Do any two tigers have the same stripes?
No two tigers have the same stripe pattern, so researchers can identify individual wild tigers from camera trap photos almost like fingerprints.
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Are there more captive tigers in the US than wild tigers worldwide?
Conservation groups have estimated that about 5,000 tigers live in captivity in the US, many in private hands, which is roughly as many tigers as remain in the wild worldwide.
When was the international ivory trade banned?
The international trade in elephant ivory was banned under the CITES treaty in 1989 after poaching cut Africa's elephant population roughly in half during the 1980s.
Are giant pandas still endangered?
In 2016, the IUCN downgraded the giant panda from endangered to vulnerable after decades of habitat protection helped wild numbers rise.
How many sharks do humans kill each year?
A 2013 study estimated that humans kill about 100 million sharks each year, many for their fins, which has pushed many species toward extinction.
When was commercial whaling banned?
The International Whaling Commission put a worldwide moratorium on commercial whaling into effect in 1986 after many whale species had been hunted close to extinction.
Why is Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" in such bad shape?
Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" began deteriorating within his lifetime because he experimented with painting on dry plaster instead of using traditional fresco techniques.
How many baby sea turtles survive?
Only about 1 in 1,000 sea turtle hatchlings is estimated to survive to adulthood.
Where did "tortoiseshell" come from?
Traditional "tortoiseshell" products came from the shells of hawksbill sea turtles.
Are seahorses protected?
International trade in seahorses has been regulated by CITES since 2004.
Were sea otters almost wiped out?
The fur trade nearly wiped out sea otters, leaving only about 1,000 to 2,000 by the early 1900s.
What is the Monterey Bay Aquarium's surrogate program?
The Monterey Bay Aquarium pairs orphaned sea otter pups with surrogate mothers.
Why are manta rays hunted?
Manta rays are threatened by hunting for their gill plates.
Are manatees endangered?
Manatees were reclassified from endangered to threatened in 2017.
What was the first National Scenic Area?
The Columbia River Gorge became the first National Scenic Area in the US in 1986.
Is Haystack Rock protected?
Haystack Rock is a protected marine garden.
Why can't you walk on the Painted Hills?
Visitors aren't allowed to walk on the Painted Hills because footprints can last for years.
When was the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area created?
The Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area was created in 1972.
Who built the Silver Falls Lodge?
The Civilian Conservation Corps built the Silver Falls Lodge in the 1930s.