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Environment
fromSlate Magazine
19 hours ago

An Ingenious New Strategy for Blocking ICE Detention Warehouses Depends on a Minuscule Snail

The legal battle over an ICE detention center in Maryland centers on the protection of endangered species, particularly the Appalachian springsnail.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Rare axolotl found under Welsh bridge probably an abandoned pet, say experts

Dippy, discovered by 10-year-old Evie Hill, is believed to be the first axolotl ever found in the wild in the UK; the species is critically endangered and lives only in Lake Xochimilco near Mexico City.
Pets
#wildlife-smuggling
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Sedated, injured, even dead: Exotic bird smuggling cases underscore a problem at the border

Two San Diego men were sentenced for smuggling endangered birds across the U.S.-Mexico border, highlighting a significant illegal wildlife trade issue.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Cries of delight' as Sumatran orangutan filmed using canopy bridge to cross road for first time

For two years, the Sumatran Orangutan Society (SOS) and TaHuKah had been watching camera-trap footage of the bridge, waiting for the day that an orangutan would finally cross. After two long years, it's finally happened.
Photography
#angel-shark
fromIndependent
4 days ago
San Jose Sharks

'Are we waiting for this species to go extinct?' Inside the fight to save rare angel sharks off west coast of Ireland

fromIndependent
4 days ago
San Jose Sharks

'Are we waiting for this species to go extinct?' Inside the fight to save rare angel sharks off west coast of Ireland

fromFuturism
3 days ago

Millionaire Big Game Hunter Trampled to Death by Elephants

Although many disagree with big-game hunting, all Ernie's hunts were strictly licensed and above board and were registered as conservation in culling animal numbers.
Agriculture
Environment
fromStreetsblog San Francisco
4 days ago

Caltrans and MTC to Hold Greenwashing Panel for North Bay Freeway Widening - Streetsblog San Francisco

The planned $500 million widening of SR 37 is criticized as environmentally harmful and misleadingly labeled as a resilience project.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Eighteen wolves found dead in Italian national park in suspected poisoning

The carcasses of 18 wolves have been found in an Italian national park within the space of a week in an apparent series of poisonings described by conservationists as the most serious crimes against wildlife in Italy in a decade.
Europe news
Books
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
6 days ago

Eileen Garvin has written a honey of a novel in 'Bumblebee Season' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Bumblebee Season explores community, personal growth, and the intertwining lives of beekeepers in Hood River, featuring characters from The Music of Bees.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Wildlife and humans thriving in Unesco-protected sites

Unesco-protected areas support stable wildlife populations despite global declines, but face severe threats from climate change and human activities.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 week ago

Rare endangered shark spotted in Barcelona port raises questions for beach season

A juvenile blue shark was spotted in Barcelona's Port Olimpic, highlighting unusual marine patterns and the species' critically endangered status.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

From sleeping lions to spitting snakes: a year in the life of London zoo vets

Veterinary teams at ZSL face unique challenges in treating endangered animals, requiring specialized skills and techniques for various species.
#mountain-gorillas
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Greenfinch numbers in Britain have PLUMMETED by 67%, RSPB warns

The RSPB has warned that greenfinch numbers in Britain have plummeted, with a 67% decline since the annual survey began in 1979, equating to a loss of two million birds since the mid-1990s.
Agriculture
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

Emperor penguins are now officially endangered due to climate change causing sea ice loss, leading to mass drowning of chicks and population decline.
Environment
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

It's nesting time for piping plovers, NYC's 'cotton balls with legs'

Piping plovers, an endangered species, nest on Rockaway Beach, facing threats from urban activity and environmental factors.
#rices-whale
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago
Environment

Rice's whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

Rice's whales face extinction due to the Trump administration's decision to remove protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico.
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Environment

Trump's plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species | Fortune

Expansion of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the endangered Rice's whale and other marine species with extinction.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Rice's whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct

Rice's whales face extinction due to the Trump administration's decision to remove protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico.
Environment
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Trump's plan to drill for oil in the Gulf of Mexico could be foiled by just 50 survivors of a rare whale species | Fortune

Expansion of oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico threatens the endangered Rice's whale and other marine species with extinction.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 weeks ago

Endangered salmon returned to Northern California, then the money dried up

The state is ending support for salmon restoration efforts, jeopardizing the reintroduction of winter-run Chinook to ancestral waters.
DC food
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. man sentenced for illegally trafficking dozens of endangered animal parts

A man was sentenced for trafficking over 100 endangered animal parts, highlighting serious wildlife crime and conservation issues.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Trump exempts oil drilling companies from the Endangered Species Act by invoking special powers

The Trump administration used the 'God Squad' to bypass endangered species protections for increased oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico.
#north-atlantic-right-whale
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

People urged to stay away from East Coast beach amid explosion fears

Stay 300 feet away from the shoreline due to a dead whale on Rockaway Beach, as it may explode from gas buildup during decomposition.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Why environmental advocates are speaking out against a planned development in northeast Pickering | CBC News

Environmental advocates oppose a planned development in northeast Pickering due to concerns about flood risk, water quality, and endangered species.
Pets
fromBrooklyn Paper
1 month ago

Endangered African penguin chick makes his debut at Coney's New York Aquarium * Brooklyn Paper

A critically endangered African penguin chick has debuted at the New York Aquarium, marking a significant step for the species' conservation efforts.
NYC food
fromGothamist
1 month ago

New York's first dead whale of 2026 washes up on Rockaway Beach

A sei whale washed up dead on Rockaway beach, marking New York's first whale fatality of the year.
Photography
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

In pictures: Playful lynx snatches top prize in photo competition

A young Iberian lynx won the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award 2026 for its playful behavior captured in a stunning image.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Mexico's monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species

The population of monarch butterflies in Mexico increased 64% this winter, compared with the same period in 2025, offering a glimmer of hope for an insect considered at risk of extinction.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

America's Largest Blackwater Swamp Is Home to Roughly 15,000 Alligators-and It Could Become a UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Okefenokee Swamp is not only one of America's most important ecosystems, but also the largest blackwater swamp in North America. Its vast stretches are home to several endangered species, like the indigo snake and the wood stork.
Environment
US news
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

In rare sightings, scientists spot blue whales in waters off Martha's Vineyard

New England Aquarium scientists documented blue whales in southern New England waters for the first time, spotting multiple whales in different locations within 24 hours.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Bahamian Islands Are Home to a Rare, Pink Species of Lizard Found Nowhere Else on Earth-Here's How to Visit

The Exuma Island iguana, found only on Bitter Guana Cay in the Bahamas, is nearly extinct with approximately 5,000 remaining and faces threats from illegal hunting and invasive predators.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Hawaii locals fight back against proposed new hotel

"I think there's a general sense of the community that enough is enough and we need to protect what we love, and we love this place,"
Real estate
#mountain-lions
#sierra-nevada-red-fox
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Environment

Only 50 of these foxes are left. Calif. scientists just managed to catch one.

fromSFGATE
10 months ago
San Francisco Giants

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

fromSFGATE
2 months ago
Environment

Only 50 of these foxes are left. Calif. scientists just managed to catch one.

fromSFGATE
10 months ago
San Francisco Giants

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

Pets
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Move aside Moo Deng! Baby pygmy slow loris is new internet sensation

A baby pygmy slow loris, an Endangered species, was born at the Bronx Zoo's World of Darkness exhibit and is captivating social media.
#san-francisco-garter-snake
Environment
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Horse dies after suspected wolf attack, and a Calif. sheriff is livid

Gray wolves in Lassen County attacked livestock at least 45 times since January 2025, prompting the sheriff to request state assistance.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

London Zoo's animal count begins as ZSL turns 200

As the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) enters its 200th year as a charity, keepers at London Zoo have started counting every animal for its annual stocktake. The zoo is home to more than 8,000 animals — from a colony of leafcutter ants to critically endangered Asiatic lions. ZSL, which runs London Zoo, was founded in 1826 as science-led conservation charity working to protect species, restore ecosystems and help wildlife and people coexist.
Environment
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Giraffe dies after being caught in habitat door at Toronto Zoo | CBC News

A 13-year-old male Masai giraffe named Kiko died after becoming caught in an opening door to his behind-the-scenes habitat, sustaining fatal injuries.
#abalone
California
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

A new view of two critical days that set the stage for the devastating Palisades fire

State Parks prioritized protecting endangered plants and artifacts over heavy-equipment use, influencing firefighting choices and prompting scrutiny and legal claims after the Lachman and Palisades fires.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Miracle' of Zealandia: chick is born to rare takahe pair thought to be infertile

A previously non-breeding pair of native New Zealand takahe unexpectedly hatched a chick at Zealandia, offering fresh hope for the endangered species.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 months ago

Mexican wolves are rebounding, but are they ready for delisting? - High Country News

Mexican wolf delisting is proposed despite the population (about 286) remaining below the eight-year, 320-wolf recovery threshold, raising conservation and protection concerns.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Magical' galaxy frogs disappear after reports of photographers destroying their habitats

Endangered galaxy frogs were likely killed after photographers destroyed their microhabitats and mishandled them while seeking photos.
#wildlife-photography
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

California pesticide agency could loosen restrictions on most toxic rat poisons

California plans to loosen restrictions on anticoagulant rodenticides despite evidence they are poisoning numerous wildlife species, including endangered animals.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Exceptionally rare' pink grasshopper spotted in New Zealand

A dark pink robust grasshopper was spotted near Lake Tekapo; pink coloration stems from erythrism and the endangered species faces habitat loss, warming and predators.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago

In Mendocino, river restoration pays off for salmon - High Country News

Placing and allowing large redwood logs and branches to create woody debris and pools in coastal streams restores crucial habitat for recovering endangered coho salmon.
fromSTLPR
6 months ago

Say hi to Charlie, the St. Louis Zoo's first Komodo dragon in 12 years

"We knew we wanted to do something really, really special,"
Science
California
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

This Central Valley serpent is California's new state snake. Can recognition save it from extinction?

California officially recognized the giant garter snake to raise public awareness for conservation as the endangered, wetland-dependent species faces habitat loss and climate-driven drought.
Environment
fromMail Online
6 months ago

Green turtles brought back from the brink of extinction

Global conservation efforts have led to a rebound in green turtle populations, downgrading their conservation status from endangered to least concern.
East Bay (California)
fromwww.pressdemocrat.com
6 months ago

Endangered albatross spotted off Marin County coast marks first-ever documented sighting north of Costa Rica

A critically endangered waved albatross was sighted for the first time in U.S. waters off Sonoma and Marin counties, north of Costa Rica.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Australian bird of the year: an avian popularity contest with a deeper purpose

Australia's Bird of the Year highlights native avian diversity while drawing attention to many threatened species requiring urgent conservation and legal reform.
Science
fromLos Angeles Times
7 months ago

See L.A. Zoo's newest inhabitants: Two baby chimpanzees

Two unnamed female chimpanzees were born at the Los Angeles Zoo, the first chimp births there in 11 years.
Photography
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Week in wildlife: orphaned owls, a shark threesome and a moose down a well

Wildlife across the globe faces rehabilitation, habitat threats, rescues, and human interaction, illustrated by penguins, red and albino squirrels, gorillas, and moose.
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Legal capture of endangered manta ray sparks bipartisan outrage in Florida

Florida authorities have agreed to review the issuing of special permits allowing companies to capture endangered creatures to sell, after an outcry over the netting of a huge manta ray for an aquarium in Abu Dhabi. The review comes after a viral video released on 12 July showed a boat crew capturing a giant manta ray off a Panama City beach in Florida and pulling it onto their boat, sparking outrage among the community.
Environment
fromColossal
8 months ago

Jon Ching Advocates for Six Endangered Hawaiian Birds in Vivid Detail

Hawai'i, known for its beautiful beaches and lush forests, is paradoxically the bird extinction capital of the world, with forest species declining from 50 to just 17.
Arts
Environment
fromMail Online
8 months ago

Seen the rare rainbow serpent? The government wants to hear from you...

Rainbow snakes, a rare species in Florida, need public sightings reported for conservation efforts due to population decline and habitat loss.
Berlin
fromwww.dw.com
8 months ago

Bon voyage Toni Berlin readies pygmy hippo for France DW 08/15/2025

Toni, a pygmy hippopotamus, is being moved from Berlin Zoo to Mulhouse Zoo in France as part of a conservation program.
Pets
fromFOX Weather
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
8 months 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
California
fromSFGATE
9 months 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.npr.org
9 months 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
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months 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
9 months 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
9 months 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.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 months 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.
Pets
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months 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.
Film
fromNature
9 months 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
9 months 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
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
9 months ago

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

The Blanchard's Cricket Frog is declared locally extinct in Canada, emphasizing the dire consequences of legislative changes on endangered species.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months 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
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