When Lonesome George died in June 2012, it was the end of an entire species. He was the last surviving Pinta giant tortoise (Chelonoidis abingdonii), … Top 50 tortoises and turtles on brink of extinctionRead more
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Illegal ‘white gold,’ South Africa’s abalone, pouring into Hong Kong
Illegally sourced South African abalone (Haliotis midae), a marine snail considered a delicacy in East Asia, continues to flood Hong Kong markets, according to a … Illegal ‘white gold,’ South Africa’s abalone, pouring into Hong KongRead more
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Northern White Rhino on the Brink of Extinction
Sudan, the name of the last male northern white rhino, is suffering from an infection in his back right leg that is not responding to … Northern White Rhino on the Brink of ExtinctionRead more
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99% of These Sea Turtles Are Turning Female
Pacific green sea turtles spend years cruising this northern Australia feeding ground, fattening up on sea grasses before heading to nesting areas to mate and … 99% of These Sea Turtles Are Turning FemaleRead more
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‘New’ giant octopus discovered in the Pacific
The world’s largest octopus — the giant Pacific octopus — is actually represented by more than one species. New research indicates there are at least … ‘New’ giant octopus discovered in the PacificRead more
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Catch-all fisheries are squeezing Asia’s seahorses
A recent study in the journal Fisheries Research by the Canada- and U.K.-based conservation group Project Seahorse estimates that between 127,000 and 269,000 seahorses are … Catch-all fisheries are squeezing Asia’s seahorsesRead more
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Climate Change May Wipe Out a Third of World’s Parasites, with Disastrous Ripple Effects
As the United States continues to deal with unprecedented floods and hurricanes, a new study has revealed climate change is also driving the mass extinction … Climate Change May Wipe Out a Third of World’s Parasites, with Disastrous Ripple EffectsRead more
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New orangutan species discovered in Sumatra
A study indicates what was once assumed to be an isolated population of the Sumatran orangutan is in fact a distinct species. The Batang Toru … New orangutan species discovered in SumatraRead more
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High volumes of ivory continue to be sold online in Japan
Thousands of jewelry, seals, scrolls and other items made of elephant ivory continue to be sold online in Japan each week, concludes a new report … High volumes of ivory continue to be sold online in JapanRead more
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Insecticides damage bee socialization and learning skills in bees
The effects of neonicotinoid insecticides on bees has been widely covered in the news recently, with laboratory-based studies suggesting that the chemicals are harmful, and … Insecticides damage bee socialization and learning skills in beesRead more