The Latest Breaking News from Endangered Species

Herbs dominate flowering plants in new Assam national park

A team of botanists and wildlife experts has also identified 33 endangered species in the 422 sq. km Raimona

The Hindu · Jun 26, 2022

Rare Breed: Zoo Welcomes Four Antelope So Rare Less Than 100 Still Alive In Wild

These images show how a zoo in Spain has welcomed four members of a critically endangered species of African antelope that has less than 100 members left in the wild.

Zenger · Jun 24, 2022

California delays Joshua Tree protections as experts say time is running out

Scientists predict that the spiny trees are unlikely to survive through the end of the century due to climate crisis

The Guardian - US · Jun 16, 2022

Tasmanian devil joeys mark success for breeding program on mainland Australia

The birth of nine new Tasmanian devil joeys in regional New South Wales has spread excitement among conservation groups, who have been working to build the endangered species population on mainland Australia.

ABC News · Jun 11, 2022

Rare wetland plant found in Arizona now listed as endangered

A rare plant that depends on wetlands for survival is now on the federal endangered species list

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2022

The wolf fight in Wisconsin

The state’s wolf population is determined by political volleying, with each side of the debate seeking easy answers

Salon · Jun 7, 2022

Rare Albino Galapagos Giant Tortoise Faces the World

A rare albino Galapagos giant tortoise made its public debut at a Swiss zoo on Friday. Two of the tortoises were born last month at the Tropiquarium in the western town of Servion as part of a program to preserve the endangered species. One is black like its parents and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 3, 2022

California Court Rules That Bees Are Fish

Insects aren't a category protected by the California Endangered Species Act. So state officials classified four bumblebee species as fish to get them listed.

Reason · Jun 1, 2022

This elusive Idaho animal could soon be protected under the Endangered Species Act

A rarely spotted Idaho animal could see protections under the Endangered Species Act after a Montana court ordered the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to reevaluate the species’ status.

Tribune News Service · Jun 1, 2022

California Court Rules Bees Qualify as "Fish" Under the State's Endangered Species Act

The ruling is not as ridiculous as it sounds. But it's still a fishy decision!

Reason · Jun 1, 2022