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
Illegal Pet Trade Discovery at Chennai Airport: Endangered Blue Iguanas Among Seized Exotics!
In a significant operation, Indian Customs officials at Chennai Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok, uncovering a trove of rare and exotic wildlife.
Bioluminescence Under Siege: Over 2,000 Firefly Species Threatened by Habitat Loss and Light Pollution
One of those mysteries is a firefly. Fireflies belong to a family of elatoroid beetles with more than 2,000 species. Their general name is Lampyridae. They appear just before the rainy season.
Govind Tekale
Leatherback Turtle’s Record Dive Reaches 4,409 Feet, Exceeding Submarine Depths
The famous fable about the tortoise winning the race against the rabbit has not only been proven true, but it has also broken a record. A critically endangered leatherback turtle has set
Scientists Use AI in Race Against Extinction to Find ‘Loneliest Plant’s’ Last Mate: Discover How Much of the Forest They’ve Covered
It is known as the loneliest plant, one of the most endangered species in the world with only male specimens remaining. Now, a team from the University of Southampton is determined to
Rahul Somvanshi
Brookfield Zoo’s New Born Mexican Wolf Pups Soar to New Homes: How Aerial Transfers Are Boosting Wild Populations
On April 27, seven Mexican gray wolf pups were born at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. This conservation effort, involving multiple agencies, has proven to be a successful strategy for increasing the population
Tejal Somvanshi
Iberian Lynx Population in Spain and Portugal Hits Record 2,021: A Triumph in Conservation
The Iberian lynx population in the Iberian peninsula surpassed 2,000 individuals in 2023, marking a maximum number since detailed monitoring began, which distances the species from the risk of extinction. This is
Rhino Resurrection: Berlin’s IVF Advances Could Save Northern White Subspecies
Survival of the fittest is the law of the jungle. But we can always help a living creature to survive with modern techniques. Scientists in Berlin on Wednesday announced the first successful
Fines Issued After Unauthorized Antelope Chase on SUV in Tibetan Reserve!
Five nature rule-breakers recently faced fines for a reckless chase involving Tibetan antelope in China’s Siling Co National Nature Reserve. This serious misstep, caught on video, has stirred up a conversation about
Pangolins in the Spotlight: USA Challenges China’s Trade Practices Amidst Global Conservation Concerns
The U.S. Department of the Interior has sounded the alarm on China’s relentless pangolin trade, echoing the cries of conservationists worldwide. China’s actions cast a shadow over our shared commitment to safeguarding
Wildlife on the Market: Oxford Study Calls for Urgent Protection of 900 Vulnerable Species in International Trade
In a world driven by globalization, international trade extends beyond conventional commodities to encompass the diverse fauna and flora of our planet. Unprecedented in scope, a trailblazing study led by University of
Restoring the Endangered Plains Minnow in Kansas: Fight for the Vanishing Native Fish
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks has directed its recovery efforts towards the plains minnow, a tiny species native to the Arkansas River that has faced significant decline in Kansas waterways.
Karmactive Staff