Conservation
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
Stories by John R. Platt
Conservation
The Mangrove Finch: An Extinction in Slow Motion
Scientists working in the Galapagos Islands are slowly watching this species disappear right before their eyes
Climate
Snow Leopards Could Lose Two-Thirds of Their Habitat due to Climate Change
But certain high-elevation refuges will remain, according to new research
Conservation
1 Endangered Beetle Species Gets Protected, 2 More Go Extinct
The Stephan’s riffle beetle and Tatum Cave beetle disappeared after waiting decades for legal protection
Conservation
Great News for Rhinos, Pangolins, Parrots, Sharks and Chambered Nautilus
But the news isn’t quite so good for elephants or lions
Conservation
Two Years to Ploughshare Tortoise Extinction?
Fewer than 100 of these rare tortoises remain after a year of rampant poaching for the illegal pet trade
Conservation
The Rabbs' Tree Frog Just Went Extinct
The last known member of his species has died at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Conservation
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
Conservation
The World's Worst Invasive Predators are Cats, Rats, Pigs and...Hedgehogs?
Hundreds of extinctions have been caused by just 30 invasive predator species
Conservation
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
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
Conservation
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
Conservation
Giraffe Genetics Reveal Four Separate (and Threatened) Species
The discovery drives home the need to protect Africa’s “forgotten megafauna”
Conservation
Nautilus Finally Moves toward Endangered Species Protection
The living embodiment of the Fibonacci spiral faces devastating overharvesting for its valuable shells
Conservation
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
Conservation
How Invasive Species (Slowly) Push Plants Toward Extinction
A new paper suggests we need to rethink our models about endangered plant species
Conservation
The Amazing Biodiversity within an Elephant's Footprint
Our understanding of the elephant’s role as an ecosystem engineer continues to evolve
Conservation
Rare Burrowing Snake Discovered in Mountains of Mexico
The new species lives in a cloud forest that was once part of the Aztec Empire
Conservation
Can Stamp Collecting Help Conserve Rare Species?
It’s not just about the collection. It’s about what you do with it
Conservation
Are Bats Facing a Hidden Extinction Crisis?
A new way of calculating bat extinction risk reveals previously hidden conservation priorities
