The animals and plants that only exist in captivity – and why time is running out to restore them to the wild
Surviving solely in zoos and botanic gardens are 33 animal and 39 plant species.
Feb. 23, 2023 • ~8 min
Surviving solely in zoos and botanic gardens are 33 animal and 39 plant species.
New research traces the effect of drought on red kite chicks born during particularly dry years.
The iconic monarch butterfly has been added to the Red List of endangered species, but hasn’t received protection in the US yet. That’s not necessarily a bad thing.
Which species are becoming endangered and which are recovering, according to the IUCN World Conservation Congress?
To get a grip on the biodiversity crisis, we'll need to understand how wildlife is threatened in our own backyard.
A new review of the status of African elephants finds scientific grounds for dividing them into two species, and reports that both have suffered drastic population declines since 1990.
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