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
Australian Wombats are Declining
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.
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 firefly, white-margined penstemon, and woodland salamander are all being reviewed
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 were washed onto a Peru beach. Locals are demanding an
Koalas lost Habitat
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,
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 5 dives and deployed robotic landers to explore the seafloor.
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 rendering the Aldabra Rail extinct. When the atoll resurfaced, so
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, trees, shrubs, and wildflowers rely on pollination. No pollination means
Gray Whales found Dead off San Francisco Bay
Nine gray whales have been found dead in 2 months on various beaches in San Francisco Bay. Various causes are contributing to the deaths. Education and working with local resources
Humans Transforming Natural Landscapes
Numerous plant and animal species are at risk of extinction. The average abundance of native plant and animal life has fallen by 20%. The human population has passed 7 billion.