The polar bear and hippopotamus are for the first time listed as species threatened with extinction by the world’s biodiversity agency. They can still be saved. But for other unfortunate species, there is no chance – they have become permanently extinct. A survey conducted among biologists conducted by New York’s American Museum of Natural History, [...]

The Nicolas Hulot foundation is a controversial organization, beloging to the French ecologist Nicolas Hulot, that has been widely criticized for accepting funds from companies such as EDF, L’Oréal or Rhône-Poulenc. Nonetheless, the organization has an inspirational ad campaign that depicts a clear message: Our destines are linked to the ones of animals. By protecting biodiversity, we indirectly protect ourselves and our children.

Since the ratification of the Endangered Species Act in 1973, many species have been saved from extinction. For over three decades, the Endangered Species Act has served as America’s safety net for wildlife. Its purpose, to protect fish, plants and wildlife from going extinct is yet to be reached but many species are on the road to recovery. As of April 3, 2007, there are 1,326 species on the threatened and endangered lists but many have been saved. Here are 10 of their most notable success stories:

There are several factors responsible for the corals’ destruction. Ocean pollution, fishing nets and the increasing temperature of the planetary ocean are among the most important. As water temperatures rise, algae living on the coral surface die and leave the bare calcium carbonate substrate exposed that bleaches the corals causing their death