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,
Unveiling a chapter unknown in the realm of biodiversity, a groundbreaking study published on September 25, 2023, has brought to light a previously unrecognized pangolin species, marking the count at nine. This revelation, a blend of genomic analysis and morphological
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
Recently, researchers at the Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen have discovered how natural hazards pose a threat to multiple endangered species. A total of 3,722 endangered species with small populations
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
In a significant operation, Indian Customs officials at Chennai Airport intercepted a passenger arriving from Bangkok, uncovering a trove of rare and exotic wildlife. The seizure included: The discovery of these animals