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We admire sharks as a fearsome predator, and they have a special place in our culture as a creature that is both graceful and

Secretary Kempthorne announces that he is accepting the recommendation of U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) Director Dale Hall to list the polar bear as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The listing is based on the best available science, which shows that loss of sea ice threatens and will likely continue to threaten polar bear habitat.

The invasive fire ant wreaks havoc on humans and animals around the world – and can even kill. Find out what scientists are doing to stop this deadly invasive species. Includes stunning video.

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) calls for an immediate listing of polar bears under the Endangered Species Act and a delay of an Alaska offshore oil and gas lease sale that threatens Arctic wildlife and habitats.

The past week saw one of the most impressive and unexpected stops on the tour so far - the Otjitotongwe Cheetah Park in Namibia.Until then I hadn't caught so much of a glimpse of the world's fastest land animal, and as I said to a travel mate, I might as well pack up and go home if I couldn't see one here. Here that was no problem as it was time well spent with the Nel family's 3 pet cheetahs before visiting the wild cheetahs on the reserve for feeding time. More at the link.

Chairman Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) questions members of the Bush administration regarding the delay of a decision to list polar bears under theEndangered Species Act until after a controversial lease sale for oil drilling off of Alaska. The hearing also features experts on wildlife protection and oil drilling.

From New York to Costa Rica, from the first national park in China to a marine protected area in the South Pacific, these are the best of the best, the conservation success stories with the most impact for nature and people in 2007.

The world’s oceans cover two thirds of Earth’s surface. There are many animal species virtually unheard of since the depth were they are located it makes it impossible for people to document them. Here are 10 of the most interesting ones! Videos included.