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Internet Resources
- The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
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Provides taxonomic, conservation status and distribution information on plants and animals that have been globally evaluated. Catalogs and highlights those plants and animals that are facing a higher risk of global extinction (i.e. those listed as Critically Endangered, Endangered and Vulnerable).
Endangered Species News from the New York Times
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Reference books
America's National Wildlife Refuges by Call Number: URI Ref. QL84.2 B88 2003ISBN: 1570983798Guide describes each of the more than 530 refuges nationwide, their habitats, the species of birds and mammals to be found there, and general information about accessibility and facilities.Beacham's guide to international endangered species by
Call Number: URI Ref. QL82 .B435 1998ISBN: 9780933833340Description, habitat, distribution, threats, conservation and recovery for each species.
Endangered animals by Call Number: URI Ref. QL83 .E54 2002ISBN: 071725584010 vol. Explains all threat levels, definition of animal, general considerations. Each species described, with perceived threats and endangered status. Popular. Very heavily illustrated.- Official World Wildlife Fund Guide to Endangered Species of North America by Call Number: URI Ref. QL84.2 O35 1990ISBN: 09338331724 vol. Information on native plants and animals that have been placed on the list of threatened and endangered species.
