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 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
Unveiling a chapter unknown in the realm of biodiversity, a groundbreaking study published on September 25, 2023, has brought to light a previously unrecognized
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
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is launching a rescue mission to save three young lions from war-torn Ukraine while also celebrating the birth of their first Titi monkey in the Amazonas walkthrough reserve. The
Longleat Safari Park has welcomed four new hippos as part of a crucial conservation breeding program for this vulnerable species. The arrival marks a significant milestone after the deaths of beloved hippos
Tiny penguin chicks at Blackpool Zoo are getting blue nail polish on their toes – but it’s not just for fashion. This creative solution helps zoo staff tell the fluffy siblings apart,
The Eastern North Pacific gray whale population has plummeted to its lowest level since the 1970s, with alarming declines in both adult numbers and newborn calves. A recent count by NOAA Fisheries
A recent court settlement marks a significant win for Chinook salmon conservation efforts in the Pacific Northwest. The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) must now decide whether to protect several populations of
A new study has uncovered a disturbing trend in Singapore and Malaysia’s fish maw markets. Researchers found DNA from six endangered fish species in dried fish maw products sold in local shops.
Vultures circling overhead might seem ominous, but their presence actually signals a functioning ecosystem that protects human health. A troubling new study from Stanford University reveals that 36% of the world’s scavenger
A new study reveals a grim future for the world’s birds, with more than 500 species likely to vanish from the skies within the next 100 years. This alarming finding, published on
A rare birth at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa has provided a small boost to one of the world’s most endangered species. The zoo announced Thursday the arrival of Henri,
A federal appeals court has ruled that government agencies failed to properly consider how biofuel requirements harm endangered animals and their habitats. The June 20 ruling marks a significant shift in how