Conservation
How to Protect Both Wolves and Livestock
New research reveals clear guidance for reducing human-wildlife conflict and restoring wolf populations
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
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Pesticides Are Killing Off the Andean Condor
Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds—and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk...
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32 Orchid Species Feared Extinct in Bangladesh
And they’re not the only ones in trouble—orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction
Conservation
What A Special Black-Footed Ferret Can Teach Us about Conservation Success
When a species is critically endangered, every individual matters
Conservation
Tigers Extinct in Laos
The snaring crisis in Southeast Asia appears to have claimed the lives of the country’s last wild tigers
Conservation
How Do You Save an Endangered Tree from Extinction When You Can’t Save Its Seeds?
“Recalcitrant” seeds hold the secret to saving a critically endangered Indian tree—thanks to a bit of human help
Conservation
Enough with the Fake Rhino Horns
Scientists have once again developed a method to fabricate horns in the lab, supposedly to disrupt poachers and wildlife traffickers. Here’s why that won’t work
Conservation
Saving the Vaquita: New Promises and New Threats
In response to pressures from the international community, Mexico has agreed to take more steps to prevent the porpoises’ extinction—but with fewer than 20 remaining, will that be enough?...
Conservation
“A Complete Enigma”—New Zealand Lizard Declared Extinct 130 Years after Only Sighting
But here’s the good news: new research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist—for now
Climate Change
Another Reason to Protect Elephants: Frogs Love Their Feet
Well, more specifically their footprints. New research finds that elephants create foot-shaped habitats for breeding frogs as they travel through the forest in Myanmar
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