Endangered Species

Current laws further a cycle of poverty while not really protecting rare plants. There’s a way to fix that.

The extinction of the Christmas Island flea — and the current risk to other parasites — shows a major gap in conservation efforts.

When roads are built in grizzly habitat, bears come into conflict with humans more often. A new report explains what’s necessary to keep the bears from dying.

A new study shows that CITES-listed sharks remain some of the dominant species in the retail fin market.

At least 95 percent of Madagascar’s beloved primates are now at risk, conservationists warn.

A coalition of public and private entities hopes to revive both fish and water supplies in a hotter, drier climate.

Experts worry this booming trade could doom the big cats in the wild.

Books coming out this month also examine endangered languages, the lingering effects of colonialism and how war hurts the environment.

Plus, a few tips on how to deal with the gloom and doom of environmental issues.

“Wildlife crime is organized crime, not an ‘animal rights’ issue,” says World Pangolin Day and Annamiticus founder Rhishja Cota.