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Are Frogs on the Brink of Extinction?
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Frogs are like the canary in the coal mine for the state of the environment. HowstuffWorks looks at their endangered status.
The Now-extinct Castoroides Was a Bear-sized Beaver
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The giant castoroides thrived in the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region, the American South and Alaska. So why did this massive beaver die out?
What Happens When a Keystone Species Goes Extinct?
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Keystone species in an ecosystem function much like a keystone in an arch. Without them the structure collapses. Learn about keystone species.
Is the Mexican grizzly bear extinct?
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The Mexican grizzly bear is presumed extinct, and the reason for its demise is pretty unfortunate. Learn more about its extinction at HowStuffWorks.
It's a Small World, and It's Wiping Out Languages
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Thousands of languages are threatened with extinction. Learn more about vanishing languages at HowStuffWorks.
10 Terrifying Extinct Cetaceans
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Extinct cetaceans are more like sea monsters, and can make nightmares seem dull. See these 10 extinct cetaceans to explore the ancient world.
Have invasive species caused any extinctions?
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Introducing a new species into an ecosystem can have unforeseen and disastrous consequences for the species that already live there.
Things Are Looking Up for the Adorable American Pika
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Climate change will affect the habitat of the American pika, but not only in negative ways. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
Wasps Have an Image Problem, But Here's Why We Need Them
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Just like bees, wasps are pollinators that are also endangered. But you rarely hear anyone pleading to save wasps. A study finds out why.