Endangered Species

Endangered Species 3 days ago

Top migratory species that are vulnerable and threatened with extinction

A U.N. report indicates one of every five migratory species faces potential extinction, with population decline affecting fauna on land and underwater alike.

United Kingdom 4 days ago

London Zoo welcomes second western lowland gorilla birth this winter

A six-week-old western lowland gorilla born at the London Zoo is still unnamed and its sex yet to be determined as it remains in its mother's tight, tender grip.

Endangered Species March 21

Washington man pleads guilty for eagle ‘killing spree,’ faces up to 5 years in prison, $250K fine

A Washington man plead guilty to shooting eagles on an American Indian reservation in Montana. The man was killing 'thousands' of birds to sell feathers and other parts on the dark web.

OPINION February 24

Here's how activists use lobstermen as bait to endanger Maine industry, communities

The death of a whale has activists calling for consumer boycotts and new regulations that threaten the maritime communities that depend on Maine lobster.

San Diego February 22

Pandas to return to San Diego Zoo as China brings back 'panda diplomacy'

China plans to bring back "panda diplomacy" by sending a new pair of giant panda bears to the San Diego Zoo, after most of the pandas in America were sent home.

Mexico February 7

Monarch butterflies wintering in Mexico at second-lowest level on record

The level at which migratory monarch butterflies are wintering in Mexico has reached its second-lowest level since recordkeeping began following a 59% drop over last year.

Birds February 2

White-naped crane, beloved by staff at Smithsonian's National Zoo, passes away at age of 42

Walnut the white-naped crane of the National Zoo has passed away. The story of zookeeper Chris Crowe winning over the fussy bird, who spurned other cranes but fell for him, went viral.

California January 31

Endangered sea otters are returning to California, slowing marshland erosion

Conservation efforts have helped the population of sea otters begin to recover, and studies show that their returned presence to California marshland has slowed erosion there.

LIFESTYLE January 30

Cataloging anthropogenic extinction throughout history

Delve into anthropogenic extinction, understanding impacted species, root causes and discovering avenues for individual contributions to positive change.

Africa January 25

Successful embryo transfer sparks hope for northern white rhino's survival

Scientists have successfully impregnated a rhinoceros through embryo transfer, marking a crucial step in the conservation efforts for the nearly extinct northern white rhino.