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, […]
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.
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
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
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
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.
Loss of habitat and poaching led to the demise of this species. The last two white rhinos live on a 24/7 protected sanctuary. The last white rhino passed away in
Insects are necessary for all life on earth. Some scientists believe the insect population will collapse within 100 years. Insects are losing their habitat. Individual species responses depends on the
The Bramble Cay Melomy, a small brown rat, declared extinct in 2016 due to climate change. Unfortunately, when something is declared extinct, science stops looking and recording these creatures unless
Human modification of Cienaga Grande in Columbia has caused massive destruction. Mangroves and aquatic species are experiencing loss of habitat. The indigenous people in this region have experienced exploitation. “The
Several hundred sea turtles washed ashore in Italy. Olive Ridley sea turtles are declining due to being caught in fisherman’s nets. https://apnews.com/article/turtles-india-chennai-olive-ridley-endangered-deaths-c49241a9a2b05062c38eb1b7e4906641
Insects outweigh humanity by a factor of 17. Insects are disappearing faster than other species on Earth. Scientists estimate 40% of all insect species will become endangered over the next
