Interesting articles I find on the web:
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» Global Warming May Swamp Hawaiian Wildlife, National Geographic (June 5, 2006)
» Grizzly-Polar Bear Hybrid, National Geographic (May 16, 2006)
» Global Warming Could Cause Mass Extinctions, National Geographic (April 12, 2006)
» Giant Turkey-Like Dinosaur Found, National Geographic (April 7, 2006)
» Penguins Breeding Later Due to Warming, National Geographic (April 4, 2006)
» Baby Walruses Stranded by Melting Artic Ice, National Geographic (March 27, 2006)
» Seal Hunt in Canada Opens on Thin Ice, National Geographic (March 24, 2006)
» Lost World of New Species Found, National Geographic (February 2006)
» Giant Asian Ape and Humans Coexisted, National Geographic (December 8, 2005)
» New Species of Mammal in Borneo, World Wildlife Fun (December 6, 2005)
» Elephants React to their Dead, National Geographic (October 31, 2005)
» Tool-Use Found in Gorillas, National Geographic (September 30, 2005)
» Monkey Recognition in Mirrors, National Geographic (July 19, 2005)
» Baby Whales & Moms Stay Awake, National Geographic (June 29, 2005)
» Tool-Use in Dolphins, National Geographic (June 7, 2005)
» New Species of Monkey Discovered, National Geographic (May 19, 2005)
» Ivory-Billed Woodpecker Rediscovered, National Geographic (April 28, 2005)
» Toad Tunnels Built To Help Amphibians Cross Roads, National Geographic (April 15, 2005)
» Elephants Can Mimic Noises, National Geographic (March 23, 2005)
» Wild Horse Slaughter Legalization, National Geographic (March 10, 2005)
» Plant/Insect Wars, National Geographic (March 7, 2005)
» Hobbit Brains were Small, but Smart, National Geographic (March 3, 2005)
» Animal-Human hybrids, National Geographic (Jan. 25, 2005)
» Asian Tsunamis and Animals, National Geographic (Jan. 4, 2005)

This is not good news for orangutans. Intentional forest fires in Indonesia killed up to a thousand orangutans this year. If this continues, they may be extinct within the decade.

Some recent articles involving global warming and its effects. I will keep adding global warming articles to this post.

• Porpoises Starving Due to Fish Shortage
• Global Warming Threatens National Parks
• Global Warming Could Cause Mass Extinctions
• Penguins Breeding Later Due to Warming
• Baby Walruses Stranded by Melting Artic Ice
• Seal Hunt in Canada Opens on Thin Ice
• Grizzly-Polar Bear Hybrid
• Global Warming May Swamp Hawaiian Wildlife
• Global Warming Is Spurring Evolution

As everyone is aware, there was the horrible and destructive hurricane that ravaged the gulf coast. As important it is to help everyone affected, it is easy to overlook the many pets and animals that are also victims of this disaster. Here are some links to help out:

• NSALA Hurricane Rescue Mission
• Louisiana SPCA
• Petsmart Charities
• Preparing pets for natural disasters
• Humane Society of the U.S.
• ASPCA Relief Efforts
• Houston SPCA – adopt a pet!
• Katrina Pets Lost & Found
• Petfinder Disaster Response

The Asian Tsunamis that occurred have had devastating effects on the people and land. We should also think about the animals too though. Orangutans only live on Borneo and Sumatra, and Sumatra was the worst hit. Orangutans are extremely endangered, and think about what the tsunamis could have done to their populations. More people died on Sumatra than there are orangutans. Let’s just hope orangutans aren’t extinct now. However, I did read this article about how animals may have sensed the tsunami before it came. Check it out.