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The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows

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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.

Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and Alpacas

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The Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles along South America's western edge, traversing seven countries from Venezuela to Chile. Famous for its towering peaks like Aconcagua and ancient ruins such as Machu Picchu, the Andes are a captivating mix of natural wonders and historical treasures.

The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species

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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.

How Seed Banks Work

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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.

What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?

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Bison extinction seemed imminent during the 1800s, as the market for buffalo hide boomed. Learn how men like Teddy Roosevelt prevented bison extinction.

The Desert-dwelling Gobi Bear the Rarest Brown Bear

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The Gobi bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos gobiensis, is a brown bear subspecies found exclusively in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Also referred to as the Mazaalai in Mongolian, this unique bear is categorized as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Bear Specialist Group the Mongolian Red Book of threatened species.

Orang Pendek: New Sumatran Primate or Just Another Cryptid?

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Deep within the mountainous forests of Sumatra, locals speak of the orang pendek — a hairy creature walking upright on two legs, blending the traits of both humans and other primates. Described as a short person or hobbit like creature, this elusive figure may be Indonesia’s answer to Bigfoot or the Yeti.

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