Tags: Endangered species

Endangered Species: Scientists Warn 1 in 5 Reptiles Are at Risk of Extinction

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 04.28.2022 10:00 AM

A new global analysis showed that more than 10,000 reptile species are threatened with extinction. Find out which reptiles are under the IUCN’s red list.

Alarming Decline of Insect Population and What Causes the Crisis

04.27.2022 08:30 AM

Some insects are harmful and seem useless, but each of them is part of the continuous growth of the planet. Read more about what happens when insect populations are removed from Earth.

3 Sumatran Tigers Found Dead in Indonesia After Being Captured by Boar Trap

04.26.2022 04:48 AM

Three Sumatran tigers were recently found dead in Indonesia. Read on and find out more about the wildlife killings and how endangered this animal species is.

Are Komodo Dragons Endangered? First Successful Hatch in Australia May Help Solve Population Problem

04.18.2022 11:30 AM

The Australian Reptile Park is the first zoo in Australia to hatch Komodo dragons. Discover interesting facts about these babies’ fast growth and development.

Rare, Endangered North Atlantic Right Whales Spotted in Cape Cod; Preservation Efforts Still at Work

04.18.2022 09:30 AM

Experts from New England's CCS crew spots rare appearances of the North Atlantic right whales in Cape Cod. Read more about the status of Earth's third-largest living marine mammal.

Pangolins Rescued from Trafficking in South Africa Now at Recovery

04.13.2022 09:00 AM

Endangered pangolins that were recovered from South African poaching activity are now in the custody of conservation authorities. Learn more about how the animals are being taken care of by rehabilitation and veterinary specialists.

Stuffed Endangered Animals Seized: Over 1,000 Taxidermied Species Discovered in a Shed in Betera, Spain

04.11.2022 09:00 AM

Spain announced it apprehended over 1,000 taxidermied animals which included hundreds of extinct species. Find out more about the discovery in a Shed in Betera.

Man Looking for Shark Caught Rare and Mysterious Sawfish but Returned it in Florida Waters

04.11.2022 04:17 AM

A visitor in Florida from the UK unexpectedly caught a large sawfish. Read on why he decided to return the rare find in the ocean.

Nevada Toad Gets Endangered Species Protection in Rare Emergency Ruling Due to Geothermal Plant

04.06.2022 04:06 AM

The US government declared the Dixie Valley toad an endangered species. Read to know how a geothermal plant in Nevada could result in the toad's extinction.

Scientists Identified Common Traits Among Plants, Birds, and Mammals That Are at the Brink of Extinction

03.21.2022 06:09 AM

New research claims that endangered species have similar traits that make them more prone to extinction. Read this article to know those traits.

Endangered Dolphins Spotted in New Zealand's South Island After Conservation Department Request Sighting Reports

03.07.2022 07:30 AM

New Zealand's conservation department receives a lot of rare sightings of cetaceans. Read the current situation of the dolphin population in the country here.

Mammal, Bird and Plant Species Near Extinction: What Do They Have in Common?

02.24.2022 09:00 AM

A New Study recently revealed certain mammal, bird, and plant species are nearing extinction. Read on and discover what similar traits the species have that they are classified as endangered.

Vacation Photos of Zebras, Whales and Other Animals Can Help Scientists' Conservation Efforts, Fight Wildlife Extinction

02.21.2022 02:32 AM

Vacation photos sometimes serve another purpose other than capturing the moment as scientists are also using them to track the movements of zebras, whales, and other endangered species.

Species Can Experience Extinction Twice Before They Completely Go Extinct

02.18.2022 00:35 AM

A new study explains how species can experience extinction twice, and how the second one wipes them out completely from our system.

Chester Zoo's Baby Aardvark Resembles Harry Potter's House-Elf Dobby [Watch]

02.14.2022 03:20 AM

Chester Zoo welcomes the first-ever baby aardvark Dobby. Its name was inspired by the elf character in the Harry Potter series.

Marine Pollution Causes Sea Turtles to Die After Accidentally Eating Tons of Plastic Trashes

02.08.2022 12:44 PM

Last week, adolescent turtles washed up on a beach located in Kalba, in which shriveled balloons and plastic foam are being cited as among the culprit for the demise of the creatures as they are reported to be the last things turtles ate.

Endangered Sumatran Orangutan in New Orleans Zoo Being Bottle-Fed Despite Mother's Presence? Here's Why

01.20.2022 13:46 PM

Late last year, twin Sumatran orangutans were born in a zoo in New Orleans but one of them died. Now, the remaining orangutan is being bottle-fed, which intrigues many people.

Lowland Gorilla Born in DR Congo Could Boost the Population of the Endangered Species

01.10.2022 04:56 AM

The lowland gorilla population in DR Congo's Virunga National Park has now increased to seven following the recent birth in the park, which is good news for endangered species.

Asian Unicorn Now Critically Endangered; Hunt for Saolas Still on Progress to Prevent Extinction

01.10.2022 02:30 AM

Saola Foundation expanded their project to search and preserve the remaining population of the rare Asian unicorn before it gets extinct.

Leatherback Sea Turtle Endangered Status Isn't Enough to Save its Dwindling Population

11.08.2021 04:13 AM

The recent endangered status of the leatherback sea turtle, the largest turtle on Earth, isn't enough to safeguard the continuity of the species and recover from its rapidly decreasing populations.

[WATCH] This is How An Okapi Suck in Its Eyeballs to Avoid Eye Injury in the Wild

11.02.2021 06:40 AM

An okapi is an animal that looks like a deer but with zebra-like stripes. They have evolved to avoid eye injury in the wild by sucking in their eyeballs. Here is a video on how they do it.

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