White-Nose Syndrome arrives on the West Coast
A cold-adapted fungus is devastating North American bats. The fungus leaves a trademark smudge of white on the bat’s muzzle. The fungus was discovered in New York bat caves in […]
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
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 eggs behind. https://www.iflscience.com/in-a-colony-of-nearly-40-000-breeding-penguins-only-two-chicks-survived-this-year-44201
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 contributions include roles in ecosystems, agriculture, and biodiversity. There are
Last Sumatran Rhino Dies
Malaysian Sumatran rhinos are now extinct. Efforts to breed Malaysian Sumatran rhinos have failed. Five related Sumatran species are still hanging on.
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 tortoise giving birth. Santa Cruz Galapagos tortoises are losing habitat
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 two known male Yangtze softshell turtles remaining. Scientists are hoping
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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 peanut butter laced pellets, but the vaccine failed. 24 ferrets
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 tree planting drones. The indigenous population works with scientists to