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The Long-lost Frogs Found in a Remote Ecuadorian Reserve — and the Threat That Could Wipe Them All Out

Scientists have rediscovered the endangered Mindo glassfrog, which hasn’t been seen in decades. And it’s just one of many remarkable species they’ve found in an at-risk habitat.

August 3, 2020

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John R. Platt

Scientists have rediscovered the endangered Mindo glassfrog, which hasn’t been seen in decades. And it’s just one of many remarkable species they’ve found in an at-risk habitat.

Extinction Countdown

Porcupines Face a Poaching Crisis — and It’s All Because of What’s in Their Stomachs

New research indicates a growing online trade in porcupine bezoars — a ball of inedible material that sometimes gathers in their digestive tracks.

July 31, 2020

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John R. Platt

New research indicates a growing online trade in porcupine bezoars — a ball of inedible material that sometimes gathers in their digestive tracks.

Climate Change

Should Plants and Animals That Relocate Because of Climate Change Be Considered Invasive?

Thousands of plant and animal species are already shifting their ranges in response to a changing climate. Will they be welcome?

July 29, 2020

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Jenny Morber

Thousands of plant and animal species are already shifting their ranges in response to a changing climate. Will they be welcome?

Wildlife

What’s Really Behind Dwindling Numbers of Woodland Caribou?

Wolves often get the blame for killing caribou in Canada’s boreal forests, but the real threat is human activity, new research finds.

July 24, 2020

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Tara Lohan

Wolves often get the blame for killing caribou in Canada’s boreal forests, but the real threat is human activity, new research finds.

Climate Change

Oil and Gas in Flux: After a Series of Stunning Defeats, What’s Next for the Industry?

Environmental, economic and political forces have converged, threatening to finally upend fossil fuel dominance.

July 21, 2020

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Tara Lohan

Environmental, economic and political forces have converged, threatening to finally upend fossil fuel dominance.

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.

Oceans & Clean Water

A Dam Comes Down — and Tribes, Cities, Salmon and Orcas Could All Benefit

You may not have heard much about the long fight to remove the Nooksack Dam near Bellingham, Washington, but its detonation this week will prove ecologically and culturally important.

July 14, 2020

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Tara Lohan

You may not have heard much about the long fight to remove the Nooksack Dam near Bellingham, Washington, but its detonation this week will prove ecologically and culturally important.

Extinction Countdown

The Shocking Number of Snakes Traded Internationally Each Year

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.

June 29, 2020

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John R. Platt

A new study digs into the market for endangered and threatened snakes, revealing threats to both species and human health.

Extinction Countdown

Hawaii’s Invasive Predator Catastrophe

Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.

June 24, 2020

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John R. Platt

Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.

Extinction Countdown

Researchers Call for Rare Tree’s Conservation — Decades After Its Declared Extinction

Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.

June 22, 2020

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John R. Platt

Mistakenly presumed extinct for 22 years, the rare Wendlandia angustifolia tree now has an opportunity for priority preservation.