Researchers discovered thousands of unhatched eggs. Adult penguins are having to travel further to find food, leaving the chicks and eggs behind. https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201
Every ecosystem on earth depends on pollinators to ensure life on earth continues. Pollinators keep plants and humans alive. Their contributions include roles in ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity. There are
Malaysian Sumatran rhinos are now extinct. Efforts to breed Malaysian Sumatran rhinos have failed. Five related Sumatran species are still hanging on.
Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are endangered. This is the first recorded event of a 100 year old Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoise giving birth. Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are losing habitat
The Asian Turtle Progam (ATP) discovered the body of the last known female Yangtze softshell turtle in 2023. There are two known male Yangtze softshell turtles remaining. Scientists are hoping
Only one ferret was seen after a sylvatic plaque raged through the population. Scientists tried to innoculate the ferrets with peanut butter laced pellets, but the vaccine failed. 24 ferrets
Drones can plant 100,000 trees per day. Biocarbon is partnering with Worldview International Foundation (WIF) to restore the mangroves using tree planting drones. The indigenous population works with scientists to
There are three types of wombats in Australia. All three species are declining. Mite infections, hunting, and habitat loss are contributing to their loss. Wombats are only found in Australia.
Endangered species triggers reviews by scientists to verify it’s status. Habitat loss and degradation threaten the bumblebees status. South-west spring firefly, white-margined penstemon, and woodland salamander are all being reviewed
Off-shore oil detection by acoustic wave frequencies are believed to impact marine seals, whales, and dolphins. Over 3,000 dead dolphins were washed onto a Peru beach. Locals are demanding an
Koalas officially named endangered in eastern Australia due to drought, bush fires, and development. Scientists estimate without intervention koala are at risk of extinction by 2050. Climate-driven weather events, development,
Victor Vescov descended 11 km (7 miles) discovering new sea creatures and a plastic bag. Victor and his team made 5 dives and deployed robotic landers to explore the seafloor.
