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
Over 3,700 Endangered Species Face Extinction from Natural Disasters Globally, Study Finds
Recently, researchers at the Globe Institute of the University of Copenhagen have discovered how natural hazards pose a threat to multiple endangered species. A
Critically Endangered Mexican Axolotls Down to 50-1,000 in Wild, Scientists Achieve Reintroduction Success
The Mexican axolotl swims in the murky canals of Lake Xochimilco with its feathery gills swaying and permanent smile intact, but its cheerful appearance masks a conservation crisis. This aquatic salamander, found
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Danish Zoo’s Pet Donation Program: Why 6.5 Million Shelter Animals Face Different Fates
Back in my day, we buried goldfish in matchboxes with solemn ceremony. Now, the Danes are dropping off rabbits, guinea pigs, and chickens at the zoo for lion lunch. Times change, not
Rare Virginia Salamander Found in Only 3 Locations Faces Extinction as Protection Petition Filed
A small salamander with sparkly markings found only in three spots in Virginia may soon get federal protection. On August 5, the Center for Biological Diversity filed a petition asking the U.S.
Govind Tekale
Endangered Zebra and Rhino Births at The Wilds Boost Conservation for Species Down 80% Since 1970s
Two endangered animals have been born at The Wilds in Cumberland, Ohio this summer, giving new hope to conservation efforts for their threatened species. A newborn Grévy’s zebra joined the family on
Arizona Water Agency Sued as 4 of 9 Monitoring Wells Fall Below Legal Thresholds
Environmental groups have filed a lawsuit against Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Director Tom Buschatzke for failing to review the 100-year water supply designation for the planned 28,000-home Villages at Vigneto
12-Year-Old Makes WSL History: 2025 Tour Adds Abu Dhabi Wave Pool and Cloudbreak Finals”
The 2025 World Surf League Championship Tour calendar is set with 12 events starting January 27 at Pipeline and wrapping up at Cloudbreak, Fiji from August 27 to September 4. The schedule
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Tacugama Sanctuary Closes: Sierra Leone Loses 39% of Forests as Founder Protests ‘Land Grabbing’ Near Chimps
West Africa’s largest chimpanzee refuge has remained closed to tourists for more than two months. The Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary, nestled in Sierra Leone’s Western Area Peninsula National Park, halted all tourism operations
Mining Company Abandons Lithium Project at Nevada Wildlife Refuge Protecting 26 Rare Species
Australian mining company Rover Critical Minerals has dropped its plans to create an open-pit lithium mine at Ash Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Nevada. The company, now renamed Stockworks Gold, has removed
Smartphone Users Rediscover Species Missing for 130 Years as iNaturalist Research Citations Jump Tenfold
A smartphone in your pocket could help uncover species not seen for over a century. This isn’t science fiction – it’s happening right now through the power of citizen science. Researchers from
Lawsuit Launched as Ship Strikes Kill 8 Gray Whales in California Bay Area During 2025
Two prominent environmental organizations have launched legal action against federal agencies for failing to protect whales from deadly ship collisions along California’s coast. The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the