Introduction
The San Diego Zoo's Center for Reproduction of Endangered Species in May celebrated the birth of pygmy loris twins, rare tree-dwelling lemurs from Southeast Asia. (Photo Credit: AFP Photos/Ron Garrison)
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The world is facing the largest wave of plant and animal extinctions since the demise of thedinosaurs 65 million years ago. Surveys show that scientists regard extinction as one of the biggest environmental threats to the planet. They predict that 50 percent of all species may be lost during the 21st century, complicating efforts to feed Earth's growing population as well as develop new medicines. In the United States, environmentalists urge the government to take immediate steps to preserve biodiversity. But Congress remains divided over the Endangered Species Act, and business leaders say that the nation should focus on economic growth instead of setting aside habitat for species that are so similar to one another that the loss of some will have no discernible impact.
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Wildlife and Endangered Species |
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Dec. 15, 2017 |
Species Extinction |
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Feb. 17, 2012 |
Invasive Species |
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Oct. 2010 |
Wildlife Smuggling |
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Jun. 03, 2005 |
Endangered Species Act  |
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Sep. 15, 2000 |
Mass Extinction |
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Oct. 01, 1999 |
Endangered Species Act |
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Apr. 19, 1996 |
Protecting Endangered Species |
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Aug. 28, 1992 |
Marine Mammals Vs. Fish |
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Jun. 21, 1991 |
Endangered Species |
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May 24, 1991 |
Animal Rights |
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Feb. 12, 1988 |
America's Biological Diversity |
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Aug. 02, 1985 |
Wildlife Management |
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Sep. 16, 1977 |
Protecting Endangered Wildlife |
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May 10, 1967 |
Wildlife Preservation |
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