Decades of hard work on the part of national and international conservation partners have reaped rich rewards for the saiga, one of the world’s most charismatic and, until recently, most endangered antelopes. The IUCN Red List status of this timeless talisman of the Central Asian steppes has been changed from Critically Endangered to Near Threatened. […]
Scores of Endangered Butterflies Slated to Be Released Along California Coast Using $1.5 Million Private Grant
In California, a joint effort will oversee a multi-stage, four-year plan to help Behren’s silverspot butterfly return in numbers to the coastline of Northern California. Vitalized by a $1.5 million grant from the State of CA Wildlife Conservation Board, the Mendocino Land Trust (MLT) is planning to plant 35,000 early blue violets, the only plant […]
Nearly 700 Swans Mysteriously Found Dead at Nature Reserve Near Site of Soviet-Era Nuclear Plant
Animal specialists in Kazakhstan are investigating the mysterious deaths of more than 600 swans whose corpses have been discovered in recent weeks at a nature preserve, near the site of a Soviet-era nuclear plant. The south Asian country’s Lake Karakol is home to a wide array of threatened wildlife – with the nation’s president describing […]
Petition: Urge Montana to Reintroduce Wolves to Their Natural Habitat
Wolves are extremely important for a healthy, well-balanced ecosystem and for ensuring proper biodiversity. But even though wolves used to freely roam most of North America, they’ve been hunted and demonized into near-extinction. Now, some dedicated wildlife officials are working hard to fix this problem. After three years of meticulous planning and research, the Colorado […]
Concerns Raised After Chinese Researchers Clone Rhesus Monkey for Medical Research
Chinese researchers have successfully cloned the first rhesus monkey for medical research. The research, detailed in the journal Nature Communications, reveals that the cloned rhesus monkey, named “ReTro” after the scientific method employed, has remained healthy for over two years, indicating the success of the cloning process. Previous attempts to clone rhesus monkeys faced challenges, […]
Game and Fish reports spread of chronic wasting disease to new hunt area
Chronic wasting disease has spread into new territory – Elk Hunt Area 28 near Lander, according to Wyoming Game and Fish. The discovery comes on the heels of a new report meant to help wildlife managers decide how to go forward with two winter feed grounds, which are widely viewed as potential CWD super spreader […]
From Opening Jars to Solving Complex Tasks: 5 Videos Showing the Surprising Problem-Solving Abilities of Octopuses
Ever wonder how smart octopuses are? These eight-armed sea creatures are smarter than you think. From opening jars with ease to tackling tricky tasks, they continue to blow our minds. Check out the videos below to see just how smart these marine geniuses are! 1. Opening Jars Source: BBC Earth/Youtube This genius octopus is showing […]