Blue Whale Recordings Reveal Daytime and Nighttime Song Patterns

Medicine & Technology Oct 02, 2020

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.

Fish From Restaurants May Not Be as Sustainable as Consumers Believe, Researchers Say

Sep 21, 2020

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.

Sighting of Endangered Javan Rhinos Encourage Conservation Efforts of the Species

Sep 21, 2020

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.

Human Perspective & Behavior Need to Change to Preserve Nature, Experts Say

Sep 10, 2020

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

Wild Horse Cloned to Help Conserve the Endangered Species

Sep 06, 2020

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 Declares 'No Critical Habitat' for Endangered Bumblebees

Sep 02, 2020

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.

The Decline of African Penguin Populations Will Affect All Other Species in Algoa Bay

Aug 17, 2020

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

Aug 02, 2020

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

Jul 27, 2020

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% Lemur Species on the Brink of Extinction: Blame Deforestation and Hunting

Jul 10, 2020

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

Jun 16, 2020

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.

Only 10% of Canada's Endemic Species are 'Globally Secure' With the Rest Slowly Disappearing

Jun 05, 2020

Canada has various endemic wildlife species of conservation concern which are increasingly becoming vulnerable to extinction from natural causes as well as human disturbance.

Sixth Mass Extinction Is Accelerating at Alarming Rates and Human Activity Is Not Only to Blame: Study

Jun 02, 2020

Scientists reveal alarming rates of accelerating mass extinction and how it will affect future generations. They cited four factors contributing to the accelerating pace besides human activity.

Hope Rises for Endangered Hainan Gibbons After Union of New Pair

Jun 02, 2020

Hainan gibbons are critically endangered primate species, but scientists believe this may change soon. Researchers have spotted a new gibbon couple, which shows potential for an increase in the species' dwindling population.

Granting MSC 'Ecolabel' to Bluefin Tuna Species that Almost Went Extinct a Decade Ago is a Bad Idea, Warns Conservationists

Jun 01, 2020

Bluefin tuna populations may be in danger if conservationists lose fight against a Japanese fishery waiting for international certification and labeling.