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fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Florida Tech Bro Wants to Wipe Out a Bird's Endangered Species Protection to Avoid Paying a Fee

Only 15 bird species are fully endemic to the U.S., with the Florida scrub jay being critically imperiled and facing threats from development.
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Going extinct right under our noses': the quiet plight of Australia's rarest bird of prey

The red goshawk, endemic to Australia, has dramatically declined with local extinctions across eastern Australia and urgent conservation efforts underway.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Sebbi the Lord Howe Island detection dog trades nabbing rats for bagging naps in well-earned retirement

Sebbi, a springer spaniel, served eight years as a biosecurity detection dog on Lord Howe Island, aiding rodent eradication and mentoring younger dogs.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
10 months ago

Ibiza's iconic wall lizards are being wiped out by an invasive snake that's already on 90% of the island

The invasive horseshoe whip snake is dramatically threatening the Ibiza wall lizard population.
The invasion's rapid progression could lead to the extinction of endemic lizards on Ibiza.
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