The World Conservation Union now classifies Sun Bears as being vulnerable to extinction, leaving Brown Bears and American Black Bears as the only two species not to be considered under either vulnerable or endangered.

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The countryside is in crisis. But for once it isn't the threat of disease to livestock, the purchasing power of the supermarkets or house building plans that is ruining rural England. It is the extinction of that species so integral to a thriving village life - the eligible young woman. picked by AutumnLotus 11 months ago

A rare subspecies of stag beetle found only in the Amanos Mountains of southern Turkey is now threatened with extinction as it is being exploited for sale to beetle enthusiasts in countries like Japan, a local conservationist has warned. picked by mitzuzake 1 year ago

Bigfoot, the legendary hairy man-like beast said to roam the wildernesses of North America, is not shy, merely so rare it risks extinction and should be protected as an endangered species. picked by AutumnLotus 1 year ago

He may be small but this little big cat has some huge hopes resting on him. Conservationists believe the tiny South China Tiger cub could help to save his species from extinction. picked by AutumnLotus 9 months ago