threatened species

First Wild Tasmanian Devils In 3,000 Years Born On Mainland Australia

Seven joeys — the size of shelled peanuts — are offering hope to a species that vanished from the mainland thanks to dingoes.
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About 30% Of Animal, Plant Species At Risk Of Extinction, Says IUCN Red List

Thirty-one species were declared extinct in the latest Red List — but it's not all bad news. Several species, including the European bison, have been recovering.
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World’s Fastest Shark, Other Fishes May Soon Get International Protection

Two species of mako shark may soon be protected under CITES, an international agreement to save the planet's threatened wildlife.
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This Law Has Saved Dozens Of Species From Extinction. Trump Might Roll It Back.

The Trump administration proposed major changes to protect endangered species and a few of your favorite animals could be in jeopardy.
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In Rare Good News For Coral, UN Agency Says Belize Barrier Reef No Longer In Danger

Nearly 1,400 species, including endangered manatees and hawksbill turtles, live in the region.
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Trump Administration Weighs Rolling Back Protections For Threatened Species

A new proposal appears to cut protections for threatened animals.
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Climate Change Is A Far Bigger Threat To Wildlife Than We Thought, Study Says

A new global analysis finds nearly half of threatened mammals are at risk, up from just 7 percent.
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This Court Ruling Is A Major Win For Climate-Threatened Species

Instead of waiting for habitats to be destroyed, we can give these animals a fighting chance at survival.
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Climate Change Is Not The ‘Biggest Killer’ Of Biodiversity

There are far more urgent threats, including exploitation and agriculture.
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