
What's in the Box? A Long-Lost Species
Last seen about 150 years ago, a New Caledonian flower species has been rediscovered—just after it was declared extinct
Last seen about 150 years ago, a New Caledonian flower species has been rediscovered—just after it was declared extinct
Scientists working in the Galapagos Islands are slowly watching this species disappear right before their eyes
But certain high-elevation refuges will remain, according to new research
The Stephan’s riffle beetle and Tatum Cave beetle disappeared after waiting decades for legal protection
But the news isn’t quite so good for elephants or lions
Fewer than 100 of these rare tortoises remain after a year of rampant poaching for the illegal pet trade
The last known member of his species has died at Atlanta Botanical Garden
New research shows this invasive crustacean isn’t quite as deadly as its name suggests—but it’s still causing localized extinctions
Hundreds of extinctions have been caused by just 30 invasive predator species
The illegal pet trade threatens these beloved birds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries
The move comes just weeks after a new government study found that the cold-adapted rodents have disappeared from much of their range
We have good news and bad news about some of the world’s most well-known endangered species
The discovery drives home the need to protect Africa’s “forgotten megafauna”
The living embodiment of the Fibonacci spiral faces devastating overharvesting for its valuable shells
The most social Hawaiian monk seals are receiving vaccinations against a disease that could devastate this critically endangered species
A new paper suggests we need to rethink our models about endangered plant species
Our understanding of the elephant’s role as an ecosystem engineer continues to evolve
The new species lives in a cloud forest that was once part of the Aztec Empire
It’s not just about the collection. It’s about what you do with it
A new way of calculating bat extinction risk reveals previously hidden conservation priorities
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