Endangered Again? Florida Manatees Were Downlisted to 'Threatened Species' But Scientists Set To Review Potential Reclassification

Medicine & Technology Oct 13, 2023

Manatees used to be considered endangered species but were downlisted to "threatened species" in 2017. Read to learn more.

Horseshoe Crabs Thrive in Protected Area in the Philippines, Becoming an Unexpected Symbol of Resilience

Jul 15, 2022

Horseshoe crabs have been around for 450 million years, but are lately facing overfishing for their blue blood used in making vaccines. Check out some images of these ancient sea creatures thriving well in the Philippines.

More Than 4,300 Reptiles From Australia, Amazon and Madagascar At Risk of Extinction

May 27, 2022

The IUCN recently published the most updated Red List of Threatened Species including more reptiles, classifying them as endangered species. Read to learn more.

Dozens of Lifeless Seadragons Washed Up Across Australian Beaches, Signaling Problem in Marine Ecosystem

Apr 12, 2022

Expert says that the recent incident of weedy seadragons washed up in New South Wales is a clear sign of a problem in the marine ecosystem. Read more to know the details.

Endangered Species: Classification of These Two African Elephant Types Has Now Been Downgraded

Mar 26, 2021

The latest IUCN Red List of Threatened Species has brought some bad news for African Elephants and that's both species have been downgraded from being 'vulnerable to being 'endangered.'

New "Map of Life" Shows Where Undiscovered Species Might Still Thrive

Mar 24, 2021

Maps have been used to mark territories and more importantly, treasure. The new Map of Life, however, marks locations where Earth's undiscovered species are most likely to be found.

Sunflower Seastar Now Listed as Critically Endangered

Dec 14, 2020

Experts deemed sunflower sea stars as ‘critically endangered’ after disease claims 90% of the population.

Herbivores, Not Predators, Are at Most Risk of Extinction

Aug 06, 2020

Herbivores are apparently facing the greatest risk of extinction, a new study suggests.

Seahorses Are Being Threatened by Illegal Harvesting

Jun 10, 2019

In theory, seahorses are protected animals.

Global Warming Needs Proper Attention: The UN Negotiators Are Ready To Meet In Bonn To Address The Issue

May 08, 2017

Global Warming should be addressed properly, as the UN negotiators are ready to meet in Bonn to discuss the issue.

Trump Administration Eyes Threatened Species Status For Yellow Lance Freshwater Mussel

Apr 07, 2017

Yellow lance freshwater mussels soon to be listed as a threatened species.

Manatees Have Returned Back From The Jaw Of Extinction, US Officials Confirmed

Mar 31, 2017

Manatees which is also known as sea cows has promoted to threatened species from endangered status. for the first time in 1966, manatees are considered as endangered under the protection act, but since 1980 a remarkable change in their number observed.

In Japan, Dolphin Controversy Continues Despite International Outcry

May 21, 2015

Officials from the small fishing village of Taiji, in Central Japan, remain defiant amidst protests that label their dolphin hunts as cruel. Despite international outcry, the slaughter continues.

Threatened Thresher Shark Birth Captured on Film

Jan 14, 2015

Thresher sharks are among the open ocean's most interesting predators, using their elongated tails to herd and stun schools of fish. And now, for the first time, a mother pelagic thresher shark was caught on camera giving birth off the Philippine coast.