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Pink Dolphin Facts: Rare Species Might Be Pregnant [VIDEO]
Pinkie, the rare pink dolphin swimming around in a lake in Louisiana, is once again making waves online as various reports suggest that she might be pregnant. Although the animal's pregnancy is unconfirmed yet, an eyewitness said he spotted Pinkie mating with another dolphin. 
Australia Facing Extinction Calamity Due to the Large-Scale Deaths of its Mammals
Researchers from the Charles Darwin University of Australia warned that the country is in danger of facing an extinction event due to the death of a huge number of mammals. According to the researchers, Australia is the country with the highest death rate for land-based animals. In fact, in a span o… 
Man-Made Pollution Existed Long Before Industrial Revolution
Researchers from the Ohio State University discovered that the Industrial Revolution is not the first time period that caused a spike in man-made pollution. In a new study, researchers revealed that air pollution caused by human activities emerged more than 200 years before the historical industrial… 
Stricter Regulations Imposed to Protect Whale Sharks from Commercial Tuna Fishing Methods
Two government-backed environmental organizations launched regulations aimed at protecting whale sharks from potentially dangerous methods used by commercial tuna fishing fleets. According Inter-American Tropical Tuna Commission (IATTC) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA),… 
Biologists Delighted by Birth of Baby California Condor
Wildlife biologists believe the surprise birth of a baby California condor is a positive indicator regarding the survival of the endangered species. The young predatory bird was discovered in late December to the surprise of members of the Ventana Wildlife Society, an organization that oversees the … 
Conservationists Concerned About Safety of Rare Albino Dolphin Found in Florida Coast
Shortly after a video of a rare albino dolphin swimming in the coast of Florida surfaced on the Internet on December last year, conservationists expressed their concerns regarding the safety of the animal. The video was taken by Danielle Carter, a volunteer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserva… 
Increasing Demand for Tiger Wine and Skin in China Worries Conservationists
The increasing demand for wine and skin rugs made from tigers is putting the animals in danger in China. According to the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA), members of China’s wealthy families are supporting the trade involving tiger wine and skin because they are viewed as status symbols. 
Mass Death of Pacific Coast Seabirds Puzzles Scientists
Scientists are still trying to figure out what officially caused the death of hundreds of seabirds along the Pacific Coast. First reported in October of 2014, visitors of beaches in British Columbia to California were surprised after seeing more than 120 corpses of Cassin’s auklets. 
Monarch Butterfly May Soon be Considered as Endangered by U.S. Federal Agency
A petition launched by environmental groups warns that the monarch butterfly is in danger of extinction due to the massive drop in its global population. According to the environmentalists, the insect’s population was previously at one billion. Recently, however, that number dropped to 35 million.… Pinto Abalone Not Listed as Endangered by Government Agency Despite Petition
The U.S. National Marine Fisheries Service has refused to provide federal protection for the pinto abalone even though conservation groups have launched a petition to list the marine animal as endangered. The government agency maintained that the species is not in danger of extinction and should not… 
Tropical Deforestation Could Have Devastating Effects On Global Rainfall Patterns
A group of environmental researchers warned that tropical deforestation can significantly affect the predictability of rainfall patterns around the world. The researchers also pointed out that the massive loss of trees due to man-made activities can contribute to the rise in global temperature. 
Climate Change Could Lead to More Cholera Outbreaks
Researchers from the University of Maryland warned that more cholera outbreaks may occur in the future due to the global effects of climate change. The researchers pointed out that the constant change in weather patterns can create ideal environments that could spread the bacterial disease. 
U.N. Secretary-General Challenges Countries To Write New History By Reversing Climate Change
Appearing before representatives from other countries, the United Nation’s Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon stressed the urgent need to reverse the global effects of climate change. Ban emphasized that through a collective action from all countries, the world will be able to make a historically signi… 
U.N.: Eliminate Carbon Emissions by 2070 to Prevent Global Disaster
Scientists from the United Nations released a reporting stating that greenhouse gas emissions in the world must be completely eliminated by 2070 in order to prevent a major environmental crisis. 
Japan Reduces Whale Hunting Quota In Antarctic
Japan announced that it has reduced its whale hunt quota in the Antarctic to prove that its marine vessels are conducting genuine scientific expeditions.
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