EnvironmentFebruary 19, 2016
Tigers Have Just One Safe Habitat in SE Asia
Antipoaching efforts have helped the wild tiger population in Thailand’s Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary to nearly triple in size
Stories by John R. Platt
John R. Platt is the editor of The Revelator. An award-winning environmental journalist, his work has appeared in Scientific American, Audubon, Motherboard, and numerous other magazines and publications. His "Extinction Countdown" column has run continuously since 2004 and has covered news and science related to more than 1,000 endangered species. John lives on the outskirts of Portland, Ore., where he finds himself surrounded by animals and cartoonists.
EnvironmentFebruary 16, 2016
Rarest Crocs in the Americas Get a Radio Boost
The Orinoco crocodile, which was nearly wiped out for its skins early in the 20th century, will benefit from 21st century technology
EnvironmentFebruary 12, 2016
The Monkey Puzzle Tree Faces More Threats Than a Barrel of Monkeys
This living fossil is under attack by a whole lot of hungry invasive species
EnvironmentFebruary 9, 2016
Every Member of This Rare Bird Species Is About to Get its Genome Sequenced
A crowdfunding effort hopes to reveal hidden secrets about the last 125 kakapo parrots
EnvironmentFebruary 5, 2016
Poachers Steal 7 Million South African Abalones a Year
Abalone poaching has soared to near-record levels and is now worth $440 million a year
EnvironmentFebruary 2, 2016
Heavy: Caspian Turtles Are Polluted by Toxic Lead, Mercury and Cadmium
The heavy metals could cause low sperm counts, infertile eggs and other health problems
EnvironmentJanuary 29, 2016
Sleeping Sickness Parasite Susceptible to Extinction Because It Hasn't Had Sex in 10,000 Years
Evolution is a good thing, even for parasites.
EnvironmentJanuary 27, 2016
Think Manatees are Recovered? Look Farther South
Manatees in Belize face increasing threats from development—and potentially from the U.S.
EnvironmentJanuary 26, 2016
The Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle Just Got 25 Percent Closer to Extinction
With the death of Vietnam’s beloved Cu Rua, only three of these turtles remain on the planet
EnvironmentJanuary 21, 2016
2015: Deadliest Year Ever for Rhinos
Poaching dropped slightly in South Africa but rose in other countries
EnvironmentJanuary 19, 2016
Invasive Goldenrod is Killing Europe's Ants and Butterflies
The North American plant may look pretty, but it’s also pretty deadly in places where it doesn’t belong
EnvironmentJanuary 14, 2016
The Surprising (and Mostly Legal) Trade in "Mermaid Ivory"
It’s not what you think it is. It’s also not always what sellers or buyers might think
EnvironmentJanuary 12, 2016
From Dune to Done? Drought Caused Sudden Decline in Rare Lizard's Genetic Diversity
The Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard is rapidly losing genetic diversity due to drought and habitat fragmentation, according to a new study
EnvironmentJanuary 8, 2016
Are Florida Manatees A Conservation Success Story or Are They Still in Danger?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this week proposed changing manatees’ status from endangered to threatened, but many dangers still remain
EnvironmentJanuary 1, 2016
A Starfish-Killing, Artificially Intelligent Robot Is Set to Patrol the Great Barrier Reef
Crown of thorns starfish are destroying the reef. Bots that wield poison could dampen the invasion
EnvironmentDecember 28, 2015
Ten Conservation Headlines that Defined 2015
It’s been a rough year for wildlife, but it hasn’t been without its successes
EnvironmentDecember 22, 2015
Resplendent Quetzal, Sacred Bird of Maya and Aztecs, Faces Extinction Risk
This amazing bird’s habitat continues to decline throughout Central America
EnvironmentDecember 21, 2015
African Lions Finally Gain Endangered Species Act Protection
The new rules will specifically address trophy hunts, like the one that killed the famous Cecil the lion earlier this year
EnvironmentDecember 16, 2015
Feral Cats Are Killing Off One of Australia's Cutest Marsupials
The adorable numbat, the emblem of Western Australia, just got declared as endangered
EnvironmentDecember 14, 2015
Lost Butterfly Rediscovered After 56 Years
This critically endangered Brazilian butterfly had only been seen twice before
EnvironmentDecember 9, 2015
Modoc Sucker Recovers, Leaves Endangered Species List
Once official, it will become only the second fish to leave the protection of the Endangered Species Act
EnvironmentDecember 8, 2015
The Hidden Crisis Killing India's Young Elephants
More than 50 percent of Indian elephants die before they hit puberty, according to a new study
EnvironmentDecember 3, 2015
Fire Destroys 90 Percent of Rare Bird's Habitat in Australia
Only about 140 western ground parrots remained before last month’s devastating fires
EnvironmentNovember 25, 2015
25 Possible New Extinctions: Hawaiian Plants, Madagascar Orchids, Chilean Water Frog
All of these species have been assessed as critically endangered at best, extinct at worst