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
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
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Cougar Cubs Confirmed in Michigan After Over a Century
In a remarkable wildlife discovery, cougar cubs have been confirmed in Michigan’s wilderness for the first time in over 100 years. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) verified the presence of
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Trump Sued Over 11 Florida Species Facing Extinction Due to Delays
A major legal battle has begun in Florida as environmental advocates take action to protect several unique species facing extinction. The Center for Biological Diversity, backed by legal support from Stetson University’s
Court Mandates Evaluation of Pesticides’ Threat to Endangered Wildlife
A federal judge has ruled against the Fish and Wildlife Service, ordering them to assess the impact of five widely-used pesticides on endangered species. This landmark decision addresses years of regulatory delays
Spinytail Crayfish Populations Stable Across Six Mississippi Counties
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced that the spinytail crayfish, native to southern Mississippi, does not need federal protection under the Endangered Species Act. After careful study, researchers found the
Yorkshire Wildlife Park’s New Lemur Bindi Joins Conservation Efforts
Yorkshire Wildlife Park has welcomed Bindi, a 12-year-old crowned lemur, to its Lemur Woods habitat as part of ongoing efforts to protect this endangered species. The female lemur arrived from Suffolk last
Hong Kong Customs Seizes 42 Endangered Lizards Worth $210,000 Hidden in Dehumidifiers
In a significant wildlife smuggling bust, Hong Kong Customs officials intercepted 42 endangered live lizards at Hong Kong International Airport on March 4, 2025. The reptiles, with an estimated market value of
California Wolf Numbers Stable at 50 Despite 30 New Pups
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s latest report reveals that the state’s wolf population remains stable at around 50 known wolves, despite the birth of 30 pups in spring 2024. The
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Over 200 Endangered Barrens Topminnows Reintroduced in Tennessee
Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery (NFH) has successfully reintroduced 201 endangered Barrens topminnows into their historic range in south-central Tennessee. This marks the first release since the species was federally listed. The
Trump Administration Lifts Ship Speed Limits, Endangering Rice’s Whales
In a move celebrated by the oil and gas industry but criticized by environmental advocates, the Trump administration has rescinded guidance that required industry ships to slow down in the habitat of