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Trump Administration Slashes Endangered Species Act, Worsening Extinction Crisis

Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.

August 12, 2019

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John R. Platt

Changes to regulations about critical habitat and consideration for economic interests threaten to upend more than 45 years of conservation success. But the worst may still be to come.

Extinction Countdown

‘A Complete Enigma’ — New Zealand Lizard Declared Extinct 130 Years After Only Sighting

But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.

August 8, 2019

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John R. Platt

But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.

Voices

Dehorning the Rhino

An operation to discourage poachers by removing a rhino calf’s horn serves as a stark reminder of the protections that need to stay in place for these imperiled species.

August 2, 2019

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Daniel Hudon

An operation to discourage poachers by removing a rhino calf’s horn serves as a stark reminder of the protections that need to stay in place for these imperiled species.

Extinction Countdown

India’s Tiger Population Booms — But Problems Persist

The big cats have increased by 30 percent in India in just four years, but they still face pressures and controversies.

July 30, 2019

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John R. Platt

The big cats have increased by 30 percent in India in just four years, but they still face pressures and controversies.

Extinction Countdown

Possible Monkey Extinction Highlights the Risk to Africa’s Most Endangered Primate Group

The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.

July 23, 2019

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John R. Platt

The IUCN just declared an African monkey known as Miss Waldron’s red colobus “possibly extinct.” Other species could be quick to follow, conservationists warn.

Arts

Picturing Extinction

Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.

July 22, 2019

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John R. Platt

Photographer Marc Schlossman explores the collection of the Field Museum to showcase endangered and extinct species and tell their fascinating stories.

Extinction Countdown

Who Eats Lemurs — and Why?

Poverty and hunger drive wild meat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but wealthier citizens also drive illegal trade in lemurs. Will emerging solutions help?

July 19, 2019

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John R. Platt

Poverty and hunger drive wild meat consumption in some regions of Madagascar, but wealthier citizens also drive illegal trade in lemurs. Will emerging solutions help?

Reviews

This Land: New Book Exposes the Biggest Threats to the Wild West

Journalist Christopher Ketcham explains why we’re running out of time to save the West’s public lands and wildlife.

July 16, 2019

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Tara Lohan

Journalist Christopher Ketcham explains why we’re running out of time to save the West’s public lands and wildlife.

Wildlife

Monarch Mishaps: When Trying to Help Actually Hurts

Releasing captive-bred monarchs doesn’t benefit wild butterflies — in fact, it may make the problem worse.

July 11, 2019

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John R. Platt and Dipika Kadaba

Releasing captive-bred monarchs doesn’t benefit wild butterflies — in fact, it may make the problem worse.

Voices

Squid Management for Peace

A collaborative fisheries-management plan could decrease illegal fishing and help a decades-old impasse between Argentina, the United Kingdom and the Malvinas/Falkland Islands.

July 10, 2019

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Samantha Farquhar

A collaborative fisheries-management plan could decrease illegal fishing and help a decades-old impasse between Argentina, the United Kingdom and the Malvinas/Falkland Islands.