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#1342282022-04-28
Over 1 in 5 reptiles on the planet are endangered — especially those in forest
Thousands of species of reptiles are at risk of extinction all around the world. According to a new study, 21% of all reptile species are either vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered. Crocodiles and turtles are at the greatest risk of extinction, with 57.9% and 50.0% of species being ...
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#1342292022-04-28
Critically endangered monkey born in Colombian zoo
Cotton-top tamarin monkeys are critically endangered primates, with less than 2,000 in the wild.
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#1342302022-04-28
Endangered insects are easy to purchase illegally online
A new study from Cornell University has found that endangered and threatened insects, spiders, and common species that provide ecological services can be easily purchased – without oversight – online.
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#1342052022-04-27
Endangered eels enjoy improved river access
Endangered eels have had their access opened up to lengthy new stretches of waterways in the south of Scotland. A new "eel pass" has been put in place over the Milnby Weir to allow them to get into the upper reaches of the River Annan and its tributaries.
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#1341862022-04-25
3 critically endangered Sumatran tigers found dead in snares
Three critically endangered Sumatran tigers were found dead after being caught in traps on Indonesia's Sumatra island in the latest setback for a species whose numbers are estimated to have dwindled to about 400, authorities said Monday.
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#1341252022-04-20
Beekeepers in Canada face losses of up to 90 per cent amid spread of parasitic mites
As beekeepers in Canada prepare to open their hives for the spring, some are finding high mortality rates in their hives. At some bee farms in Alberta, the province with the largest beekeeping industry, beekeepers are finding more than 50 per cent of their bees dead.
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#1341002022-04-18
Second chance: 80 critically endangered spotted tree frogs to be released into Kosciuszko national park
Two years after the 2019-20 summer bushfires nearly wiped out the species, 80 critically endangered spotted tree frogs are jumping back into the wild in NSW.
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#1340512022-04-13
Wildlife trafficking thrives on Facebook despite pledge to fight illegal trade
Facebook remains a thriving marketplace for online wildlife trafficking despite the tech giant’s pledge to help combat the illegal trade, according to a new investigation.
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#1340592022-04-13
Launch of condors on tribal land marks the species' comeback, but a new threat looms large
A plan to return federally endangered California condors to a rugged and remote stretch of Northern California coastline and redwood forests is taking shape on Yurok tribal lands where the Klamath River meets the Pacific Ocean.
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#1340642022-04-13
Endangered pangolins get fresh chance in S.African clinic
The hospital room is air-cooled to feel like a pangolin's burrow. The patient, Lumbi, is syringe-fed with a protein-packed smoothie, given a daily dose of medicine and has his vital signs checked.
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#1339612022-04-11
Country diary: A race against time for this thick broth of frogspawn
Things change fast this time of year. One moment it feels like summer, the next like deepest winter. New migrants arrive every day.
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#1339182022-04-06
Much of Scottish crab and lobster is ‘fish to avoid’, says sustainable seafood guide
Crab and lobster have been classed as “fish to avoid” by the Marine Conservation Society in its new UK guide to sustainable seafood, due to concern over whales getting entangled in Scottish fishing gear.
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#1339292022-04-06
‘Resilient’ leatherback turtles can survive fishing rope entanglements. Mostly
Leatherback turtles are highly vulnerable to getting entangled in lobster pot fishing gear off the coast of Massachusetts. A new study now shows that they can largely survive these entanglements — if they’re reached by rescuers in time, and their injuries are treatable.
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#1338812022-03-31
Rare birth of endangered Sumatran rhino sparks hope for conservation efforts
A rare Sumatran rhino was born at an Indonesian sanctuary in a win for the extremely endangered species, environmental officials said.
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#1337332022-03-07
Extinction crisis: Native mammals are disappearing in Northern Australia, but few people are watching
At the time Australia was colonized by Europeans, an estimated 180 mammal species lived in the continent's northern savannas. The landscape teemed with animals, from microbats to rock-wallabies and northern quolls. Many of these mammals were found nowhere else on Earth.
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#1337372022-03-07
Africa: Biodiversity - Elephants of Africa
The African savanna elephant is the world's largest land animal. Adult elephants weigh up to 7,500 kilograms and stand almost four meters tall at the shoulder.
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#1337162022-03-04
Wildlife population shrinking towards extinction
TEHRAN – The entire populations of wildlife species are shrinking and the remaining populations will go extinct in the near future unless humans change their practices.
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#6206World Wildlife Day: "Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration"
3 March 2022, Geneva, Switzerland
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#1336382022-03-02
Loss of Sumatran rhinos leaves several plant species without a seed disperser
The critically endangered Sumatran rhino (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis) plays a unique role in dispersing seeds in Southeast Asian forests, and its disappearance from these landscapes is already affecting the composition of the forests.
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#1336582022-03-02
Australian capital's faunal emblem listed as endangered species
The faunal emblem of Australia's capital city has been added to the country's threatened species list.
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#1336052022-03-01
Bees can play soccer – 10 little-known facts about insects
The labyrinthine world of insects is in deep trouble. Scientists have uncovered startling declines in their populations , with the United Nations estimating that half a million species could be lost by the midpoint of this century.
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#1336062022-03-01
How one of Florida’s most beloved animals may be close to climate extinction
When Hurricane Irma ravaged south Florida in September 2017 it inundated homes, knocked out electricity for millions and killed more than 30 people.
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#1336072022-03-01
Gang-gang cockatoo to become threatened species after large drop in bird numbers
The gang-gang cockatoo, the animal emblem of the Australian Capital Territory, will be officially listed as a threatened species after a large decline in its numbers due to the climate crisis and the bushfire disaster.
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#1336002022-02-28
Humpback Whales Were Moved From Australia’s Endangered List — Are They Still Endangered?
These last 60 years have been completely monumental for Australia's marine life. Over the last six decades, humpback whale populations have drastically increased by several thousands, thanks to authorities cracking down on poachers.
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#1335312022-02-25
Refuge of endangered ‘African unicorn’ threatened by mining, poaching, deforestation
Perched in northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) near the borders of Uganda and South Sudan, Okapi Wildlife Reserve quietly encompasses some 14,000 square kilometers (5,405 square miles) of rainforest habitat.
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#1335492022-02-25
'Baby boot camp' exercises critically endangered orangutan
The 2-month-old critically endangered orangutan, still so tiny that infant-sized diapers hung loosely in front of his belly, clung tightly to a caretaker's fingers as she lifted him gently from her lap.
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#1334622022-02-23
Mexican town celebrates fish saved from extinction
Small-town residents in western Mexico are in celebration mode after their beloved wild tequila fish – an endangered species declared extinct in 1998 – was recently reintroduced into the wild.
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#1334112022-02-22
Hope for hedgehogs as numbers in Britain’s towns show signs of recovery
Britain’s urban hedgehogs are showing signs of recovery, according to a new report, but rural populations have fallen by as much as 75% in some regions in just 20 years.
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#1334172022-02-22
10 of the Most Endangered Species in Canada
Canada is known for its varied landscape, ranging from mountains and rolling plains, to rivers, lakes and Arctic tundras. It is therefore unsurprising that a great variety of animals make this region its home.
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#1333622022-02-21
Thousands of endangered Burren pine trees planted in Clare as part of biodiversity project
More than 7,000 native Irish trees, including 1,800 saplings of the endangered Burren pine, have been distributed to landowners in County Clare as part of a new biodiversity initiative that aims to create dozens of mini woodlands across the county.
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#1333632022-02-21
Seychelles conducts census on critically endangered sheath-tailed bat
A census is underway by the Ministry of Environment to determine the current situation of the Seychelles sheath-tailed bat, an endemic species which is on the brink of extinction.
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#1333662022-02-21
170 Wild Elephants to be Auctioned in Namibia Due to Uncontrollable Growing Population
Namibia intends to sell off 170 of its elephants in order to control herds that were progressively colliding with humanity in December 2020 and has claims to over 24,000 elephants.
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#1333792022-02-21
Rare Persian leopard held in Kurdistan zoo faces uncertain future
A rare Persian leopard being temporarily held in an Iraqi zoo faces an uncertain future, wildlife specialists fear. Six weeks ago the male leopard was caught in a trap set by a villager who had recently lost dozens of goats in the mountainous Batifa area of northern Duhok province, in the autono ...
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#1333132022-02-17
Efforts pay off on saving endangered plant species
Dozens of China's endangered plants have seen stable growth in their numbers over several decades thanks to improved conservation efforts, a survey on protected species said.
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#1332442022-02-16
Bald Eagles Are No Longer Endangered in Vermont—Here's How Three Decades of Restoration Helped Save the Species
The bald eagle is one of the more rare birds to spot across North America, as the animal has been on endangered species lists country-wide. Vermont first listed the raptor on its endangered species list back in 1987.
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#1332452022-02-16
45,000 marine species are at-risk – what’s most vulnerable?
A framework for identifying the most vulnerable marine species will boost global conservation and policy efforts against anthropogenic climate change.
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#1332832022-02-16
Heartbreak As Rare Elephant Twin Starves to Death During Prolonged Drought
An extremely rare baby elephant twin has starved to death in Kenya during a prolonged drought.
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#1331922022-02-15
Humans are driving a rare Texas plant that serves as an important food source for bees and butterflies "to the edge of extinction"
Prostrate milkweed, a rare plant native to Texas and northeastern Mexico, is part of an import support system for bees and monarch butterflies. But now, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering naming the plant an endangered species as humans destroy their critical habitats.
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#1332332022-02-15
Pandas true mascots for Games, biodiversity
Chinese people's love for the giant panda can never be overestimated. The cuddly, peaceful, bamboo-eating creatures have come to symbolize China.
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#1331612022-02-14
Critically endangered white-bellied heron spotted in Kamlang Tiger Reserve. Watch video
The white-bellied heron is mainly dark greyish with contrasting white throat, belly and vent, white-streaked scapulars, fore neck and upper breast.
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#1331782022-02-14
Scottish wildcats: Kitten release plan to save critically endangered species
Sixteen wildcats are being paired up to have kittens that will be released into the wild in Scotland next year.
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#1331832022-02-14
Alarming number of European vascular plants are threatened
The risks of extinction for specific plants and animals are generally collated in regional, national, and global threat assessments, known as “Red Lists.” These lists help legislators and conservation organizations make decisions about which species need the most urgent protection in order to av ...
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#1331002022-02-10
It’s Arabian Leopard Day And AlUla, Saudi Arabia Is Working To Rewild The Endangered Species
February 10, 2022 is the first Arabian Leopard Day and it’s one of several initiatives to help save this critically endangered species from extinction.
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#1330372022-02-09
Australian conservation group wants koalas to be listed as 'endangered'
One of Australia's leading conservation groups has called on the federal government to change koalas' status from "vulnerable" to "endangered" following research into the extent of their habitat's destruction.
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#1330382022-02-09
Zoo Hires Marvin Gaye Impersonator to Help Endangered Monkeys 'Get It On'
A conservation park in Stafford, England recently hired a Marvin Gaye impersonator to help a population of endangered monkeys "get it on."
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#1330392022-02-09
Endangered Animals Species Spotlight: Whale Sharks
Whale sharks are found broadly across tropical and warm temperate seas, with major subpopulations in the Atlantic Ocean and the Indo-Pacific Ocean.
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#1330402022-02-09
How Preserving Agave Could Help Save an Endangered Bat
Conservationists hope to protect the Mexican long-nosed bat by working with ranchers and other locals to preserve the plant it needs.
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#1329882022-02-08
Endangered wildlife face perilous future as vital habitat loses protection in Cambodia
In 2017, an elephant in Cambodia’s Kirium National Park was electrocuted as it leaned against power lines in a formerly forested area. This wasn’t an isolated incident—another elephant reportedly died in the same manner the previous year— and prompted conservationists to point to the widening im ...
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#1330132022-02-08
Wolves use trails created by humans for convenient hunting and easier access to prey
Zoom in and explore the northern boreal forests of western Canada on Google Earth and you'll see long straight lines making their way through the forest. These lines are cleared trails through the forest to extract resources, creating roads for forestry and seismic lines searching for undergroun ...