Sustainability
Poachers Steal 7 Million South African Abalones a Year
Abalone poaching has soared to near-record levels and is now worth $440 million a year
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
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Heavy: Caspian Turtles Are Polluted by Toxic Lead, Mercury and Cadmium
The heavy metals could cause low sperm counts, infertile eggs and other health problems
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Sleeping Sickness Parasite Susceptible to Extinction Because It Hasn't Had Sex in 10,000 Years
Evolution is a good thing, even for parasites.
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Think Manatees are Recovered? Look Farther South
Manatees in Belize face increasing threats from development—and potentially from the U.S.
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The Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle Just Got 25 Percent Closer to Extinction
With the death of Vietnam’s beloved Cu Rua, only three of these turtles remain on the planet
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2015: Deadliest Year Ever for Rhinos
Poaching dropped slightly in South Africa but rose in other countries
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Invasive Goldenrod is Killing Europe's Ants and Butterflies
The North American plant may look pretty, but it’s also pretty deadly in places where it doesn’t belong
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The Surprising (and Mostly Legal) Trade in "Mermaid Ivory"
It’s not what you think it is. It’s also not always what sellers or buyers might think
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From Dune to Done? Drought Caused Sudden Decline in Rare Lizard's Genetic Diversity
The Coachella Valley fringe-toed lizard is rapidly losing genetic diversity due to drought and habitat fragmentation, according to a new study
Sustainability
Are Florida Manatees A Conservation Success Story or Are They Still in Danger?
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service this week proposed changing manatees’ status from endangered to threatened, but many dangers still remain
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