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26865
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Many species of birds are endangered because of destruction of their habitats. Warren B. King, chairman of the U.S. Section of the International Council for Bird Preservation, cites the Mauritius parakeet, Spanish imperial eagle, and imperial woodpecker as examples of near-extinct bird populations.
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27562
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Michael Bleyman is the director of the Chatham County group the Carnivore Preservation Trust (CPT). The former UNCH Chapel Hill professor is trying to ensure the survival of endangered species affected by habitat destruction through a captive breeding program. The CPT holds several world breeding records and Bleyman has received awards for his work.
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Independent Weekly
(NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57 [volumes 13 - 23 on microfilm]), Vol. 7 Issue 37, November 16-22 1989,
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27668
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Bluefin Tuna is an extraordinary fish that is among the world’s most endangered species. This article discusses the Bluefin’s way of life, its habitat, and migration patterns.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 80 Issue 4, July-August 2016,
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29614
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The green salamander is North Carolina’s only endangered amphibian, and occurs in small populations in a few of the state’s southwestern mountain counties. In the past twelve years, most green salamander discoveries can be credited to Alan Cameron, a retiree and volunteer for Wildlife Diversity. Cameron has discovered new salamander sites, observed unreported behaviors and rare pigmentation patterns.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 5, Sep/Oct 2017,
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30849
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The Duke Lemur Center in the Duke Forest, the only lemur center in the world, offers the rare opportunity to observe and learn about endangered lemurs. The center is devoted to conserving the lemur, which is a primate indigenous to Madagascar, and has partnered with the Madagascar Fauna Group. Together they work with the Malagasy people in reforestation, sustainable agriculture, and conservation of the dwindling habitat.
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30939
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What happens when a sea turtle gets hooked by a recreational angler? Diana Hackenburg explores efforts to measure and improve sea turtle health following an accidental capture.
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31603
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If proper steps are not taken to help North Carolina’s endangered wildlife, some or all of the state’s fifteen threatened species may become extinct. Some of North Carolina’s most endangered species are the ivory-billed woodpecker and eastern cougar. Curtis Wooten of the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission discusses various threats to wildlife, and ways the commission is raising money to fund research.
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34723
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North Carolina is home to over 29 species of sucker fish, and they exist in every river system in the state. They play an important role in the ecology of the river basins and are indicators of water quality, as they cannot survive in polluted areas. With some species in decline, it is important to ensure their survival.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 81 Issue 1, Jan/Feb 2017,
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35343
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Kelcee L. Smith and Annmarie Fearing’s Summer 2017 research study's goal: to understand how the factor of genetic diversity could have contributed to the sawfish’s declining population. With a greater understanding, the authors hope to contribute to this creature’s conservation.
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36159
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Information related to these animals included differences among the three categories, features of the Virginia Big Eared Bat and Northern Pine Snake, and ways to help such species survive.
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Wildlife in North Carolina
(NoCar SK 431 W54x), Vol. 83 Issue 1, January/February 2019,
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38264
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The Asheboro Zoological Park, cited as the largest walk-through, natural-habitat zoo in the world, includes in its experience 30,000 plants and 1,100 animals. From the experience, its rare plant curator hopes visitors become more sensitive to the cause of saving endangered species, mindful of laws related to endangered species, and see all living things as worthy of life.
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