Fewer than 366 North Atlantic right whales are left on Earth
The North Atlantic right whale is in serious trouble, researchers report. Fewer than 366 of the endangered whales are left on the entire planet .
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~5 min
Polar bears have captivated artists' imaginations for centuries, but what they've symbolized has changed over time
Do you see a fearsome predator? A fragile icon of impending extinction? What these arctic giants have stood for in art has continually evolved.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~10 min
Artificial insemination in captive lions is bad news for conservation
Presenting accounts of technological success in captive lion breeding against the backdrop of rapidly diminishing wildlife loss lets humans off the hook too easily.
Feb. 26, 2021 • ~6 min
Tigers may need a ‘genetic rescue’
A "genetic rescue" involving the mating of different subspecies may offer the best way to save increasingly fragmented tiger populations.
Feb. 22, 2021 • ~7 min
How hybrids could help save endangered species
By only focusing on preserving the genetic purity of a species, conservationists risk the extinction of isolated populations.
Feb. 19, 2021 • ~8 min
Edinburgh aims to become sanctuary for swifts as numbers decline
A project in Edinburgh is aiming to boost numbers after a drastic decline in the bird's population.
Feb. 13, 2021 • ~2 min
'Hedge trimmer' fish facing global extinction
These extraordinary fish, which are a type of ray, are vanishing in many countries due to overfishing.
Feb. 12, 2021 • ~3 min
Whale threats from fishing gear 'underestimated'
Blue whales may be at a bigger risk than previously thought of getting entangled in fishing nets.
Feb. 9, 2021 • ~3 min
'Smallest reptile on earth' discovered in Madagascar
The male Brookesia nana, or nano-chameleon, was discovered on Madagascar and is the size of a seed.
Feb. 5, 2021 • ~2 min
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