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World Wildlife Federation
Get information on all different types of endangered species.
You will get detailed information about
tigers, giant pandas, polar bears, marine turtles and whales and
dolphins. Learn about the different
causes of endangerment like habitat destruction and disease.
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Thanksgiving Coffee
If you love coffee, you can also protect wildlife while drinking
your favorite blends. For example, you can purchase Thanksgiving's
Save Our Wolves blend and they will donate $1.00 to Defender's
of Wildlife to help support protecting wolves.
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Endangered Species and Wetlands Report
The Fish and Wildlife Services releases a report on the most
threatened species at any given time. You will find the most
recent reports on endangerment issues on the home page. For a
look at specific species, visit the Species area of the website.
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Astronaut Foods
There are some interesting foods available through this site,
but if you purchase their Polar Bear Cookies & Cream Ice Cream Sandwich (it
is freeze dried), then they will donate one percent of the sale to Defenders
of Wildlife to use to protect polar bears.
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Environmental Protection Agency: Endangered Species
The EPA offers information on current species in danger of
extinction through it's
Endangered Species Protection Program. In addition to getting
the latest news about various animals, you'll also find information
on how to protect animals in danger of extinction.
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Polar Beverages
Whether you are looking for spring water that is pure and clear
or you want mixers, Polar Beverages has a nice selection. keep in
mind that they have several
wildlife protection partners, including Defenders of Wildlife,
International Animal Rescue and the Ecotarium.
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National Wildlife Federation: Protecting Endangered Species
Learn more about what the National Wildlife Federation does to
protect endangered species. You can also learn about the
Endangered Species Act and threats to wildlife. Get more information on
what each state is doing to protect species in danger of going extinct in
that state.
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Eye Help Animals
This site offers pins in the shape of the eyes of different
endangered animals. You will also find eye paintings on the site.
They donate 25 percent of sales to wildlife conservation and to
habitat preservation efforts. Learn about some of the
endangered species they strive to protect like the African
elephant.
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Earth's Endangered Creatures
There are endangered creatures all across the globe. This site
takes a look at the big picture when it comes to wildlife
endangerment. You can get more information on which species are
endangered on various continents like
Central
America, the
Middle East and
Europe.
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Greater Than Goods
If you're looking for T-shirts with a true purpose, then you'll
appreciate Greater Than Goods. They've teamed up with various organizations
to help raise funds. For example, they've partnered with Defenders of
Wildlife. Read the
blog
to get the latest news on various endeavors.
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eSpecies Fact Sheets
Kids Planet is an organization that provides information on
various topics of interest to children. The fact sheets provide information
on the animal, what is causing their dwindling numbers and what the next
generation can do to help. Read about
panda bears and the
arctic fox.
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Mission
Savvy
Five percent of the sales from this site go to support
conservation of wildlife. In addition, the garments sold are made from
organic products that do not negatively impact the environment. You'll find
dresses, tops and bottoms. You'll also be able to purchase accessories like
jewelry.
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Thinkquest.org: Endangered Species
If you care about endangered species but aren't quite sure what
you can do to fix the problem, this site has a
list of things to do. You'll also find information on the species that
are endangered and a bit more about each type of animal.
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Art for the Animals
You'll find gift giving ideas that support animal conservation
and also supports the people that share their environment. Learn
about their
Save the Animals initiative, which lists specific species that
are in danger of going extinct around the world.
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Endangered Birds
If you're like most people, you're probably concerned about
reports of dead birds showing up in some states or dwindling
populations of other birds. This site lists birds that are
endangered and helps you learn more about each type. Learn about
birds like the
Mississippi Sandhill Crane.
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Oceana
In addition to donating to the organization, you can also
purchase items online. The organization works on ocean conservation,
keeping the seas clean and watching out for endangered ocean animals. Some
of the items you can purchase include tees and water bottles.
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Endangered Species of Fish
There are many species of fish that are also endangered. Get a
list of the fish to watch out for (if you catch one of these, please throw
it back) and a little about where they are found and what they look like.
You'll also find a list of
reptiles that are currently endangered.
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Conserve Wildlife New Jersey
This organization works to conserve threatened wildlife
throughout the state of New Jersey and to increase awareness about
endangered species in the state. You can buy books and calendars
called
Wildlife on the Edge, which feature info on the most endangered
list.
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Animal Planet: Endangered Mammals
This guide might surprise you with how many mammals are actually
endangered. You'll find animals like the
black-footed ferret listed. The categories are broken down
alphabetically and there are dozens of species listed. You'll also learn a
little more about each type.
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Wildlife
Conservation Society
This organization works closely with zoos around the world to
help with animal conservation efforts. You can participate in several ways.
You can donate to the organization or you can
purchase membership in a member zoo in your area.
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