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4 days ago

First salmon in nearly 100 years found in Northern California river

Winter-run chinook salmon have returned to Northern California's McCloud River after nearly a century, thanks to successful reintroduction efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Critically endangered angel shark filmed off Welsh coast in first spotting since 2021

A critically endangered angel shark has been filmed in Cardigan Bay, marking a rare sighting since 2021.
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Primate pet ownership fuels a brutal industry. This bill could slow it down

Violeta, an 18-month-old Mexican spider monkey, was poached and smuggled into California. Handlers at the Oakland Zoo are teaching her essential monkey behaviors.
Pets
#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

World's smallest snake rediscovered in Barbados 20 years after last sighting

The rediscovery of the Barbados threadsnake, feared extinct, marks a significant moment for conservation efforts.
Miami
fromMiami Herald
1 week ago

Zoo Miami's adorable pygmy hippo gets health check. Take a look

Zoo Miami's pygmy hippopotamus Aubergine received treatment after showing lethargy and a reduced appetite, but no significant health issues were found.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

With help from AI, this threatened frog is making a comeback

AI helps scientists monitor the threatened California red-legged frog by identifying mating calls from audio recordings, enhancing conservation efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This Jurassic-era relic has survived 150 million years on Earth now it's one big fire from extinction

The critically endangered Kangaroo Island assassin spider is facing extreme threats, including drought and habitat destruction, pushing it closer to extinction.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Woman who sold jaguar cub in Riverside faced 8 years in prison; she got probation and a fine

A dealer was sentenced to six months probation for illegally selling a jaguar cub and was fined $30,000.
fromNature
2 weeks ago

Three weeks in a hide to spot one elusive bear: the life of a wildlife film-maker

Vianet Djenguet highlights the changes in wildlife filmmaking and the collaboration with local researchers to document endangered species.
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

One of the most cherished, popular animals at San Francisco Zoo dies

The beloved panda Tenzing received medical care for neurological episodes but ultimately passed peacefully, helped by a dedicated animal health team in the San Francisco Zoo.
San Francisco
#wildlife-smuggling
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

fromNew York Post
3 months ago
San Francisco Giants

Texas man smuggles rare baby spider monkeys across border - but gets caught trying to sell them on Facebook: officials

#environmental-protection
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

As this tiny frog disappears from Canada, conservationist warn fast-tracking bills put more species at risk | CBC News

fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago
Environment

Ford government's proposed new legislation would be 'catastrophic' for wildlife, environmental groups warn | CBC News

fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Extremely rare, amazing animal caught on camera in Lassen Volcanic National Park

A rare video captured by photographer Randy Robbins showcases an endangered Sierra Nevada red fox in Lassen Volcanic National Park.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Endling by Maria Reva review a Ukrainian caper upended by war

One of the pleasures of this book is the jawdropping coup de theatre that comes halfway through, offering readers a blend of humor and tragedy.
UK news
fromTime Out New York
1 month ago

Massive animal sculptures have taken over Park Avenue-with an even bigger message

"We need to create wonder; this reconnection with the beauty of nature is necessary to make people want to protect it," the artist stated.
NYC music
#pangolins
#galapagos-tortoise
#wildlife
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Sea turtle Dilly Dally released into the ocean with three flippers after undergoing amputation

"No dallying here! Dilly Dally is back home," the Loggerhead Marinelife Center noted, celebrating the release of the loggerhead turtle into the Atlantic after rehabilitation.
US news
#trump-administration
fromNature
1 month ago
Science

Daily briefing: Travel bans, revoked visas and yet more funding cuts - the latest in Trump's attack on science

Trump administration proposes severe budget cuts to the NSF, jeopardizing key scientific research.
Chinese temples protect endangered tree species, proving vital for biodiversity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Environment

Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species

Trump administration plans to redefine protections for endangered species, risking increased extinction rates by allowing habitat modification for development.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

Daily briefing: Travel bans, revoked visas and yet more funding cuts - the latest in Trump's attack on science

Trump administration proposes severe budget cuts to the NSF, jeopardizing key scientific research.
Chinese temples protect endangered tree species, proving vital for biodiversity.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Trump administration moves to narrow protections for endangered species

Trump administration plans to redefine protections for endangered species, risking increased extinction rates by allowing habitat modification for development.
San Jose Sharks
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Endangered sharks being killed at alarming levels in Pacific, Greenpeace claims, after cutting 20km of vessel's longline

Industrial fishing is severely threatening endangered sharks and marine biodiversity in the Pacific.
SF food
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Black market caviar trafficking operations busted along Bay Area river

Illegal caviar traffickers were apprehended along the Sacramento River as wildlife officers intensify enforcement against poaching of sturgeon and salmon.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Weatherwatch: How 60 species are just one cyclone away from extinction

Severe tropical cyclones pose an increasing risk of extinction to island-endemic species, with 60 species potentially one storm away from disappearance.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why This Once-Popular Soup Is Now Banned In The US - Tasting Table

Turtle soup's shift from a culinary delicacy to a legal issue reflects conservation efforts against endangered species.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This elusive possum was thought to be extinct outside Victoria. Now ecologists have made an amazing' discovery

This discovery highlights that you have to be out there looking at the world to find these rare species. The more you look, using modern techniques, the more chance you have to find them.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Little Lady' snow leopard cub revealed to the world for first time

Paul Hollywood expressed his joy, stating, 'Laila has had a special place in my heart for many years and to see her become a mum for the fourth time is truly heartwarming.'
SF LGBT
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Despite DOGE, Calif. moves to protect habitats with $60 million grant funds

California secures $59.5 million in funding to protect critical habitats amidst federal cuts, a success for conservationists.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Huge, blue creature spotted in island cave for first time in decades, shocked scientists reveal

A blue crab sighting marks the first indication of coconut crabs in Car Nicobar in 150 years, highlighting environmental recovery.
#peregrine-falcons
#conservation
fromsfist.com
3 months ago
San Francisco

Dazzling New Butterflies Introduced in Presidio to Replace Dazzling Butterflies That Went Extinct

OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Trump Official Says It's Okay to Destroy Endangered Species Because We Can Just Clone Them

Doug Burgum suggests cleaning the Endangered Species List by removing species instead of adding them, claiming innovation is neglected.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
UK news

Week in wildlife: relief for traumatised lions, a shy deer and a stork doing yoga

International collaboration is crucial to combat the mass extinction crisis and facilitate successful rewilding efforts.
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

Dazzling New Butterflies Introduced in Presidio to Replace Dazzling Butterflies That Went Extinct

Conservationists have reintroduced the Silvery blue butterfly in San Francisco's Presidio as an ecological substitute for the extinct Xerces blue butterfly.
Environment
from3blmedia
3 months ago

Making Waves for Wildlife: Manatee Celebrated in NY Times Square

LG's campaign highlights the West Indian Manatee to raise awareness about conservation and the protection of vulnerable species.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Trump Official Says It's Okay to Destroy Endangered Species Because We Can Just Clone Them

Doug Burgum suggests cleaning the Endangered Species List by removing species instead of adding them, claiming innovation is neglected.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

This tiny Australian bat is the size of a matchbox. But it flies up to 150km a night in search of food

Southern bent-wing bats can fly up to 150km in one night and are critically endangered.
They are tracked by researchers to understand their foraging patterns and habitat use.
fromTruthout
2 months ago

Trump's Order to Expand Logging Threatens to Increase Climate-Fueled Wildfires

Trump's executive order seeks to boost timber production by relaxing environmental regulations and streamlining permitting processes.
fromwww.thereporter.com
2 months ago

Meth, spider monkey, rattlesnakes seized after Bay Area traffic stop, home search

"During a routine traffic stop, deputies discovered a significant amount of methamphetamine and later uncovered an endangered spider monkey and rattlesnakes at the suspect's residence."
Pets
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Trump asks Congress to cut at the heart of the West - High Country News

Proposed budget cuts threaten vital U.S. ecosystems and endangered species, jeopardizing decades of conservation efforts.
fromKqed
2 months ago

A Scientist's Fight to Save Catalina Island's Plant Biodiversity | KQED

Kevin Alison passionately works to protect and propagate endangered plant species on Catalina Island.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Happy Mother's Day to Toronto Zoo's Masai giraffe she's pregnant | CBC News

The Toronto Zoo's giraffe Mstari is expecting a calf, with a birth anticipated in early spring 2026.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

Watch out! The piping plovers are back

Piping plovers are nesting in Massachusetts, leading to protected areas on beaches to support their recovery efforts.
Washington DC
fromwww.twincities.com
2 months ago

15 states sue over Trump's move to fast-track oil and gas projects via his energy emergency' order

A coalition of 15 states is suing the Trump administration over energy expansion measures bypassing environmental laws and threatening endangered species.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

Gecko herpetarium to open in East Williamsburg

The Gecko Gallery showcases 150 rare geckos to promote conservation and education.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

This lynx could become the first UK zoo-born cat to be successfully released into the wild

Basically I'm Tinder for the zoo-born lynx, our nature is very fragmented, due to railways and streets and cities. And this means we created a lot of barriers for the lynx.
UK news
fromDesign You Trust - Design Daily Since 2007
2 months ago

Beautiful Winning Photos from the 2025 Remembering Wildlife Winners

The 2025 Remembering Wildlife competition has unveiled its special 10th-anniversary edition featuring 15 winning photographs from over 4,500 international entries.
Photography
#axolotl
San Francisco Giants
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

House Republicans vote to remove California fish from endangered species list

The House passed a measure to remove longfin smelt from the endangered species list, emphasizing agricultural water delivery over environmental protections.
San Jose Sharks
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Steelhead trout rescued from Palisades fire spawn in their new Santa Barbara County home

Steelhead trout rescued post-fire successfully spawned, marking a triumph for conservation efforts despite ongoing habitat challenges.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Fragile baby spider monkeys 'ripped' from mothers, brought to SoCal. Trafficker sentenced

Trafficking endangered baby spider monkeys exposes serious legal and ethical violations including ecological disruption and public health risks.
#de-extinction
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago
OMG science

The 'return' of an extinct wolf is not the answer to saving endangered species, experts warn

The Trump administration supports 'de-extinction' while reducing protections for endangered species.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago
OMG science

The Dire Wolf Hoopla Hides the Real Story: How to Save Red Wolves

De-extinction efforts highlight the need for thoughtful conservation practices, not just technological solutions like cloning.
Berlin food
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Divers in bunny ears deliver Easter eggs to marine animals in Rio

AquaRio combined Easter festivities with a message about sustainable seafood and the importance of protecting endangered fish species.
The event sought to educate visitors on the impact of fish consumption during Holy Week.
Boston Bruins
fromBoston.com
3 months ago

Right whale entangled off Provincetown one of dozens sighted near Cape

The entanglement of young North Atlantic right whale #5110 is likely lethal despite rescue efforts.
fromFuturism
3 months ago

Behold This Bonkers Photo of a 2,800-Pound Rhino Dangling Upside Down From a Helicopter

First, the rhino is immobilized with a tranquilizer dart. After microchipping the behemoth to track it, a ground team ties straps around each of its four ankles.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Galapagos tortoises at Philadelphia Zoo become first-time parents at nearly 100

"This is a significant milestone in the history of Philadelphia Zoo, and we couldn't be more excited to share this news with our city, region and the world."
Parenting
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Commercial Dungeness crab season closing in Monterey Bay

"Based on the department's own data, in the last three seasons, 33 humpback whales out of a total of 38 were first sighted entangled after the central California crab season closed," Dr. Geoff Shester, Oceana's California campaign director and senior scientist, said in a statement.
East Bay food
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

US ports to use Covid-like tests to identify illegally trafficked seafood species

Researchers develop PCR tests to identify shark species and combat seafood fraud.
Sandbar sharks are endangered, highlighting the need for regulatory measures in the international shark trade.
Parenting
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Go Inside a Mexican Wolf Recovery Project Whose Future Is Now Uncertain

The recovery initiative for the Mexican wolf demonstrates significant ecological impact and success but faces challenges from funding cuts.
fromeuronews
3 months ago

Video. Baby pygmy hippo makes her first appearance at Virginia Zoo

Poppy, a baby pygmy hippo, made her first outdoor appearance at the Metro Richmond Zoo, marking a significant moment for conservation efforts.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Spain's first Malayan tapir is born in captivity

After years of dedicated efforts, the first Malayan tapir has been born in Spain, making it an extraordinary achievement for conservation and biodiversity.
Parenting
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

The secret to finding one of the most endangered bumblebees in the US? Dogs

The rusty patched bumblebee is critically endangered, with its population declining by nearly 90%, highlighting the need for focused conservation efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A tower topped with a pangolin! The Oxford university building inspired by Tolkien and the pandemic

The Gradel Quadrangles is a project designed during the pandemic, featuring an array of carved animals symbolizing species at risk and reflecting concerns over climate change.
Renovation
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

A tree zoo': endangered conifers a living legacy of Kent pinetum's centenary

"The pinetum was founded by the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew and the Forestry Commission in 1925 after Kew's curator complained that his rare conifers were choking..."
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Export of endangered eels to Russia ends after UK government ban

"The European eel (Anguilla anguilla) is a protected, red-listed species, with the number of elvers migrating into European rivers having declined by 95% since the 1980s."
UK news
SF politics
fromDefector
4 months ago

An Interview With A Fired USFWS Fish Biologist | Defector

Chinook salmon are ecologically vital and face threats from habitat loss, prompting hatchery efforts to restore populations.
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