New Tree Species Discovered—and Declared Extinct
Researchers have identified a new tree species in Cameroon, but it only grew in a landscape that has now been destroyed by agriculture
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
When This Rat Went Extinct, So Did a Flea
The extinction of the Christmas Island flea—and the current risk to other parasites—shows a major gap in conservation efforts
Lemurs in Crisis: 105 Species Now Threatened with Extinction
At least 95 percent of Madagascar’s beloved primates are now at risk, conservationists warn
Lion-Hunting by Trump Donors Is Awful, but the Trade in Lion Bones Is Worse
Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild
Is the Great Indian Bustard About to Go Extinct?
Only one male has turned up at the birds’ breeding grounds this year—and he’s too young to breed
Climate Change Is Killing These Ancient Trees , but That's Just Part of the Story
New research shows 2,000-year-old baobab trees are suddenly dying. New trees won’t have a chance, either
Bat-Killing Fungus Spreads to 2 New Species and 2 New States
The fungus that causes white-nose syndrome continues its deadly spread west, but a meeting of bat researchers reveals cause for hope
Saving California Condors with a Chisel and Hand Puppets
Conservationists have helped to save North America’s largest bird from extinction, but it’s still important to give every chick a chance to fly free...
8 Years until Red Wolf Extinction?
As the wild population falls to just 40 animals, captive breeding may be their last chance for survival
Extinct in Algeria: Rare Plant Declared Lost
Exhaustive searchers have failed to turn up the lost Algerian species Adenocarpus faurei. Could other plants in the region also be extinct?
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