Endangered Species

The White House’s 2021 federal budget proposal eliminates several important programs and slashes funding for others — like the Endangered Species Act.

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

Residents will vote on a ballot measure to reintroduce endangered gray wolves. There’s a strong ecological argument for why they’re needed, says biologist Joanna Lambert.

Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds — and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk.

Manatee deaths from watercraft strikes have doubled in the past five years. But that’s not the only threat they face.

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

When a species is critically endangered, every individual matters.

Cat Tale, a new book by journalist Craig Pittman, takes us on a wild ride into the science and politics of saving an iconic species. 

Hundreds of blazes could push threatened species closer to extinction. But the roots of Australia’s wildlife crisis are indicative of a much larger problem.

Books out this month also address protecting pollinators, Florida panthers and other endangered species.