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Species Spotlight: The El Rincon Stream Frog Is in Hot Water

Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.

April 21, 2021

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Federico Kacoliris

Invasive predators have cornered these endangered Patagonian frogs in the last remnant of their habitat.

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Species Spotlight: The Asian Small-Clawed Otter — A Victim of the Pet Trade

This vulnerable, fish-eating small carnivore still lives in stream-fed forests of northeastern Bangladesh and other countries. But it faces increasing threats.

April 7, 2021

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Muntasir Akash

This vulnerable, fish-eating small carnivore still lives in stream-fed forests of northeastern Bangladesh and other countries. But it faces increasing threats.

Wildlife

Decolonizing Species Names

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.

February 3, 2021

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John R. Platt

New research points out the frequent inequity of species’ scientific names, a longstanding problem that creates barriers to conservation.

Extinction Countdown

What We’ve Lost: The Species Declared Extinct in 2020

Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.

January 6, 2021

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John R. Platt

Dozens of frogs, fish, orchids and other species — many unseen for decades — may no longer exist due to humanity’s destructive effects on the planet.

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Shark Quest: Are the World’s Most Endangered Rays Living in New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea?

Solving this biodiversity mystery could reveal one of the most important sites to conserve these “rhinos of the sea.”

August 14, 2020

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Jonathan Booth

Solving this biodiversity mystery could reveal one of the most important sites to conserve these “rhinos of the sea.”

Extinction Countdown

A Virus Wiped Out 90% of This Turtle Species. Can It Recover?

Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.

July 16, 2020

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John R. Platt

Australia’s Bellinger River snapping turtle nearly went extinct in just months — before anyone knew it was in trouble. Conservationists are working to make sure it doesn’t disappear forever.

Extinction Countdown

Australian Plant Species Face ‘Imminent Extinction’ From Invasive Pathogen

The once-common native guava species has nearly vanished — killed off by an invasive fungus that arrived just 10 years ago. Other plant species may soon follow.

June 3, 2020

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John R. Platt

The once-common native guava species has nearly vanished — killed off by an invasive fungus that arrived just 10 years ago. Other plant species may soon follow.

Wildlife

The Call of the Wild: Using Sound to Help Imperiled Species and Ecosystems

Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats?

March 2, 2020

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Lorraine Boissoneault

Noise pollution has harmed species across the planet. Could social recordings help bring them back to their habitats?

Op-Eds

Help For Lemurs: How to Save the World’s Most Endangered Mammals

Habitat destruction is the biggest threat facing ruffed lemurs. But it's a problem we can fix.

February 10, 2020

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Andrea L. Baden

Habitat destruction is the biggest threat facing ruffed lemurs. But it's a problem we can fix.

Extinction Countdown

32 Orchid Species Feared Extinct in Bangladesh

And they’re not the only ones in trouble — orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction.

January 27, 2020

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John R. Platt

And they’re not the only ones in trouble — orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction.