Tags: Endangered species

Ruling for Monarch Butterfly Protection Delayed For Several Years

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 12.16.2020 06:00 AM

The US federal government has delayed legal protection for the monarch butterfly but said it is "a candidate" for endangered species

US Set to Release Decision on Endangered Specie Classification of Monarch Butterfly

12.15.2020 17:00 PM

Trump administration officials are set to release the decision of giving the monarch butterflies the federal designation of endangered species.

Sunflower Seastar Now Listed as Critically Endangered

12.14.2020 19:00 PM

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

The Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy Successfully Collars the Last Remaining White Giraffe

11.18.2020 10:30 AM

One white giraffe remains in Kenya's Ishaqbini Hirola Community Conservancy after the female and its calf's death earlier this year.

Endangered Seals Recieve Government Protection and Funding Until 2025

11.16.2020 18:00 PM

The Saimaa ringed seal is highly endangered, with only about 400 individuals left in Finland. The Saimaa ringed seal are one of the rarest fresh-water seals in the world.

New Baby White Rhino Born at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

11.10.2020 08:00 AM

Endangered species white rhino is born at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park last October 25, making the male calf the 11th rhino born in Florida.

Genetic Evidence Confirms Two New Greater Glider Species

11.09.2020 06:00 AM

For the first time, genetic evidence confirms two new species of greater glider species which are all endangered.

Over 2,250 Endangered Species of Baby Sea Turtles Hatched in Mexico

10.29.2020 08:30 AM

A record number of olive ridley sea turtles hatched in Northern Mexico. The number is believed to have been a positive effect of reduced human activity in the area.

Los Angeles Joins the Community Wildlife Habitat Progam to Restore Wildlife in the City

10.28.2020 06:00 AM

One of America's biggest cities has pledged to heal the urban area by a new wildlife habitat program. Adding greenery in the communities will preserve and enhance the habitats of over 4,000 local species.

Environmentalists Go After US Wildlife Services for the Killing of More Than 1.2 Million Animals

10.11.2020 08:10 AM

The US Wildlife Services might be facing lawsuits from environmental groups after its report showed killing more than 1.2 million native animals in the United States.

Marine Biologists Think That Blue Whale Song Times Indiciate Specific Seasons

10.02.2020 08:20 AM

Very little is known about blue whale songs, especially since the endangered species is difficult to track. A new study has evidence of song patterns, leading some marine biologists to believe that song times indicate particular seasons such as feeding and migration.

Australian Researchers Aim For Global Conservative Policies to Protect Endangered Marine Species

09.21.2020 09:20 AM

Australians researchers have identified nearly 91 endangered marine species legally fished and traded internationally. Although making international, sustainable fishing policies is complex, they are necessary to save threatened species from extinction.

Rare Javan Rhino Calves Sighted in Indonesia's Ujung Kulon National Park

09.21.2020 07:50 AM

Javan rhinos are one of the most threatened rhino species around the world. With less than 100 left in a single national park in Indonesia, the sighting to two calves bring hope that their species can still be saved.

WWF Reports 'Catastrophic Decline' of Global Wildlife Population

09.10.2020 09:10 AM

International experts collaborate on research revealing the 'catastrophic decline' of wildlife populations. Human activities, perspectives, and behavior need drastic changes to conserve nature.

San Diego Zoo Global Successfully Clones Endangered Przewalski’s Horse

09.06.2020 23:41 PM

San Deigo Zoo Global announced the successful cloning of the Przewalski's horse, a critically endangered species. Conservation efforts of endangered species and the revival of extinct species may be possible through biotechnology and other reproductive technologies.

US Fish and Wildlife Service Denies 'Critical Habitat' for Endangered Bumblebees

09.02.2020 00:28 AM

On Monday, USFWS declared that designating a 'critical habitat' for endangered bumblebees is not warranted. This decision further weakens the protection of this endangered species that was once much more common.

Bunkering Activity in Algoa Bay Are a Major Threat to African Penguin Populations

08.17.2020 07:17 AM

Bunker activity such as cargo ships refueling remain a major threat to the remaining African penguin population in South Africa. Disturbances such as minor oil spills may be the end of the penguin population which all other species are dependent on.

An Unknown 15-Foot Creature Washed up on Merseyside, UK Beach

08.02.2020 07:00 AM

Locals are left puzzled as a 15-foot creature from the ocean washed up on Merseyside beach in Liverpool UK.

Cross-Border Science Team to Preserve Lake Titicaca Giant Frogs

07.27.2020 10:00 AM

Bolivia's Museum of Natural History has announced that a cross-border team of scientific institutions will be working towards the study and preservation of the Lake Titicaca giant frog.

33% of Lemur Species Are on the Brink of Extinction, Deforestation and Hunting Are to Blame

07.10.2020 01:38 AM

More species are leaning towards extinction, according to the new update released by the IUCN Red List. Among these species include 33 species of lemurs, the North Atlantic Right Whale, the European Hamster, and the Caterpillar Fungus.

Peregrine Eggs Stolen From UK’s National Park to Be Sold in the Black Market for $25,000 Each: Authorities

06.16.2020 09:44 AM

Valuable falcon eggs had gone missing at Peak District. Authorities suspect that they are being hatched for the black market, similarly to Jeffrey Lendrum's wildlife crimes.

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