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Beyond de-extinction and dire wolves, gene editing can help today’s endangered species

Have you been hearing about the dire wolf lately? Maybe you saw a massive white wolf on the cover of Time magazine or a photo of “Game of Thrones” author George R.R. Martin holding a puppy named after a character from his books.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2025

Cutting off rhinos' horns is a contentious last resort to stop poaching. A new study found it works

A study published in the academic journal Science has found that cutting off the horns of rhinos in Africa leads to a reduction in poaching of the endangered species

The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025

Watch: Rare snow leopard cub born in Kent following groundbreaking ultrasound

A rare snow leopard cub has been born at The Big Cat Sanctuary in Kent, marking what conservationists are calling an “amazing achievement” in the effort to save this endangered species.

The Independent UK · May 29, 2025

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Half the remaining habitat of Australia’s most at-risk species is outside protected areas

More and more Australian species are being listed as critically endangered – the final stage before extinction in the wild. Hundreds of species of plants and animals are now at this point.

The Conversation · May 23, 2025

Prince William shares how he has been ‘inspired’ by David Attenborough for new series

Prince William has praised Sir David Attenborough as the inspiration behind his new wildlife documentary series, “Guardians”, which highlights the crucial work of rangers protecting endangered species and vital ecosystems.

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

A rare olive-colored fish in Nevada nears a key step toward endangered species listing

U.S. wildlife officials want to add a rare Nevada fish to the list of endangered species

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

"De-extincting" species is a distraction

"De-extinction" takes center stage as environmentalists express dismay over erosion of the Endangered Species Act

Salon · May 15, 2025

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How redefining just one word could strip the Endangered Species Act’s ability to protect vital habitat

It wouldn’t make much sense to prohibit people from shooting a threatened woodpecker while allowing its forest to be cut down, or to bar killing endangered salmon while allowing a dam to dry out their habitat.

The Conversation · May 13, 2025

Democratic senators press Trump administration on how it will protect endangered species

Three Democratic U.S. senators are asking the Trump administration to explain how it analyzed a proposed rule to eliminate habitat protections for endangered and threatened species — and whether industry had a hand in drafting it

The Independent UK · May 5, 2025

Climate change is officially the leading threat to imperiled species in the United States

For the first time, scientists have identified climate change as the top driver of human-caused biodiversity loss among species protected under the Endangered Species Act.

Space · Apr 24, 2025

UK national parks warn of ‘catastrophic’ risk from wildfires this Easter

Weeks of fires amid warm and dry spell have decimated ecosystems and threatened endangered species, say experts

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025

Trump Admin Proposes Redefining 'Harm' To Endangered Animals

The Trump administration aims to remove degradation of habitat from its definition of "harm" to endangered species, proposing Wednesday a rule change that would open the door to human activity in ecologically sensitive environments.

International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025

Trump plan leaves protected species a risk, environmentalists warn

At issue is a longstanding definition of ‘harm’

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

Trump administration is working to end habitat protections for endangered animals, environmental groups say

Environmentalists claim a proposed White House rule is an ‘invitation to drive America’s most imperiled wildlife closer to extinction’

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 11, 2025

Tell us about the people in your community working to protect our endangered species

While the election is ignoring the issue of Australia’s extinction crisis, volunteers and community groups all around the country are doing their best to save our endangered species. We want to hear about them

The Conversation · Apr 9, 2025

Wild meat is eaten by millions, but puts billions at risk – how to manage the trade

One of the most pressing issues of our time is the wild meat trade. Why? Because it’s consumed by millions and puts billions at risk from emerging diseases. It provides food and income for some of the poorest and most remote communities in Africa and Asia, yet over-exploitation makes ecosystems…

Motor1 · Apr 7, 2025

Hyundai Gets It: Buttons Are Safer than Screens

It’s kind of absurd, right? We’re told to keep our phones down while driving, understandably so, but then automakers turn around and slap iPad-sized screens in the middle of the dashboard. With the risk of sounding like an old man yelling at cloud, physical buttons are becoming an endangered species. Props…

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025

Rare Wright’s gardenia reappears in record numbers in Seychelles

Conservationists find critically endangered species thriving on Indian Ocean island of Aride

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Evening Standard · Mar 18, 2025

Public asked to record wild mammals in urban green areas for conservation survey

The charity People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) is asking nature lovers to help them track changes in populations.

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2025

Animal poo could hold key to saving endangered species, research suggests

The ‘poo zoo’ might be the key to preserving genetic diversity

Reason · Mar 15, 2025

When the Government Puts Wolves in Your Backyard

Endangered red wolves became a symbol of federal overreach—and a target for local ire—in eastern North Carolina.

Euronews · Mar 14, 2025

‘A bad joke’: Greece gives green light to oil drilling while expanding marine protected areas

Environmental lawyers say that the new concessions threaten endangered species in the biodiversity-rich Hellenic Trench.

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2025

Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trump’s national energy emergency − here’s why

In response to President Donald Trump’s declaration of a “national energy emergency,” the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently listed hundreds of energy and infrastructure projects that would be eligible for fast-track permitting.

The Independent UK · Mar 13, 2025

Study says endangered Asian elephant population in Cambodia is more robust than previously thought

A genetic study of Asian elephants in northern Cambodia reveals a larger and more robust population than previously thought, raising hopes the endangered species could slowly recover

The Guardian - US · Mar 11, 2025

Trump orders likely to drive species’ extinction, wildlife advocates warn

In addition to layoffs and hiring freezes, a ‘God squad’ can effectively veto ESA protections for endangered species

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