Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered speciesTrump administration plans to redefine protections for endangered species, risking increased extinction rates by allowing habitat modification for development.
How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.Climate change poses a significant extinction risk to various species, especially as habitats shift due to rising temperatures.
Botanists identify 33 global dark spots' with thousands of unknown plantsScientists have identified 33 global 'dark spots' where thousands of undiscovered plant species are likely located and at risk of extinction.
Britain's obsession with rewilding could drive extinctions, study saysUK wildlife habitat restoration risks driving extinctions abroad, harming global biodiversity.Ringfencing conservation areas may shift environmental harm to more vulnerable regions.
How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.Climate change poses a significant extinction risk to various species, especially as habitats shift due to rising temperatures.
Botanists identify 33 global dark spots' with thousands of unknown plantsScientists have identified 33 global 'dark spots' where thousands of undiscovered plant species are likely located and at risk of extinction.
Britain's obsession with rewilding could drive extinctions, study saysUK wildlife habitat restoration risks driving extinctions abroad, harming global biodiversity.Ringfencing conservation areas may shift environmental harm to more vulnerable regions.
Missing a Global Climate Target Could Spell Disaster for These Polar BearsPolar bears in the Southern Hudson Bay face extinction by the 2030s due to thinning sea ice affecting their hunting abilities.
The creatures that scientists are at a 'high risk' of extinctionA significant number of freshwater species, around 24%, face extinction risks due to pollution, habitat loss, and invasive species.
Missing a Global Climate Target Could Spell Disaster for These Polar BearsPolar bears in the Southern Hudson Bay face extinction by the 2030s due to thinning sea ice affecting their hunting abilities.
The creatures that scientists are at a 'high risk' of extinctionA significant number of freshwater species, around 24%, face extinction risks due to pollution, habitat loss, and invasive species.
Park Fire jeopardizing 1 of California's most iconic fish: 'This species could blink out'California's fifth largest wildfire threatens imperiled salmon in last stronghold.
Why Animals Living on Islands Are at Greater Risk of ExtinctionWarm-blooded island species evolve slower metabolic rate for survival edge but face extinction risk when stressed.Many island species have slower metabolic rates, making them vulnerable to extinction when faced with habitat changes or invasive species.The concept of island syndrome involves physiological, ecological, and behavioral differences in island species compared to mainland counterparts.
Can you help find Earth's 'lost' birds?Experts hope a database of lost birds will trigger public sightings.