4 to Watch: On Earth Day, a Look at Endangered Animals in the United States
By Jonathan Lloyd ••
On Earth Day, we're taking a look at the animals with whom we share the planet. Specifically, the ones in danger of extinction or likely to become that way in the foreseeable future.
It's one of the stories we're featuring today.
Earth Day: The Animals Recently Endangered or Threatened in the U.S.
Close to 1,500 species are listed as endangered or threatened in or near the United States, according to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. On Earth Day, we're taking a look at the recent additions.
Here's What Will Be Closed Through May 6 at Griffith Park
If you hike near the Griffith Observatory, you'll want to know about these road closures. They're in effect through May 6 due to projects at the famed LA landmark. Click here for details.
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The astronomers tower is pictured in front of Griffith Observatory.
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The astronomers tower is pictured in front of Griffith Observatory.
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The astronomers tower is pictured in front of Griffith Observatory.
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A view of Griffith Observatory as seen from Mount Hollywood to the north.
An aerial view of the Griffith Observatory.
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Telescopes at the Griffith Observatory
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Guests look at Foucault Pendulum, which demonstrates the rotation of the Earth on its axis, inside the Griffith Observatory.
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A worker polishes an exhibit inside the Griffith Observatory.
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Hikers approach the observatory.
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The Griffith Observatory overlooks downtown Los Angeles.
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A statue of Albert Einstein sits on a public bench inside the Griffith Observatory.
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The Astronomers Monument
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The Griffith Observatory is seen at Hollywood Hills on the eve of its re-opening on November 2, 2006.
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Detail of the Griffith Observatory
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The Griffith Observatory at sunset.
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The Astronomers Monument
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The Griffith Observatory
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The foil, one of the instruments that make up the Gottlieb Transit Corridor at the Griffith Observatory.
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The Griffith Observatory is seen from a surrounding hiking trail.
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A bicyclist wearing a safety light on his backpack looks down on city lights in January 2002.
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The observatory was closed in January 2002 for a three-year, $66 million renovation and subterranean expansion.
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The 66-year-old observatory, built during the Great Depression of the 1930s, has appeared in many films including the 1955 James Dean movie, "Rebel Without a Cause."
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June 2007
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Guests tour the observatory.
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Overlooking LA.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 21: A helicopter flies over the Griffith Observatory at sunset on June 21, 2007 at Griffith Park in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)
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The observatory in 2007.
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A closer look at the Astronomer's Monument.
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A visitor looks through a telescope.
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A bust of James Dean
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The moon sits over the observatory.
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A telescope inside the Griffith Observatory
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The Gottlieb Transit Corridor
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Patrons view the exhibits inside the Griffith Observatory.
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The observatory in March 2003.
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The Observatory is surrounded by fog early July 1, 2010.
SpaceX Suffers Serious Setback With Crew Capsule Fire
Over the weekend, SpaceX's Dragon crew capsule that flew to the International Space Station last month burned in a fire on an engine test stand. SpaceX was testing the Dragon's abort thrusters at Cape Canaveral, Florida at the time. A look at what that means for crew launches.
Celebrate Earth Day This Week
The Great LA River Cleanup is Saturday. Here's how to join and information other Earth-friendly events.
