Elkhorn and staghorn coral are now functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any significant role in their ecosystem.
Author: Catrin Einhorn
I.U.C.N. Updates Its Red List on the Global Status of Wildlife
Sea turtles are making a surprising comeback, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. The news was not so good for Arctic seals.
Jane Goodall’s Thoughts for a Reporter: ‘Hope Isn’t Just Wishful Thinking’
A Times correspondent who interviewed Dr. Goodall recalled their conversations about the state of the planet.
Block Island’s Wind Farm Had Unexpected Benefits
Offshore turbines let Block Island shut down soot-spewing, earsplitting diesel generators. There were other benefits, too.
Dusky Gopher Frogs Are Making a Comeback in Mississippi
Fewer than 100 dusky gopher frogs were known to remain. Thanks to some very dedicated humans, numbers are now on the rise.
Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.
Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.
Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.
Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.
Grizzlies Were Raiding Montana Farms. Then Came Some Formidable Dogs.
Bears have recently acquired a fondness for the good eating found around grain bins on Montana’s plains. That’s a big problem for humans and grizzlies alike.
Pangolins Should Receive Endangered Protections, U.S. Officials Say
The armored mammals are trafficked for their scales and meat.
Trump Officials Ask Texas Court to End Protections for Lesser Prairie Chicken
The lesser prairie chicken, known for the males’ quirky courtship dance, inhabits grasslands sought-after by farming and energy developers.