Alaskan Birds are Starving
Alaska is experiencing mass seabird mortality events. Scientists are conducting research on various dead seabird species to determine the cause. In all cases, its starvation. The scientists don’t know the […]
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New Rhino Calf Hopeful sign for the Black Rhino Calf Species
World Wildlife Fund conservationists were delighted to discover a new black rhino calf among a recently relocated black rhino group. Black Rhino Range Expansion Project (BRREP) has been diligently working
Giant Bee thought extinct Found
Wallace’s giant bee (the size of a human thumb) was spotted in North Moluccas, Indonesia. The bee was building a nest inside a termite mound (which is where they live).
Twenty-One Species of Bumble Bee are Endangered
The rusty patch bumble bee in Eastern America are endangered. Their population is showing a continued decline. Many factors contribute to a species decline including several interacting stressors, pathogens, pesticides,
Insect Loss
Habitat loss is significantly affecting insects. Deforestation, chemical use, and climate change all contribute to insect habitat loss. Insects are the most important contributor to life on earth. Without insects,
Eleven New Species of Frogs Discovered
A PhD student at the University of British Columbia discovered eleven new species of frogs in Ecuadorian Andes. Pristimantis is the most diverse genus of tetrapods consisting of amphibians, birds,
Baby Tortoises Spotted on Pinzon
This is the first time in a century the Galapagos baby tortoises have bred in the wild. https://www.thedodo.com/galapagos-tortoises-945526940.html
Right Whales are Dying
Six rare right whales died in one month. The species has only about 400 right whales left. They often collide with fishing ships or become entangled in fishing nets. Right
Giraffes are now Endangered
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining in numbers. Giraffes are more endangered than gorillas. They have
Seahorses at risk
An estimated 600,000 seahorses were poached in Senegal in 2019. Artisanal fishers are fishing without oversight or legally for seahorses. Seahorses are ground into a powder in China for use
Last Known Hawaiian Land Snail Dies
The last known  Achatinella apexfulva died January 1, 2019. He was nick-named ‘George’ and followed by school children worldwide. George was 14 years old. The Achatinella apexfulva was the first
Endangered Botswana Vultures Poisoned
White-backed vultures, white-headed vultures, and hooded vultures are all critically endangered. The deaths occurred during their mating season. None of the affected species can afford to lose any animals. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-48717018