The Rabbs' Tree Frog Just Went Extinct
The last known member of his species has died at Atlanta Botanical Garden
Extinction Countdown
News and research about endangered species from around the world
The Killer Shrimp Bullies Species into Extinction
New research shows this invasive crustacean isn’t quite as deadly as its name suggests—but it’s still causing localized extinctions
The World's Worst Invasive Predators are Cats, Rats, Pigs and...Hedgehogs?
Hundreds of extinctions have been caused by just 30 invasive predator species
Thousands of African Grey Parrots Stolen from the Wild Every Month
The illegal pet trade threatens these beloved birds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries
Climate-Threatened American Pika Denied Protection--Again
The move comes just weeks after a new government study found that the cold-adapted rodents have disappeared from much of their range
Apes, Pandas, Whales and Bears (an Extinction Roundup)
We have good news and bad news about some of the world’s most well-known endangered species
Giraffe Genetics Reveal 4 Separate (and Threatened) Species
The discovery drives home the need to protect Africa’s “forgotten megafauna”
Nautilus Finally Moves toward Endangered Species Protection
The living embodiment of the Fibonacci spiral faces devastating overharvesting for its valuable shells
How Social Networks Could Save Hawaiian Monk Seals
The most social Hawaiian monk seals are receiving vaccinations against a disease that could devastate this critically endangered species
How Invasive Species (Slowly) Push Plants toward Extinction
A new paper suggests we need to rethink our models about endangered plant species
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The Rabbs' Tree Frog Just Went Extinct
The last known member of his species has died at Atlanta Botanical Garden
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The Killer Shrimp Bullies Species into Extinction
New research shows this invasive crustacean isn’t quite as deadly as its name suggests—but it’s still causing localized extinctions
Read
The World's Worst Invasive Predators are Cats, Rats, Pigs and...Hedgehogs?
Hundreds of extinctions have been caused by just 30 invasive predator species
Read
Thousands of African Grey Parrots Stolen from the Wild Every Month
The illegal pet trade threatens these beloved birds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries
Read
Climate-Threatened American Pika Denied Protection--Again
The move comes just weeks after a new government study found that the cold-adapted rodents have disappeared from much of their range
Read
Apes, Pandas, Whales and Bears (an Extinction Roundup)
We have good news and bad news about some of the world’s most well-known endangered species
Read
Giraffe Genetics Reveal 4 Separate (and Threatened) Species
The discovery drives home the need to protect Africa’s “forgotten megafauna”
Read
Nautilus Finally Moves toward Endangered Species Protection
The living embodiment of the Fibonacci spiral faces devastating overharvesting for its valuable shells
Read
How Social Networks Could Save Hawaiian Monk Seals
The most social Hawaiian monk seals are receiving vaccinations against a disease that could devastate this critically endangered species
Read
How Invasive Species (Slowly) Push Plants toward Extinction
A new paper suggests we need to rethink our models about endangered plant species
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Extinction Countdown
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ReadThe Rabbs' Tree Frog Just Went Extinct
The last known member of his species has died at Atlanta Botanical Garden
ReadThe Killer Shrimp Bullies Species into Extinction
New research shows this invasive crustacean isn’t quite as deadly as its name suggests—but it’s still causing localized extinctions
ReadThe World's Worst Invasive Predators are Cats, Rats, Pigs and...Hedgehogs?
Hundreds of extinctions have been caused by just 30 invasive predator species
ReadThousands of African Grey Parrots Stolen from the Wild Every Month
The illegal pet trade threatens these beloved birds in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and other countries
ReadClimate-Threatened American Pika Denied Protection--Again
The move comes just weeks after a new government study found that the cold-adapted rodents have disappeared from much of their range
ReadApes, Pandas, Whales and Bears (an Extinction Roundup)
We have good news and bad news about some of the world’s most well-known endangered species
ReadGiraffe Genetics Reveal 4 Separate (and Threatened) Species
The discovery drives home the need to protect Africa’s “forgotten megafauna”
ReadNautilus Finally Moves toward Endangered Species Protection
The living embodiment of the Fibonacci spiral faces devastating overharvesting for its valuable shells
ReadHow Social Networks Could Save Hawaiian Monk Seals
The most social Hawaiian monk seals are receiving vaccinations against a disease that could devastate this critically endangered species
ReadHow Invasive Species (Slowly) Push Plants toward Extinction
A new paper suggests we need to rethink our models about endangered plant species
Read
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