Last Sumatran Rhino Dies
Malaysian Sumatran rhinos are now extinct. Efforts to breed Malaysian Sumatran rhinos have failed. Five related Sumatran species are still […]
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100 year old Giant Tortoise Births Four Baby Tortoises
Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are endangered. This is the first recorded event of a 100 year old Santa Cruz Galapagos
Last Known Female Yangtze Softshell Turtle Gone
The Asian Turtle Progam (ATP) discovered the body of the last known female Yangtze softshell turtle in 2023. There are
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Wild Ferrets wiped out by Plaque
Only one ferret was seen after a sylvatic plaque raged through the population. Scientists tried to innoculate the ferrets with
Mangroves saved by Tree Planting Drones
Drones can plant 100,000 trees per day. Biocarbon is partnering with Worldview International Foundation (WIF) to restore the mangroves using
Australian Wombats are Declining
There are three types of wombats in Australia. All three species are declining. Mite infections, hunting, and habitat loss are
Specific Bumblebee Species on the Endangered List
Endangered species triggers reviews by scientists to verify it’s status. Habitat loss and degradation threaten the bumblebees status. South-west spring
Dolphins affected by Acoustic Wave Frequencies
Off-shore oil detection by acoustic wave frequencies are believed to impact marine seals, whales, and dolphins. Over 3,000 dead dolphins
Koalas lost Habitat
Koalas officially named endangered in eastern Australia due to drought, bush fires, and development. Scientists estimate without intervention koala are
Plastic Waste Found 7 Miles Down on the Seafloor
Victor Vescov descended 11 km (7 miles) discovering new sea creatures and a plastic bag. Victor and his team made
Aldabra Rail – An Enigmatic Bird Species
The Aldabra Rail is the only living flightless bird in the Indian ocean. The atoll was submerged 118,000 years ago
Imminent Extinction Classification for American Bumblebee in Canada
42 of the more than 850 species of bees in Canada are necessary to grow crops. Apples, tomatoes, blueberries, legumes,