Just Over 30 Balkan Lynx Left In The Wild
The current range of the Balkan lynx (Lynx lynx balkanicus) largely corresponds with the line of the Balkan Green Belt which runs between Albania and North Macedonia as well as between Albania,
The Last of Her Kind: Yangtze Giant Soft-Shell Turtle Dies, Leaving Only Two Known Survivors
The Yangtze giant soft-shell turtle is on the brink of extinction. Having been washed ashore, the last known female of the species was discovered ashore, dead in Vietnam at Dong Mo Lake. The turtle measured 156 cm and had a
Mysterious Manis Mysteria: The Tale of the Ninth Pangolin and a Call for Conservation
Unveiling a chapter unknown in the realm of biodiversity, a groundbreaking study published on September 25, 2023, has brought to light a previously unrecognized
Only 10 Vaquita Porpoises Left, Immediate Action Required
The vaquita (Phocoena sinus) is a species of porpoise endemic to the northern end of the Gulf of California in Baja California, Mexico. Averaging 150 cm (4.9 ft) (females) or 140 cm (4.6 ft) (males) in length, it is
NOAA Withdraws Vessel Speed Limits, Endangering Right Whales
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has withdrawn its proposed regulation to expand vessel speed restrictions along the Atlantic coast, a decision that highlights the ongoing tension between marine conservation efforts
Rahul Somvanshi
Bald Eagles, Ospreys Removed from NJ Endangered List After Population Surge
Two of New Jersey’s most impressive birds are no longer at risk of disappearing. After 40 years of hard work, bald eagles and ospreys have recovered enough to leave the state’s endangered
Karmactive Staff
Golden-Cheeked Warbler: 217,444 Males Found but Habitat Loss Threatens Its Future
A distinctive Texas songbird might soon see changes in its protected status, as federal wildlife officials recommend updating its conservation designation. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed a five-year review
Govind Tekale
3D Skull Analysis Confirms Four Distinct Giraffe Species
A collaborative study published in PLOS ONE (December 19, 2024) analyzed 515 giraffe skulls – the largest dataset ever assembled for medium to large wildlife – confirming four distinct giraffe species through
Blue Tree Monitor Imports Double in 2023; U.S. Enacts Emergency Endangered Status
Federal wildlife officials have taken unprecedented emergency action to protect the blue tree monitor, a rare lizard species found only on a small Indonesian island, from extinction. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Vaquita Numbers Plummet to 6-8 Amid Illegal Gillnet Fishing: Bonus Quiz Inside
The vaquita, the world’s smallest porpoise, is nearly extinct. Only 10 of these sea mammals are left in their only home – the Gulf of California in Mexico. This is a huge
Endangered Pygmy Hippo Born at Virginia Zoo: A Rare Addition to the Fewer Than 2,500 Left in the Wild
In a rare occurrence for endangered species conservation, the Metro Richmond Zoo in Virginia announced the birth of a female pygmy hippopotamus on December 9, 2024. The calf, weighing 15 pounds at
Lawsuit Seeks Habitat Protection for Endangered Sierra Nevada Red Fox, Population Below 50
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Sacramento federal court, challenging the agency’s decision to deny critical habitat protection for the endangered Sierra
IUCN: Over 390 Shark and Ray Species Threatened by Overfishing
In an alarming development for marine conservation, one-third of shark, ray, and chimaera species now face extinction, according to a comprehensive report by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The
Colchester Zoo’s Philippine Spotted Deer Welcome Fifth Calf, Boosting Endangered Species Numbers
A Philippine Spotted Deer calf was born on December 6, 2024, at Colchester Zoo, marking the fifth offspring of parents Autumn and Bongat. The birth adds to conservation efforts for this endangered