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4 days ago

Watch: Endangered sea turtle released back into Atlantic from NYC beach

An endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle named Elton was successfully rehabilitated and returned to the Atlantic Ocean after being found hypothermic.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
4 days ago

The Futility of Simulating Nature

The Devils Hole pupfish is critically endangered, with two populations: one in a natural pool and another in an artificial simulation.
fromHigh Country News
5 days ago

Public lands and wildlife turn to stopgap solutions - High Country News

Adult Wyoming toads, raised in captivity by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, have been released for years as part of the recovery efforts.
Public health
fromwww.dw.com
5 days ago

Latest rhino count a mixed bag for world's five species DW 08/08/2025

The global rhino count shows a notable increase in Black rhinos, rising from 6,195 to 6,788, indicating conservation efforts are positively impacting this species.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

Federal judge halts construction at Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Environmental groups argue that the rushed construction of the immigration facility violates federal law, lacking public input and an environmental impact statement.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Four rare Barbary lion cubs born at Czech zoo

Four Barbary lion cubs were born in a Czech zoo, contributing significantly to a rare species extinct in the wild.
fromTasting Table
1 week ago

The Seafood That You'll Probably Never See Again In The United States - Tasting Table

For generations, wild abalone fed communities along the Pacific coast, from California to Alaska, prizing not just the meat but also the shells, which they transformed into ornaments and tools.
Food & drink
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

First salmon in nearly 100 years found in Northern California river

Winter-run chinook salmon have returned to Northern California's McCloud River after nearly a century, thanks to successful reintroduction efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Critically endangered angel shark filmed off Welsh coast in first spotting since 2021

A critically endangered angel shark has been filmed in Cardigan Bay, marking a rare sighting since 2021.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down

Violeta, an 18-month-old Mexican spider monkey, was poached and smuggled into California. Handlers at the Oakland Zoo are teaching her essential monkey behaviors.
Pets
#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

World's smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados 20 years after last sighting

The rediscovery of the Barbados threadsnake, feared extinct, marks a significant moment for conservation efforts.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
3 weeks ago

Zoo Miami's adorable pygmy hippo gets health check. Take a look

Zoo Miami's pygmy hippopotamus Aubergine received treatment after showing lethargy and a reduced appetite, but no significant health issues were found.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

With help from AI, this threatened frog is making a comeback

AI helps scientists monitor the threatened California red-legged frog by identifying mating calls from audio recordings, enhancing conservation efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

This Jurassic-era relic has survived 150 million years on Earth now it's one big fire from extinction

The critically endangered Kangaroo Island assassin spider is facing extreme threats, including drought and habitat destruction, pushing it closer to extinction.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 weeks ago

Woman who sold jaguar cub in Riverside faced 8 years in prison; she got probation and a fine

A dealer was sentenced to six months probation for illegally selling a jaguar cub and was fined $30,000.
fromNature
1 month ago

Three weeks in a hide to spot one elusive bear: the life of a wildlife film-maker

Vianet Djenguet highlights the changes in wildlife filmmaking and the collaboration with local researchers to document endangered species.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

One of the most cherished, popular animals at San Francisco Zoo dies

The beloved panda Tenzing received medical care for neurological episodes but ultimately passed peacefully, helped by a dedicated animal health team in the San Francisco Zoo.
San Francisco
#wildlife-smuggling
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

#environmental-protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Extremely rare, amazing animal caught on camera in Lassen Volcanic National Park

A rare video captured by photographer Randy Robbins showcases an endangered Sierra Nevada red fox in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Endling by Maria Reva review a Ukrainian caper upended by war

One of the pleasures of this book is the jawdropping coup de theatre that comes halfway through, offering readers a blend of humor and tragedy.
UK news
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Massive animal sculptures have taken over Park Avenue-with an even bigger message

"We need to create wonder; this reconnection with the beauty of nature is necessary to make people want to protect it," the artist stated.
NYC music
#pangolins
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Galapagos tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday and his first Father's Day at Zoo Miami

"Goliath is my hero, and I am sure he will soon be an inspiration to many others!" Zoo Miami spokesman Ron Magill said in a statement. "He is living proof that where there is a will, there is a way and to never give up!"
Miami food
#wildlife
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Sea turtle Dilly Dally released into the ocean with three flippers after undergoing amputation

"No dallying here! Dilly Dally is back home," the Loggerhead Marinelife Center noted, celebrating the release of the loggerhead turtle into the Atlantic after rehabilitation.
US news
#trump-administration
fromNature
2 months ago
Science

Daily briefing: Travel bans, revoked visas and yet more funding cuts - the latest in Trump's attack on science

Trump administration proposes severe budget cuts to the NSF, jeopardizing key scientific research.
Chinese temples protect endangered tree species, proving vital for biodiversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species

Trump administration plans to redefine protections for endangered species, risking increased extinction rates by allowing habitat modification for development.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

Daily briefing: Travel bans, revoked visas and yet more funding cuts - the latest in Trump's attack on science

Trump administration proposes severe budget cuts to the NSF, jeopardizing key scientific research.
Chinese temples protect endangered tree species, proving vital for biodiversity.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species

Trump administration plans to redefine protections for endangered species, risking increased extinction rates by allowing habitat modification for development.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel's longline

Industrial fishing is severely threatening endangered sharks and marine biodiversity in the Pacific.
SF food
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Black market caviar trafficking operations busted along Bay Area river

Illegal caviar traffickers were apprehended along the Sacramento River as wildlife officers intensify enforcement against poaching of sturgeon and salmon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Weatherwatch: How 60 species are just one cyclone away from extinction

Severe tropical cyclones pose an increasing risk of extinction to island-endemic species, with 60 species potentially one storm away from disappearance.
fromTasting Table
2 months ago

Why This Once-Popular Soup Is Now Banned In The US - Tasting Table

Turtle soup's shift from a culinary delicacy to a legal issue reflects conservation efforts against endangered species.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an amazing' discovery

This discovery highlights that you have to be out there looking at the world to find these rare species. The more you look, using modern techniques, the more chance you have to find them.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Little Lady' snow leopard cub revealed to the world for first time

Paul Hollywood expressed his joy, stating, 'Laila has had a special place in my heart for many years and to see her become a mum for the fourth time is truly heartwarming.'
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Despite DOGE, Calif. moves to protect habitats with $60 million grant funds

California secures $59.5 million in funding to protect critical habitats amidst federal cuts, a success for conservationists.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Huge, blue creature spotted in island cave for first time in decades, shocked scientists reveal

A blue crab sighting marks the first indication of coconut crabs in Car Nicobar in 150 years, highlighting environmental recovery.
#peregrine-falcons
#conservation
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Dazzling New Butterflies Introduced in Presidio to Replace Dazzling Butterflies That Went Extinct

from3blmedia
3 months ago
Environment

Making Waves for Wildlife: Manatee Celebrated in NY Times Square

LG's campaign highlights the West Indian Manatee to raise awareness about conservation and the protection of vulnerable species.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Trump Official Says It's Okay to Destroy Endangered Species Because We Can Just Clone Them

Doug Burgum suggests cleaning the Endangered Species List by removing species instead of adding them, claiming innovation is neglected.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Dazzling New Butterflies Introduced in Presidio to Replace Dazzling Butterflies That Went Extinct

Conservationists have reintroduced the Silvery blue butterfly in San Francisco's Presidio as an ecological substitute for the extinct Xerces blue butterfly.
Environment
from3blmedia
3 months ago

Making Waves for Wildlife: Manatee Celebrated in NY Times Square

LG's campaign highlights the West Indian Manatee to raise awareness about conservation and the protection of vulnerable species.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Trump Official Says It's Okay to Destroy Endangered Species Because We Can Just Clone Them

Doug Burgum suggests cleaning the Endangered Species List by removing species instead of adding them, claiming innovation is neglected.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

Southern bent-wing bats can fly up to 150km in one night and are critically endangered.
They are tracked by researchers to understand their foraging patterns and habitat use.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Order to Expand Logging Threatens to Increase Climate-Fueled Wildfires

Trump's executive order seeks to boost timber production by relaxing environmental regulations and streamlining permitting processes.
fromwww.thereporter.com
3 months ago

Meth, spider monkey, rattlesnakes seized after Bay Area traffic stop, home search

"During a routine traffic stop, deputies discovered a significant amount of methamphetamine and later uncovered an endangered spider monkey and rattlesnakes at the suspect's residence."
Pets
fromHigh Country News
3 months ago

Trump asks Congress to cut at the heart of the West - High Country News

Proposed budget cuts threaten vital U.S. ecosystems and endangered species, jeopardizing decades of conservation efforts.
fromKqed
3 months ago

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

Kevin Alison passionately works to protect and propagate endangered plant species on Catalina Island.
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Happy Mother's Day to Toronto Zoo's Masai giraffe she's pregnant | CBC News

The Toronto Zoo's giraffe Mstari is expecting a calf, with a birth anticipated in early spring 2026.
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Watch out! The piping plovers are back

Piping plovers are nesting in Massachusetts, leading to protected areas on beaches to support their recovery efforts.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
3 months ago

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over energy expansion measures bypassing environmental laws and threatening endangered species.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

Gecko herpetarium to open in East Williamsburg

The Gecko Gallery showcases 150 rare geckos to promote conservation and education.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

This lynx could become the first UK zoo-born cat to be successfully released into the wild

Basically I'm Tinder for the zoo-born lynx, our nature is very fragmented, due to railways and streets and cities. And this means we created a lot of barriers for the lynx.
UK news
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
3 months ago

Beautiful Winning Photos from the 2025 Remembering Wildlife Winners

The 2025 Remembering Wildlife competition has unveiled its special 10th-anniversary edition featuring 15 winning photographs from over 4,500 international entries.
Photography
#axolotl
San Francisco Giants
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

House Republicans vote to remove California fish from endangered species list

The House passed a measure to remove longfin smelt from the endangered species list, emphasizing agricultural water delivery over environmental protections.
San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Steelhead trout rescued from Palisades fire spawn in their new Santa Barbara County home

Steelhead trout rescued post-fire successfully spawned, marking a triumph for conservation efforts despite ongoing habitat challenges.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Fragile baby spider monkeys 'ripped' from mothers, brought to SoCal. Trafficker sentenced

Trafficking endangered baby spider monkeys exposes serious legal and ethical violations including ecological disruption and public health risks.
#de-extinction
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
OMG science

The 'return' of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

The Trump administration supports 'de-extinction' while reducing protections for endangered species.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves

De-extinction efforts highlight the need for thoughtful conservation practices, not just technological solutions like cloning.
Berlin food
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Divers in bunny ears deliver Easter eggs to marine animals in Rio

AquaRio combined Easter festivities with a message about sustainable seafood and the importance of protecting endangered fish species.
The event sought to educate visitors on the impact of fish consumption during Holy Week.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Right whale entangled off Provincetown one of dozens sighted near Cape

The entanglement of young North Atlantic right whale #5110 is likely lethal despite rescue efforts.
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