Saturday, May 10, 2025

Tag: endangered species

North American bird populations are collapsing in places they once thrived:...

The analysis of almost 500 species of North American birds indicates that three out of four species are suffering declines across their ranges, with two in three shrinking significantly.

Endangered sea turtle populations on the rise worldwide, new study finds

Of the 48 populations studied, the sea turtle population in the Atlantic Ocean are recovering better than those in the Pacific Ocean, while leatherback turtles are showing the slowest recovery.

US Fish and Wildlife extend protection to monarch butterflies under threatened...

The monarch butterfly population is shrinking because of climate change, environmentalists said, so the federal protection will not only create a comprehensive recovery plan, but also provide ongoing funding to restore their habitat.

Texas zoo makes history with repeated breeding success of critically endangered...

The Forth Worth Zoo is the only institution in North America to have breeding success of this critically endangered species.

Cambodia discovers 60 eggs in nest of Siamese crocodile, world’s most...

The nearly-extinct Siamese crocodile's egg discovery is said to be part of international conservation efforts aimed at saving this critically endangered species.

Hummingbird migration set to begin as the pollinator continues to experience...

More than 191 hummingbird species from across the Americas are experiencing declining population trends.

Wild population of Mexican wolves sees another year of growth

The population census from 2023 showed there were 257 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New Mexico up from 242 wolves counted in 2022.

Fish and Wildlife Service publish final rule on African elephant imports

The amendment to the 4(d) rule for African elephants is said to protect and conserve African elephants both in the wild and in captivity.

Endangered Australian woylies make a comeback

Western Shield was initiated by the Department of Biodiversity and the Conservation and Attractions of Western Australia has recorded the greatest-ever frequency of woylie sightings this year.

Republicans spearhead Congress’s assault on endangered species with 2024 bill riders

Endangered wildlife faces a new threat as Congress's 2024 bill riders, largely driven by Republicans, push species closer to extinction.

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One in ten Americans lives in a sinking city, new study finds

Groundbreaking research from Columbia University reveals that land beneath America’s largest cities is sinking—mostly due to groundwater extraction—posing a hidden but growing threat to infrastructure, flood safety, and climate resilience.

Texas voters reject far right school boards in sweeping backlash to book bans

Dozens of candidates who backed book censorship policies lost their seats in school board elections across Texas, signaling public fatigue with partisan attacks on students, educators, and libraries.

GOP advances sweeping plan to fast-track drilling, mining, and logging on public lands

A new Republican bill would open millions of acres of protected land to fossil fuel and timber companies while gutting environmental review processes, in a bid to help fund massive tax cuts.

Millions would lose Medicaid under GOP cuts, says new CBO report

A nonpartisan analysis shows Republican efforts to slash Medicaid by $880 billion would strip healthcare from millions of low-income Americans in order to fund tax cuts for the wealthy.