Area of Focus: Endangered Species

July 14, 2025

Wild Cam: Juvenile whales at highest risk for ship strikes

As both shipping and whale activity heat up in New York waters, juvenile whale’s feeding behaviors may put them in harm’s way

July 9, 2025

Extirpated otter confirmed in Malaysian nature reserve

The Eurasian otter hasn’t been seen in more than a decade in the Southeast Asian country

July 1, 2025

Climate change will push sea turtles into shipping lanes

As world temperatures heat up, marine reptiles will likely shift poleward

June 26, 2025

Land deal protects Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge from mine

After six years of controversy, the Conservation Fund ensures the Okefenokee Swamp is safe from mining—for now

June 20, 2025

Watch: Rare Senegal ghost elephant spotted on camera

The animal may be the last of its kind in the West African nation

June 18, 2025

Changes in scavenger populations affect disease transmission

Apex scavengers are decreasing globally as mesoscavengers increase

June 16, 2025

WSB: Thermal drones help count nesting sea turtles

Technology makes community-based sea turtle monitoring more efficient

June 12, 2025

USFWS seeks comment on endangered species regulations

The Service is asking for public input on how to improve conservation agreements and incidental take permitting

June 6, 2025

Wildlife Vocalizations: Steffani Singh

A master’s student at the University of British Columbia recalls how she discovered how little we know about tropical biodiversity

June 2, 2025

Wildlife professionals oppose ESA rulemaking proposal

Removing protections against habitat loss undermines the Endangered Species Act