Steelhead trout, once thriving in Southern California, are declared endangered
Southern California steelhead trout are endangered due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and urbanization. Conservation efforts are crucial for their survival. [ more ]
Migrating animals undergo perilous journeys every year. Humans make it more dangerous : Short Wave
Nearly half of the world's already threatened migratory species have declining populations, and more than a fifth of the 1,200 migratory species monitored by the U.N. are threatened with extinction.
The two greatest threats to migratory species are overexploitation and habitat loss from human activities. Invasive species, climate change, and pollution are also contributing factors. [ more ]
UN: Nearly half of migratory species are in decline as global extinction risks rise
More than a fifth of migratory species are threatened with extinction, with habitat loss and overexploitation being the biggest threats.
97% of listed migratory fish are at risk of extinction due to habitat loss and overexploitation, climate change, pollution, and invasive species. [ more ]
Study that asked people to count squashed bugs reveals worrying results
Citizen science survey shows 78% decline in bug splats on car number plates across the UK since 2004, indicating a significant drop in flying insects population. [ more ]