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 owl can be heard echoing through the trees. This elusive...
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 wolves captured in Oregon were released in Grand and Summit...
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 first time in over two decades that giant pandas will...
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 turtles into state waters. These turtles, raised at the Tishomingo...
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 Biden administration in Virginia. U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan...
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 wild in 2000, but the Purchases have been working tirelessly...
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 April to early June and had not been seen in...
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 Chile, making them one of the most vulnerable penguin species...
Main Target: Rediscovery of Rare Plant Species in VermontNew Title: Rare Plant Rediscovered in Vermont: A...
A rare plant species thought to be locally extinct has made a surprising reappearance in Vermont. The false mermaid-weed, also known as Floerkea proserpinacoides, was rediscovered by Vermont's state botanist, Grace Glynn, after more...
Climate change threatens Brazil’s beloved Spix’s macaw from animated ‘Rio’ filmsEndangered Spix’s Macaw: Climate...
Endangered Spix's Macaw: Climate Change Threat in BrazilThe Spix's macaw, a critically endangered species, has found two dedicated saviors in Candice and Cromwell Purchase. The couple has made it their life's mission to save...
Plummeting Humboldt penguin population; extinction riskSEO Title: Humboldt Penguin Population Decline: Extinction Risk
The Humboldt penguin population is facing a serious threat of extinction due to a significant decrease in their numbers. These penguins, which reside in colonies along the Pacific coasts of Chile and Peru, are...
Scientists count emperor penguins in the Antarctic to investigate factors affecting population
Investigating Emperor Penguin Population in AntarcticaEmperor penguins, the largest of all penguins, are facing endangerment. To protect this species, scientists are closely monitoring their numbers in Antarctica and studying the factors that affect their...