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.

Sarah Elizabeth Dalrymple, Senior Lecturer in Conservation Ecology, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Feb. 23, 2023 ~8 min

Peril ahead for red kite chicks born during times of drought

New research traces the effect of drought on red kite chicks born during particularly dry years.

Esther Kettel, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 27, 2022 ~6 min


Red kite chicks born during droughts are scarred for life – study exposes hidden threat of climate change to wildlife conservation

New research traces the effect of drought on red kite chicks born during particularly dry years.

Esther Kettel, Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 27, 2022 ~6 min

Monarch butterflies join the Red List of endangered species, thanks to habitat loss, climate change and pesticides

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.

Kristen A. Baum, Professor of Integrative Biology and Associate Dean for Research, Oklahoma State University • conversation
July 26, 2022 ~9 min

Deep-sea mining may wipe out species we have only just discovered

Among the dozens of endangered species, is a spiky snail named after The Clash lead singer, Joe Strummer.

Elin Angharad Thomas, PhD Researcher, Deep-Sea Biology, Queen's University Belfast • conversation
Dec. 10, 2021 ~7 min

Five things we learned about the state of the planet at the world's biggest meeting of biodiversity experts

Which species are becoming endangered and which are recovering, according to the IUCN World Conservation Congress?

Louise Gentle, Senior Lecturer in Wildlife Conservation, Nottingham Trent University • conversation
Sept. 16, 2021 ~7 min

Biodiversity: we can map the biggest threats to endangered species in your local area

To get a grip on the biodiversity crisis, we'll need to understand how wildlife is threatened in our own backyard.

Philip McGowan, Professor of Conservation Science and Policy, Newcastle University • conversation
April 8, 2021 ~7 min

Africa's 2 elephant species are both endangered, due to poaching and habitat loss

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.

George Wittemyer, Associate professor of Fish, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, Colorado State University • conversation
March 26, 2021 ~7 min


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