Endangered Species

Animals Costa Rica

14. February 2022

Study Shows More Proof of Success for Conservation Work

Large species such as jaguars and pumas thrive on land with the most protection in Costa Rica’s Osa Peninsula, new findings suggest, earning conservation efforts yet another badge of success.

Animals

Animals Ukraine

5. February 2022

“Extinct” Bird Spotted… in a Surprising Location!

A population of eagles that was once declared to be completely extinct in Western Europe has been found in an unexpected place: Ukraine's Chernobyl Exclusion Zone.

Animals

Animals Germany

2. February 2022

Happy Surprise: Two Rare Seahorses Discovered On Beach

On the shore of a German island, two uncommon short-snouted seahorses were found, giving hope that the population of the small marine fish is recovering nearly a century after having all but disappeared.

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Animals Mexico

27. January 2022

Conservation Wins Again: Jaguar Population Thrives

Over an 8-year period, the jaguar population of Mexico grew by 20%, proof that the national conservation strategies adopted are working - and authorities, communities and businesses alike contributed to this success.

Technology

Technology United Kingdom

21. January 2022

This Method Detects Animal DNA in the Air

Unknowingly and simultaneously, two teams - one from England, the other from Denmark - tested the same non-invasive approach to identify the presence of animals through DNA collected from the sky, giving momentum to the field.

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Animals Australia

19. January 2022

Move Over, Music Giants: Album of Bird Calls Soars in the Charts

An album featuring the squawks and squeaks of 53 local endangered birds reached third place on the Top 50 chart in Australia, ahead of international superstars, thus shedding a light on the precarious situation of many feathered species.

Heroes

Heroes Cameroon

18. January 2022

Endangered Plant Gets a Famous Name

An evergreen tree endemic to the tropical Ebo Forest in Cameroon has been named after Leonardo DiCaprio since the actor and environmental activist petitioned against the logging of the plant’s environment.

Animals

Animals USA

7. January 2022

This State Is Making Sure Its Sea Cows Are Being Fed

Authorities from Florida, United States, are undertaking a drastic yet imperative feeding plan to help maintain the state’s manatee population afloat.

Animals

Animals USA

21. December 2021

A Rare and Pleasant Visit from a Colossal Fish

Off the coast of Laguna Beach in California, United States, one of the biggest ocean sunfish ever swam next to two paddlers, a rare but reassuring visit in this protected stretch of water.

Animals

Animals Australia

3. December 2021

These Dogs Could Help Protect Endangered Marsupials – Here’s How

As part of conservation efforts made over the last three decades, sheepdogs are being trained to help a tiny endangered marsupial, native to the southeastern part of Australia, finally regain the mainland.