Tag: conservation
Hope for Siamese Crocodile as 60 Hatchlings Enter the Wild in Cambodia
The largest population of the endangered Siamese crocodiles this century hatched in Cambodia, a big moment for the conservation of a wild species once on[more...]
U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola’s Shifting Stance on Oil Drilling in Alaska Draws Criticism
The shifting stance of U.S. Rep. Mary Peltola of Alaska on oil drilling has sparked criticism and debate among opponents and interest groups. Peltola, a[more...]
Unveiling the Evolutionary Secrets of Flowering Plants: A Genetic Discovery
Botanists have uncovered the intricate evolutionary relationships among flowering plants using a vast amount of genomic data from more than 9500 species. This genetic discovery,[more...]
U.S. Tightens African Elephant Import Rules, Stops Short of Banning Trade
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently announced new restrictions on the import of African elephant hunting trophies and live elephants. However, the agency[more...]
Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Calf Likely to Die After Propeller Strike: Officials Sound Alarm as Population Nears Extinction
--- A whale calf, identified as an endangered North Atlantic right whale, is facing a tragic prognosis after suffering severe propeller wounds on the head,[more...]
Struggling to Save the American Chestnut: A Battle Against Extinction
The American chestnut, an iconic tree that once dominated the forests of the Eastern United States, is facing a desperate battle for survival. Once hailed[more...]
The Decline of Wild Turkeys: A Conservation Concern
The population of wild turkeys has long been a source of pride and fascination for conservationists and hunters alike. With their resurgence in the 20th[more...]
SeaWorld San Diego Welcomes First Emperor Penguin Chick in 13 Years: A Triumph for Conservation
In a remarkable moment for wildlife conservation, SeaWorld San Diego recently celebrated the birth of an emperor penguin chick, a momentous occasion that marks the[more...]
The Extinction Wake-Up Call: 21 Species Delisted from Endangered List
On October 16, 2023, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made a somber announcement – nearly two dozen species were being taken off the endangered[more...]
Project Cheetah: A Year of Triumphs and Challenges in India’s Cheetah Reintroduction
Exactly one year ago, on September 17, 2022, India embarked on an audacious journey to reintroduce cheetahs into its wildlife landscape through the Cheetah Project.[more...]
