The rediscovery of an insect in Wales hints at environmental DNA sampling’s potential to change endangered species protection.
Tag: Conservation of Resources
To Prevent Next Coronavirus, Stop the Wildlife Trade, Conservationists Say
Conservationists see a persistent threat of epidemics so long as tens of millions of animals are traded in Southeast Asia.
The Freshwater Giants Are Dying
Overharvesting and habitat loss endanger most of the world’s freshwater “megafauna.” But many species may yet be saved.
Voracious Appetite for Sea Cucumbers Fuels a Farm Boom, but at a Cost
China’s demand for this unlovely marine animal, a relative of the starfish, has brought economic benefits to a region of the country famous for the delicacy. It has also depleted natural stocks.
Fractured Forests Are Endangering Wildlife, Scientists Find
The world’s forests are being carved into pieces. In tropical regions, animals are likely to pay a heavy price.
Koalas Aren’t Extinct, but Their Future Is in Danger, Experts Say
Claims that koalas were “functionally extinct” spread widely online as fires raged in Australia. But some scientists warned of the dangers of exaggeration.
Scientists Created Fake Rhino Horn. But Should We Use It?
Experts are divided over whether flooding the Asian market with convincing artificial rhino horn would help or hurt rhinos’ survival.
Even Eagles Have Data Roaming Limits, Researchers Find
When one bird being tracked by Russian scientists flew to Iran, its transmitter sent a flood of text messages that ate up the tracking budget.
Birds Are Vanishing From North America
The number of birds in the United States and Canada has declined by 3 billion, or 29 percent, over the past half-century, scientists find.
Trophy Hunter Seeks to Import Parts of Rare Rhino He Paid $400,000 to Kill
The federal government is considered likely to approve a Michigan man’s application for the animal’s skin, skull and horns to come into the United States.