mydas Endangered Eretmochelys imbricata Critically Endangered Cephalorhynchus hectori Endangered Hippopotamus amphibius Vulnerable Cheilinus undulatus Endangered Elephas maximus indicus Endangered Platanista minor Endangered Orcaella brevirostris Endangered Pan...

Anastasiia Riddle, Storyful When entering Yellowstone National Park, a park ranger hands visitors a pamphlet full of helpful information. This guide instructs tourists to stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and other wildlife, and to stay at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves. I won't be as polite as the pamphlet: LEAVE THE ANIMALS ALONE! Year after year, Already this year in Yellowstone National Park’s Lamar Valley − known as the Serengeti of the West because of its diverse wildlife − The man pled guilty to “feeding, touching, teasing, frightening or intentionally disturbing wildlife.” During Memorial Day weekend − and I can’t even believe I'm writing this − At this stage of life, I’m not surprised by much, but it doesn’t make it any less infuriating when humans disrupt nature like this. It's time for tourists to start crowding America's national parks -- Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite, Zion, Grand Teton, Arches, Great Smoky Mountains, Shenandoah and hundreds more -- on spring and summer vacations. There are not many better places to connect with nature. Filmmaker Ken Burns has it right: The park system is among America’s greatest ideas. Covering the NBA playoffs the past few weeks, I’ve been through the Denver airport multiple times. I see the backpackers, campers, hikers and fly-fisherfolk exploring the outdoors in Colorado or using the airport as a layover to visit other parks, forests and wilderness areas in the West. Later in the summer, I will head t...

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Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species. The Zoo’s commitment to conservation, research, and education also extends to its second campus in Front Royal, Virginia. There, scientists and animal care experts conduct veterinary and reproductive research to save wildlife and habitats for some of the world’s most endangered animals on the sprawling 3,200-acre property.

See giant pandas, elephants, lions and naked mole-rats on animal cams streaming live, 24/7 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Download (link opens in new window). These activities are designed to engage learners of all ages in looking closely and thinking deeply about animal behavior and habitats. Welcome to the wild side of learning!

Founded in 1889, the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute sits on 163 acres in the heart of Washington, D.C.’s Rock Creek Park and is home to more than 2,100 animals representing almost 400 different species. The Zoo’s commitment to conservation, research, and education also extends to its second campus in Front Royal, Virginia. There, scientists and animal care experts conduct veterinary and reproductive research to save wildlife and habitats for some of the world’s most endangered animals on the sprawling 3,200-acre property.

Wildlife conservation is the practice of protecting plant and animal species and their habitats. As part of the world’s ecosystems, wildlife provides balance and stability to nature’s processes. The goal of wildlifeconservation is to ensure the survival of these species, and to educate people on living sustainably with other species. The human population has grown exponentially over the past 200 years, to more than seven billion people today, and it continues to rapidly grow. This means natural resources are being consumed faster than ever by the billions of people on the planet. This growth and development also endangers the habitats and existence of various types of wildlife around the world, particularly animals and plants that may be displaced for land development, or used for food or other human purposes. Other threats to wildlife include the introduction of invasive species from other parts of the world, climate change, pollution, hunting, fishing, and poaching. National and international organizations like the World Wildlife Fund, Conservation International, the WildlifeConservation Society, and the United Nations work to support global animal and habitatconservation efforts on many different fronts. They work with the government to establish and protect public lands, like national parks and wildlife refuges. They help write legislation, such as the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973 in the United States, to protect various species. They work with law enforcement ...

See giant pandas, elephants, lions and naked mole-rats on animal cams streaming live, 24/7 from the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute. Download (link opens in new window). These activities are designed to engage learners of all ages in looking closely and thinking deeply about animal behavior and habitats. Welcome to the wild side of learning!

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