Tag: Endangered species
Endangered Spotted Owl Population Decline Due to Federal Budget Cuts
As the sun sets over the majestic conifer forests and oak woodlands of Los Padres National Forest, the haunting hoots of the California spotted...
Gray Wolf Tracked South of Interstate 70 in Colorado for First Time: Reintroduction Success
Colorado Parks and Wildlife recently announced that a collared gray wolf has been tracked moving south of Interstate 70, marking the first time since...
San Diego Zoo Welcomes 2 Giant Pandas from China
The San Diego Zoo recently announced that it will be welcoming two giant pandas, Yun Chuan and Xin Bao, from China. This marks the...
Reintroduction of Alligator Snapping Turtles in Kansas Waters
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, in collaboration with researchers from Missouri State University, is working on a project to reintroduce alligator snapping...
Conservative Groups Granted Approval to Protect Whales in Legal Battle Against Biden-Backed Offshore Wind...
A coalition of conservative organizations has been given the green light to proceed with their legal battle against a wind project supported by the...
Protecting Spix’s Macaw from Climate Change in Brazil: A Threat to Beloved Species
Candice and Cromwell Purchase have dedicated their lives to saving the critically endangered Spix's macaw. These majestic blue birds were declared extinct in the...
Rare Plant Rediscovered Along Vermont Stream: A Century-Old Find
Vermont's state botanist was in for a surprise when she came across the rare false mermaid-weed last month. This unassuming plant blooms from late...
Protecting Humboldt Penguins: Addressing Plummeting Population to Prevent Extinction
The Humboldt penguin population is facing a serious threat of extinction due to a dramatic decrease in numbers, especially along the central coast of...