The Killer Shrimp Bullies Species into Extinction
New research shows this invasive crustacean isn’t quite as deadly as its name suggests—but it’s still causing localized extinctions
Stories by John R. Platt
The World's Worst Invasive Predators are Cats, Rats, Pigs and...Hedgehogs?
Hundreds of extinctions have been caused by just 30 invasive predator species
Thousands of African Grey Parrots Stolen from the Wild Every Month
The illegal pet trade threatens these beloved birds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries
Climate-Threatened American Pika Denied Protection--Again
The move comes just weeks after a new government study found that the cold-adapted rodents have disappeared from much of their range
Apes, Pandas, Whales and Bears (an Extinction Roundup)
We have good news and bad news about some of the world’s most well-known endangered species
Giraffe Genetics Reveal Four Separate (and Threatened) Species
The discovery drives home the need to protect Africa’s “forgotten megafauna”
Nautilus Finally Moves toward Endangered Species Protection
The living embodiment of the Fibonacci spiral faces devastating overharvesting for its valuable shells
How Social Networks Could Save Hawaiian Monk Seals
The most social Hawaiian monk seals are receiving vaccinations against a disease that could devastate this critically endangered species
How Invasive Species (Slowly) Push Plants Toward Extinction
A new paper suggests we need to rethink our models about endangered plant species
The Amazing Biodiversity within an Elephant's Footprint
Our understanding of the elephant’s role as an ecosystem engineer continues to evolve
Rare Burrowing Snake Discovered in Mountains of Mexico
The new species lives in a cloud forest that was once part of the Aztec Empire
Can Stamp Collecting Help Conserve Rare Species?
It’s not just about the collection. It’s about what you do with it
Are Bats Facing a Hidden Extinction Crisis?
A new way of calculating bat extinction risk reveals previously hidden conservation priorities
Snails Are Going Extinct: Here's Why That Matters
They may not be the most charismatic group of species, but we can learn a lot from the lowly snail
Swipe Right if You Love Endangered Monkeys
The Body Shop wants Tinder users to help protect Vietnam’s red-shanked douc
The Daggernose Shark Is Near Extinction
All signs point to a species that is now in reproductive collapse
Adorable Kittens Represent Hope for Nearly Extinct Scottish Wildcats
Just a few hundred of these critically endangered felines remain in the wild
Newly Discovered "Devil Orchid" is Critically Endangered
Only 30 of these rare flowers are thought to exist in the wild
Tragic Deaths Represent a Victory in Spoon-Billed Sandpiper Conservation
Until now, no one has ever bred this rare bird in captivity
Bornean Orangutan Now Critically Endangered
Both orangutan species are now on the path toward extinction
