Tag: endangered species
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.
IUCN reports 44,000 species threatened with extinction on Earth
These species threatened with extinction were added to the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species and makes up 28 percent of the 157,190 species listed.
Wildlife Services releases new standards to protect gray wolves from government...
To protect the endangered Mexican gray wolves from government killings, the new set of standards will require more evidence that the livestock animal was alive during the wolf encounter along with additional indicators of wolf involvement.
Western monarch butterfly population reaches its highest number since 2000
“It is difficult to watch monarch butterflies and their extraordinary migration teeter on the edge of collapse, but there are signs of hope.”
Study confirms extinction risk of reptiles could have ‘devastating’ effect on...
A study conducted by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species warned that the extinction...
US Fish and Wildlife schedule dates to decide endangered species protections...
"We’re in an extinction crisis, and scientists are warning of the impending loss of more than a million species. We need a Fish and Wildlife Service that does its job and acts with urgency.”
Endangered red wolf pups born in wild for first time in...
“This new litter is the first wild-born litter of red wolves since 2018."
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