Tags: Endangered species

World’s Smallest Elephant Confirmed As Endangered Subspecies: Can We Save the Bornean Elephant From Extinction?

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 06.28.2024 04:37 AM

World's smallest elephant is now confirmed as an endangered subspecies. Can we save the Bornean elephant from extinction? Read the full story.

Poisoned Carcass Kills Protected Wolves and Eagles in Oregon, Prompting $25,000 Reward for Information

05.17.2024 21:26 PM

Learn about the tragic deaths of protected wolves and eagles in Oregon due to poisoned carcasses. Join the hunt for justice with a $25,000 reward. Read more!

Critically Endangered Sawfish Wash Up Dead, Dying on Florida Shores, Baffling Scientists

03.15.2024 01:22 AM

Twenty dead sawfish have been found so far, while over 60 have been seen thrashing and struggling in shallow waters. Read to learn more.

From Baby Sea Turtle to Adult: Here Are the Life Stages That Hatchlings Go Through

12.19.2023 03:55 AM

How do sea turtles typically spend their lives? Read to find out. A sea turtle's life starts when eggs are laid by the mother on a nesting beach that is usually situated in the tropics.

Endangered Again? Florida Manatees Were Downlisted to 'Threatened Species' But Scientists Set To Review Potential Reclassification

10.13.2023 06:58 AM

Manatees used to be considered endangered species but were downlisted to "threatened species" in 2017. Read to learn more.

Rafflesia Species Face Severe Risk of Extinction; Experts Issue Urgent Call To Save the World’s Largest Flower

09.25.2023 08:00 AM

Most species of the famously large Rafflesia flower are endangered due to the destruction of forest habitats. Continue reading the article to find out more.

IVF Shows Potential in Reproduction of Endangered Corals; Could Help Save Them From Brink of Extinction

09.24.2023 01:30 AM

The researchers are hopeful that IVF can be used to boost the population of the endangered purple cauliflower soft corals. Read to learn more.

Boat Strikes Significantly Contribute to Increasing Manatee Deaths in Belize, Raising Concerns on Endangered Species’ Survival

06.05.2023 03:59 AM

Though specialists have been familiar with boat strike events, the recent study offers concrete quantitative proof of how these strikes contribute to manatee mortality in Belize. Read to learn more.

Last Known Female Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle Dies; Freshwater Species Now at the Brink of Extinction With Only Two Living Males Left

05.07.2023 22:15 PM

This last known female Yangtze giant softshell turtle was found in 2020. Just recently, it has died, posing a threat of extinction as only two living male turtles are left. Read to learn more.

Wild Horse Species Saved From Extinction by Cloning; Provides Hope for Biodiversity

05.06.2023 01:38 AM

Successful cloning of a species of wild horse brings back the hope for saving endangered animals. Find out more in this article.

Meet the Corsican 'Cat Fox': The Mysterious Feline Prowling the Remote Areas of French Island

03.18.2023 03:45 AM

The cat fox was seen prowling on the French island of Corsica, and genetic analysis confirmed that it is a new species. Check it out in this article to learn more about it.

How Will Watching TV Help the Planet? New Study Shows Benefits of Nature Documentaries

03.08.2023 22:14 PM

Researchers advocate for watching TV, specifically nature documentaries, to help the planet. Check out how this simple activity would lead to a positive impact on Earth.

Last Asiatic Cheetah Cub in Iran Dies From Kidney Failure, Highlighting the Population Decline of the Species

02.28.2023 07:52 AM

In 2021, two Asiatic cheetah cubs were born but now they have all succumbed to death after the last one died from acute kidney failure. Read the article to learn more about these critically endangered species.

Endangered Species 'Sumatran Tiger' Twin Cubs Born in Chester Zoo

02.17.2023 00:12 AM

Twin Sumatran tiger cubs were born in Chester Zoo. Such an event is gravely important for the species' protection and survival. Read to know more.

Underwater 'Marimo' Algae Balls' Overexposure to Sunlight Poses Possible Decline of Endangered Species, Study Reveals

12.28.2022 05:03 AM

Japanese scientists studied the underlying relation of climate to the underwater 'marimo' algae balls that may impact decline in endangered species. Read on to know more!

Plant and Fungi Species That Are Labeled "New" in 2022

12.22.2022 21:21 PM

This 2022, there were 90 plant species and 24 fungi species that were discovered. Read to know about some of them.

Customs Seized Giraffe and Zebra Bones in DC Airport From a Woman Who Took Them as Souvenirs From Kenya

12.19.2022 00:50 AM

Authorities remind tourists that some souvenirs, such as the giraffe and zebra bones, they took from their trip could get them in trouble. Read the article to know the full story.

A Small Toad From Nevada Declared "Endangered" After Being Caught Up in a Geothermal Power Program

12.04.2022 05:11 AM

The Dixie Valley toad from Nevada has now been declared an endangered species. Read to know more about the toad and how its classification affects the development of a geothermal power plant project.

Tico The Manatee Rescued for the Second Time After He Was Released Into the Wild Following 7 Years of Rehabilitation

09.07.2022 18:19 PM

Meet Tico the manatee, Brazil's rescued aquatic mammal. Read the full story of how and why they had to rescue Tico for the second time.

Fourth Shark From an Endangered Species Found Dead in Australia Following the Disappearance of a Colony

08.15.2022 01:55 AM

An endangered shark has been discovered dead on an Australian beach after a colony of gray nurse sharks vanished 60 miles north. Find out more details in this article.

How to Choose Which Species to Save? The Path Towards Conservation Triage Explained

08.05.2022 20:32 PM

Species are not created equally and experts must classify their risk of extinction to know which of them should be prioritized. Find out how they choose what animals to protect first.

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