Poaching rates dropped by more than half in African reserves where veterinarians removed the animals’ horns, which are in high demand in some parts of Asia.
Tag: Endangered and Extinct Species
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.
Jared Kushner Targets Albania’s Adriatic Coast for Luxury Tourism
Two major proposals led by Jared Kushner and a new airport championed by the Albanian government focus on an area prized for its biodiversity. Are they a sign of things to come?
Trump Opens Marine National Monument to Commercial Fisheries
The president said the move was aimed at making the United States the world’s “dominant seafood leader.”
Here’s What to Know About Rare Earth Minerals and Renewable Energy
The shift to cleaner power needs resources from China. An export ban just cut off some supplies.
Trump Administration Aims to Redefine ‘Harm’ for Endangered Species
Trump officials have proposed changing a decades-old interpretation of a key word in the Endangered Species Act, which would make it much easier to log, build or drill for oil.
19 Big Cats Rescued in Spain as Police Raid Animal Smuggling Ring
With a demand for exotic felines on the rise, often driven by social media, endangered and protected populations are under even more threat.
Can Nigeria Help Save the Pangolins Amid a Global Wildlife Crime Crisis?
The country has been known as a hub for the trade in illegal wildlife. But it has been stepping up enforcement as concerns grow about the depletion of certain species and the growing role of international crime groups in animal trafficking.
Scientists Revive the Dire Wolf, or Something Close
Dire wolves, made famous by “Game of Thrones,” went extinct some 13,000 years ago. Now, researchers have bred gray-wolf pups that carry genes of their ancient cousins.
Biodiversity Talks in Rome End
Delegates at global biodiversity talks in Rome agreed on a framework for monitoring environmental commitments and other measures.