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Animals

Animal Features

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Pink Iguana Species Discovered

The little-known reptile from the Galápagos fills a crucial gap in the evolution of land iguanas, scientists say. But its future may not be as rosy.

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International Photography Contest

View winners from the 2008 International Photography Contest, plus honorable mentions from each category.

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Megafishes

The world's largest freshwater fish are losing the fight for survival as pollution, overfishing, and construction threaten the rivers and lakes they call home.

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Explore hundreds of animal photographs. Take a look at wildlife at its best and download free desktop wallpapers.

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Wildlife Filmmaker

Create your own nature films and mash-ups online using archive footage, sounds, and musical scores.

Animal News

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2008 "Red List" Species

Roughly 38 percent of the world's known species are near extinction, according to a comprehensive survey done to create the 2008 Red List of Threatened Species.

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