Headstarting program gives endangered amphibians, reptiles a boost
The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy will be helping bring back a number of species threatened with extinction
Slender-billed curlew declared extinct
Scientists haven’t confirmed shorebird sighting in three decades
Why are polar bear populations declining?
Researchers turn to studying energy to find answers to this question
Threatened Kansas species recovering
Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks is recommending delisting of a turtle, lizard and fish
New portable DNA test could help detect rare turtle
Conservationists are searching for more Swinhoe’s softshell turtles—only two are known to exist in the world
Wild Cam: Lack of water drives key deer toward domestication
Wildlife managers may need to create artificial water sources to avoid extirpation in some areas
USFWS rejects states’ petitions to delist grizzlies
Grizzly bears will remain threatened in much of the West
High-altitude grasslands are key to conserving Andean bears
Managers should also take into consideration when livestock foraged in these areas
Grassland conservation benefits American burying beetle
Presence of the beetle can help managers and researchers gauge the overall health of an ecosystem