• How do salmon find their way back to the stream where they were born?

• Why are endangered species called "nature's fire alarms?"

• Do male whooping cranes tend the nest and sit on the eggs?

• Why are so many species in danger of becoming extinct?

Now you don't need a degree in wildlife biology to find out. The Endangered Species Series teaches you about endangered and threatened species. Each course provides an in-depth look at important issues in educational and entertaining ways. Most importantly, each course provides you with a variety of ways that you can make a difference for these precious species. Here are some examples of courses you can take:

Nature's Fire Alarms is the first course in the series and provides the foundation for all the other courses. This course will teach you about important concepts such as biodiversity, and it provides definitions of terms you'll encounter in the other courses. If you decide to take the Endangered Species Series, please start with this course. It introduces concepts that are expanded upon in later courses.

Causes of Species Loss and Decline teaches that more than 11,000 species of plants and animals are dangerously close to extinction! This includes one in every four mammals and one in every eight bird species. Why are such large numbers of wildlife in peril? Take this course and find out.

Freshwater Ecosystems such as rivers and lakes provide drinking water for people, water for household use, agriculture, and industry, means of transportation, and habitat for fish and other wildlife. However, they are among the most endangered of our planet’s resources and have lost a great proportion of their species and habitats than any ecosystem on land.

Invasive Species take a huge toll on natural systems. After habitat loss, invasive species are the number two cause of species decline worldwide and they represent the primary threat to 46 percent of America’s threatened and endangered species! Fortunately, this is one environmental problem where individuals like you can make a big difference. Take this course to learn how!

Why Save Endangered Species? explains how the many species -- from the mighty to the microscopic, from majestic land mammals to tiny butterflies, from brilliantly colored birds to industrious ants – run the ecosystems that keep us alive.

The Gray Wolf is for learners who want to find out about the important role wolves play in their natural environments. It is full of fascinating facts, beautiful photos, audio and video of wolves, and guest presentations by experts on wolves.

We’ve taken a similar approach to your other favorite endangered and threatened species. You will find courses on whooping cranes, salmon, butterflies and other pollinators, the Florida panther, the Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle, the Houston Toad and other amphibians, and more!

The more people learn about the wildlife and wild places they care about, the better equipped they will be to develop solutions to problems threatening our natural world.

Sign up for a free course today!