Elephants, the national animal of Thailand, blamed for increasing numbers of deadly encounters March 15, 2024 Once on the brink of extinction, elephant numbers have now rebounded and that is creating problems in Thailand with increased frequency of encounters with… Continue Reading
Koala corridors being planted to save Australia’s endangered marsupial November 27, 2023 Rapidly shrinking habitat in Australia for koalas are getting a new lifeline with the development of vegetation corridors. The vast networks of vegetation, planted… Continue Reading
Monarch butterflies now listed as endangered July 22, 2022 The iconic orange-and-black monarch butterfly is one step closer to extinction after scientists put the insect on its endangered list. The fast dwindling numbers… Continue Reading
Up to half of endemic species living in biodiversity at high risk due to climate change: new UN report February 28, 2022 Up to 48% of terrestrial ecosystems face “a high risk of extinction” if global warming levels rise between 3 and 5C, according to the… Continue Reading
Australia identifies 113 species in need of emergency help because of wildfires February 13, 2020 A panel of experts in Australia have identified 113 animal species that are in need of urgent help after devastating bushfires killed more than… Continue Reading
Test Tube Rhino: Scientists successfully transfer embryo in an effort to save a species June 26, 2019 It’s a scientific first for endangered species, but it’s far from a panacea. Researchers announced Tuesday they have successfully transferred an embryo into the… Continue Reading
Endangered Scottish wildcat born at Chester Zoo happens to be ridiculously adorable December 9, 2018 Only 100 remain in the wild. But this little Scottish wildcat born at the Chester Zoo is doing her part to boost the ranks… Continue Reading
Veterinarians work to save the world’s only male northern white rhino March 1, 2018 Sudan is 45 years old. An advanced age for a northern white rhino. His health made worse when an infection took hold of his… Continue Reading
Rare disease claims lives of cheetah sisters at Maryland Zoo January 25, 2016 The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore is coping with a devastating double blow. Its pair of cheetah sisters died within days of one another after suffering… Continue Reading
Florida black bears go from verge of extinction to getting okayed to be hunted October 13, 2015 Forty years ago, there were several hundred bears in Florida. Today there are more than 3,000 of them as the state’s largest land mammal… Continue Reading
