Around the globe, unique and fascinating species face extinction. Follow the plight of these creatures and the dedicated conservationists who fight for them.
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The Loneliest Animals: Introduction
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The Loneliest Animals: Captive Breeding Success Stories
For some of the loneliest animals on the planet, captive breeding programs and human intervention may the only hope.
Apr 1st, 2009 | 1 comment | 3,919 Views
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The Dolphin Defender: Dolphin Captures: Past, Present, and Future
For decades, Hardy Jones has been working to expose and stop the trade in dolphins used for food and entertainment. In some cases, Jones's footage has helped stop dolphin captures.
Jun 12th, 2008 | 12 comments | 6,666 Views
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Snowflake: The White Gorilla: Colo and Dotty
In 1956, the Columbus Zoo in Ohio became the home of the first gorilla to be born and raised in captivity.
Jun 9th, 2008 | 4 comments | 5,122 Views
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Snowflake: The White Gorilla: Snowflake’s Legacy
While Snowflake may be gone, his legacy remains. In his time at the zoo, he fathered 21 gorillas, who have in turn given birth to 10 grandchildren, says Carme Mate, a primatologist in Barcelona who observed Snowflake for years.
Jun 9th, 2008 | 10 comments | 12,576 Views
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Snowflake: The White Gorilla: Introduction
For nearly 40 years an albino gorilla named Snowflake was adored by people around the world.
Jun 9th, 2008 | 13 comments | 61,020 Views
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The Urban Elephant: Interview: Carol Buckley, Elephant Sanctuary Co-founder
Carol Buckley spent more than 20 years performing with her elephant, Tarra, in zoos and circuses before deciding the animals deserved a different life.
Jan 6th, 2008 | 2 comments | 1,839 Views
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The Urban Elephant: City Life
On the streets of Bangkok and other large cities in Thailand, unemployed and homeless Asian elephants are becoming a common -- and controversial -- sight.
Jan 6th, 2008 | 0 comments | 1,305 Views
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The Urban Elephant: Prized Captives
As early as 1796, traders began shipping Asian elephants to Europe and North America. By the 19th century, Asian elephants were a staple of zoos and traveling circuses.
Jan 6th, 2008 | 1 comment | 1,686 Views
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The Urban Elephant: Introduction
NATURE explores the unusual problems created as the struggle to give Asian elephants a home is fought worldwide.
Jan 6th, 2008 | 1 comment | 13,772 Views
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