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Reptiles

tokay gecko
Voices

Millions of Tokay Geckos Are Taken From the Wild Each Year. International Protection Could Help Save Them

Indonesia raised its captive and export quotas for this over-exploited species, just as new international regulations are about to be discussed.
August 14, 2019
by
Chris R. Shepherd and Vincent Nijman and Jordi Janssen
Indonesia raised its captive and export quotas for this over-exploited species, just as new international regulations are about to be discussed.
speckled skink
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
by
John R. Platt
But here’s the good news: New research finds it was actually six different species, and five still exist — for now.
grassland earless dragon
Extinction Countdown

Dragon Quest: Australia Kicks Off Search for Possibly Extinct Lizard

The Victorian grasslands earless dragon hasn’t been observed for 50 years, but conservationists haven’t given up hope yet.
June 11, 2019
by
John R. Platt
The Victorian grasslands earless dragon hasn’t been observed for 50 years, but conservationists haven’t given up hope yet.
Cyrtodactylus shwetaungorum
Extinction Countdown

Amazing New Geckos Discovered in Myanmar — Just As Their Limestone Habitats Are Being Mined

The worldwide demand for limestone for use in cement production threatens these rock-climbing species and other amazing wildlife.
April 23, 2019
by
John R. Platt
The worldwide demand for limestone for use in cement production threatens these rock-climbing species and other amazing wildlife.
Yangtze giant softshell turtle
Extinction Countdown

The Last Known Female Yangtze Giant Turtle Has Died — What Happens Next?

The tragic death, following an artificial insemination procedure, leaves just three turtles of the species alive.
April 16, 2019
by
John R. Platt
The tragic death, following an artificial insemination procedure, leaves just three turtles of the species alive.
Siamese crocodile
Extinction Countdown

Crocking the Genetic Code

New genetic tests may reveal the secret to saving the critically endangered Siamese crocodile from extinction.
February 22, 2019
by
John R. Platt
New genetic tests may reveal the secret to saving the critically endangered Siamese crocodile from extinction.
November books
Reviews

Our Votes for the Best New Environmental Books of November

Books on our ballot this month look at wolves, turtles, animal activism, the psychology of climate change and a lot more.
November 2, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Books on our ballot this month look at wolves, turtles, animal activism, the psychology of climate change and a lot more.
Three-striped box turtle
Extinction Countdown

The Turtle Extinction Crisis

Nearly half of all freshwater turtles and tortoises are at risk of disappearing forever, a new report warns.
March 12, 2018
by
John R. Platt
Nearly half of all freshwater turtles and tortoises are at risk of disappearing forever, a new report warns.
Crittical critter orangutan
Arts

Critical Critters Call for Gonzovationists

Artist Ralph Steadman and writer Ceri Levy make us laugh while worrying about extinction.
September 26, 2017
by
John R. Platt
Artist Ralph Steadman and writer Ceri Levy make us laugh while worrying about extinction.
Wildlife

The Big Picture: Southern Inhospitality

Mountaintop mining and excrement-filled lagoons threaten the unique biodiversity of the American southeast.
September 11, 2017
by
Dipika Kadaba
Mountaintop mining and excrement-filled lagoons threaten the unique biodiversity of the American southeast.

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