The Trump administration’s definition was at odds with the conservation purposes of the Endangered Species Act, wildlife officials said.
Tag: Animals
The Michigan Mink Mystery: How Did an Interspecies Outbreak Unfold?
The puzzling coronavirus cases highlight ongoing surveillance challenges and blind spots.
Scientists Uncover a Shady Web of Online Spider Sales
More than 1,200 species of arachnids are part of a largely unregulated global marketplace, according to a new study.
A Portrait of South Georgia: Abundance, Exploitation, Recovery
A series of ecological initiatives, including the eradication of several invasive species, has dramatically revived the life and landscape of this remote sub-Antarctic island.
How Nature Becomes a Casualty of War
Research on past conflicts suggests that the war in Ukraine could have a profound environmental impact.
A Town on Ukraine’s Edge, Determined to Escape Its Past
Przemysl’s history has been intertwined with war. This time, like much of Poland, it wants to do things differently.
If You Haven’t Thought About Coronavirus in Animals, You Should
With the virus widespread in white-tailed deer, scientists wonder which animals might be next.
The Coronavirus Menagerie
With the virus widespread in white-tailed deer, scientists wonder which animals might be next.
Australia Declares Koalas an Endangered Species
Years of drought, fires and habitat loss have drastically reduced the population of the iconic marsupial.
New York Deer Infected With Omicron, Study Finds
White-tailed deer on Staten Island have become the first wild animals with documented Omicron infections. The coronavirus has now been found in deer in 15 states.