Threatened by coal mining, these crayfish have blue legs and blue or blue-green pincers, and they help keep streams cleaner and play an important role in the food web. To honor this species, Roger ...

Sep. 27, 2024 — Research shows a threatening development for two endangered primate species in Bangladesh: Phayre's langurs (Trachypithecus phayrei) and capped langurs (Trachypithecus pileatus).

There are international treaties and domestic laws that aim to halt the decline of species in need. The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) is a ...

The planet's wondrous web of life — which took 4 billion ... our goal is to secure legal protection for all species in danger of extinction. The Center is the nation's leader in conserving endangered ...

Last male northern white rhino dies Can you be sure an endangered animal has gone extinct? The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) produces a "Red List" dividing species of plant ...

Marri Trees a Lifeline for Many Native Bee Species in Biodiversity Hotspot Oct. 23, 2024 — New research has revealed Marri trees are critical to the survival of more than 80 species of native ...

Animals are disappearing at hundreds of times ... No trace of the wild South China tiger, Panthera tigris amoyensis (critically endangered, possibly extinct in the wild), has been seen for more ...

Americans celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act late last year, serving as a reminder of the 1,662 ...

During a release of captive-bred snails in September, researchers discovered wild-born individuals from the Partula tohiveana species—which ... fishermen found the endangered loggerhead sea ...

In actuality, many marine species are decreasing at an alarming rate and are considered endangered. All manner of marine species are affected, including cetaceans (whales, dolphins, and porpoises), ...

More than 1,600 animals and plants are protected, or “listed,” as endangered or threatened in the United States. But there are hundreds more waiting for protection under this crucial law.

See if you can figure out which animal is hidden in each question and find out more about some of the world's most endangered species. What information do we collect from this quiz? Endangered ...