Emperor penguins are now certified endangered and two steps away from extinction
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Researchers thrilled after trail cameras capture footage of creature once thought extinct: ‘[A] final stronghold’
Wildlife researchers in Thailand confirmed the sighting of a false gharial in the Tak Bai peat swamp forest.…
Japanese crane no longer considered ‘threatened’ as population recovers
The Environment Ministry removed the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened…
India celebrates cheetah births to boost reintroduction bid
NEW DELHI – India’s ambitious bid to reintroduce cheetahs received a major boost Wednesday when the environment minister…
Experts delighted after capturing rare footage of unlikely creature: ‘Surprise guest’
Experts and bird aficionados alike were in fine feather when an endangered bird appeared for the first time…
River Murray, Coorong, Lake Alexandrina listed as critically endangered
Environmental protections along a huge stretch of the River Murray will be boosted, following a decision to officially…
Kids at tiny school work to save extremely rare ‘flying jewel’ purple copper butterfly
Kids at a tiny regional school are on a mission to save one of Australia’s extremely rare butterflies.…
Rufous scrub-bird DNA project aims to safeguard ancient and elusive songbird
A tiny songbird species living in pockets of high-altitude rainforest since the time of the dinosaurs is having…
6,000 km in 6 days: 150-gram falcon bird from India shows navigational mastery
Days before 2025 ends, three Amur falcons showcased strong navigational skills and migratory might, flying from India and…
Thailand rediscovers ‘extinct’ flat-headed cat after 30 years
An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded…
Scientists stunned after uncovering rare DNA while studying deceased endangered animal: ‘Be extremely cautious’
Ocelots, the medium-sized wild cats that look a bit like miniature jaguars, once roamed widely across South Texas.…
5 of the most endangered animals in the world
The Bornean orangutan, the largest tree-dwelling mammal on Earth, is found only on Borneo island. It is critically…