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Invasive Species

handfish
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
by
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.
An endangered rusty patched bumble. Photo: Jull Utrup/USFWS
Wildlife

Bees Face ‘A Perfect Storm’ — Parasites, Air Pollution and Other Emerging Threats

A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
October 5, 2020
by
Jodi Helmer
A growing body of research finds the dangers to pollinator populations are greater than ever. But studies also point to some potential solutions.
feral cat endangered bird
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
by
John R. Platt
Endangered seabirds can recover, but only if we control feral cats and other non-native predators, new research finds.
mountain yellow-legged frog
Wildlife

Pandemics Aren’t Just for People: Five Disease Threats to Wildlife

Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.
May 1, 2020
by
Dipika Kadaba
Diseases can cause animal populations to decline or even go extinct. And they’re often worsened by environmental threats caused by people.
manatee hidden
Wildlife

How Do You Protect a Species You Can’t See?

For manatees and other hard-to-spot species, the answer may lie in the minute particles of DNA they leave behind as they move through their environments.
February 27, 2019
by
Madeline Bodin
For manatees and other hard-to-spot species, the answer may lie in the minute particles of DNA they leave behind as they move through their environments.
Achatinella apexfulva
Extinction Countdown

Hawaii’s Snail Extinction Crisis: ‘We’re Just Trying to Stop the Bleeding’

The death of a snail named George on New Year’s Day marked the extinction of his species. Saving the rest of Hawaii’s unique snails is a race against time — but not one without hope.
January 10, 2019
by
John R. Platt
The death of a snail named George on New Year’s Day marked the extinction of his species. Saving the rest of Hawaii’s unique snails is a race against time — but not one without hope.
Cyanea stictophylla
Extinction Countdown

Trump Budget Cuts Could Cause Hundreds of Plant Extinctions in Hawaii

The “extinction capital of the world” could start losing unique plant species in as little as a month if funding disappears.
April 6, 2018
by
John R. Platt
The “extinction capital of the world” could start losing unique plant species in as little as a month if funding disappears.
humboldt penguin
Essays

Penguin vs. Rabbit: Native Island Wildlife Needs More Than Luck When Invasive Species Take Over

Introduced rabbits threatened the unique birds of Chile’s Humboldt Penguin Natural Reserve. But after a century of devastation, hope has returned.
March 1, 2018
by
Sara Kaiser
Introduced rabbits threatened the unique birds of Chile’s Humboldt Penguin Natural Reserve. But after a century of devastation, hope has returned.
Guam kingfisher National Aviary
Extinction Countdown

Extinct in the Wild But Still Flying: The Guam Kingfisher

The last 150 birds of this critically endangered species rely on humans for their survival.
November 27, 2017
by
John R. Platt
The last 150 birds of this critically endangered species rely on humans for their survival.
Guam brown tree snake
Wildlife

Guam’s Forests Are Being Killed – By A Snake

Guam’s birds have been killed by invasive snakes. Now trees struggle to spread their seeds.
November 25, 2017
by
The Conversation
Guam’s birds have been killed by invasive snakes. Now trees struggle to spread their seeds.

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