Tag: Endangered Species

Researchers found that more reptile species may be at risk of extinction than conservationists previously believed. The team of scientists focused on the Red List of Threatened Species maintained by...

In a recent flurry of Endangered Species Act species-specific updates, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced it is reviewing the listing status of several species, including the wolverine, the...

Fewer than 50 ocelots (Leopardus pardalis) are known to exist in the wild in the United States, all of them in Texas. But 40% of ocelots die as a result...

Red-crowned cranes are revered in Japan. They appear on currency. They serve as the logo for Japan Airlines. Their mating displays draw birdwatchers and photographers. And they hold symbolic importance....

The reintroduction of black-footed ferrets (Mustela nigripes) was already astonishing. The species was considered extinct before a dog famously found one in the wild. Now, another groundbreaking ferret is bringing...

Researchers have created a set of maps to document where biodiversity in the United States is most at risk. The effort is part of a partnership between the nonprofit conservation...

The Association of Zoos and Aquariums is preparing to issue a final report to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service assessing the black-footed ferret recovery and reintroduction program. Following a...

The Red Wolf Recovery Program has released two wolves into a conservation area in North Carolina. The pair are the first of 10 that officials plan to release on the...

The Australian government has declared that koalas in eastern Australia are endangered due to disease, habitat loss and other threats. The change in status applies to koalas along the country’s...

When should biologists stop their research and take action to conserve habitats for threatened or endangered species? Researchers recently tackled this question by creating a new model that calculates how...