Ancient deity, pet and endangered species. Why is axolotl Mexico’s most beloved amphibian?
According to Montero, the myth implies that, after a god’s passing, its essence gets imprisoned in a mundane creature, ...
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Wildlife officials take historic step to release critically endangered creatures into the wild: 'A significant milestone'
"It represents the culmination of over a decade of dedicated effort." Wildlife officials take historic step to release ...
Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
A critically endangered species of shark could be forced to adapt to new habitats—or face extinction—as a result of changes ...
Scientists Discover “Genetic Weak Point” of Critically Endangered Apennine Brown Bears
Only about 50 Apennine brown bears remain in the wild, and new research sheds light on a key challenge to their survival. The ...
Nonprofits sue agency over delayed Endangered Species Act protections for Chinook salmon
In a lawsuit filed Tuesday, four nonprofits allege the National Marine Fisheries Service failed to meet deadlines on ...
How a wildlife crossing program aims to save endangered red wolves and people
For decades, conservationists have pushed for changes to U.S. 64, a busy two-lane highway to the popular Outer Banks that ...
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Biodiversity and birds with backpacks; what you need to know about the state's endangered species
"Most of the species are plants," said Jesse Leddick, assistant director of Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program in ...
Protected habitats aren't enough to save endangered species: Models show species are impacted by far-off threats
In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their ...
22 plants and animals added to Massachusetts endangered species list
MassWildlife officials updated the list “following an extensive review of population data and threats,” officials said.
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Protected habitats aren't enough to save endangered species, study finds
In tropical forests, endangered species inside protected habitats are still in danger from threats from beyond their sanctuaries, according to a new study.