Giraffes are now Endangered
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) declares giraffes endangered. There are nine subspecies of giraffes, five are declining […]
Seahorses at risk
An estimated 600,000 seahorses were poached in Senegal in 2019. Artisanal fishers are fishing without oversight or legally for seahorses.
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
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
Only 2 Adele Penguin Chicks survived
Researchers discovered thousands of unhatched eggs. Adult penguins are having to travel further to find food, leaving the chicks and
From Bats to Wasps: The Hidden Heroes of Our Ecosystem
Every ecosystem on earth depends on pollinators to ensure life on earth continues. Pollinators keep plants and humans alive. Their
Last Sumatran Rhino Dies
Malaysian Sumatran rhinos are now extinct. Efforts to breed Malaysian Sumatran rhinos have failed. Five related Sumatran species are still
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