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
Amur Tigers Roam Kazakhstan Again After 70 Years, Breeding Plans Set for Future Wild PopulationsUpto 50 by 2035
A pair of Amur tigers, Bodhana and Kuma, who were captive at the Anna Paulowna Sanctuary (Netherlands), have been transferred to the Ile-Balkhash Nature
Four Rare Amur Tiger Cubs Born at Longleat Safari Park
Four rare Amur tiger cubs are now regularly visible to visitors at Longleat Safari Park, offering a rare glimpse into the early life of the world’s most endangered big cats. The cubs
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California Petition Seeks State Protection for Pacific Pocket Mouse
A major conservation group has filed a petition to protect one of North America’s smallest rodents under California law, as federal protections fall short of saving the critically endangered species. The Center
1,000+ Loggerhead Turtle Eggs Rescued from Cyclone Alfred’s Path
A rapid response team has successfully completed New South Wales’ largest-ever sea turtle rescue operation, saving more than 1,000 endangered loggerhead turtle eggs from the destructive path of ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. The
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Montgomery Zoo Welcomes Anuket: Eighth Pygmy Hippo Born in Nine Years
A female pygmy hippopotamus named Anuket was born at Montgomery Zoo on February 9, to mother Lola and father Nile. After spending her first month bonding with her mother, Anuket made her
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Rare Oregon Flower Faces Extinction as Habitat Loss Wipes Out Largest Population
A rare flower found only in central Oregon is fighting for survival as habitat threats mount. The Center for Biological Diversity has asked the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to list the
Court Battle Over NOAA Speed Limits as Right Whale Numbers Drop Below 375
Conservation groups have stepped into a legal battle to defend speed limits that protect North Atlantic right whales from deadly vessel strikes. The Center for Biological Diversity, Defenders of Wildlife, Whale and
Trump Sued for Removing Protections as Only 51 Rice’s Whales Face Extinction Risk
Several conservation groups have initiated legal action against the Trump administration for removing protections designed to shield the critically endangered Rice’s whale from deadly ship collisions. The Center for Biological Diversity, Friends
Endangered Salamanders Threatened by Habitat Destruction, Staff Firings
A new legal battle has begun over the survival of one of Florida’s most vulnerable amphibians. The Center for Biological Diversity has initiated legal proceedings against the Trump administration, citing violations of
Scientists Extract Living Cells from Animal Feces to Save Endangered Species
Scientists have discovered a valuable resource in the fight against extinction—the animal feces. Researchers from the University of Oxford, Chester Zoo, and Revive & Restore are collaborating on what they’ve dubbed the
Annual Road Closure Helps Save Jefferson Salamanders as GTA Population Has Declined 90% in Three Generations
Burlington’s annual amphibian protection initiative enters another year as King Road closes from March 12 to April 9, 2025, allowing the endangered Jefferson salamander (Ambystoma jeffersonianum) to safely cross during their breeding