Life
IUCN Declares Emperor Penguins Endangered Amid Climate Crisis
The IUCN has officially classified emperor penguins as endangered, citing climate change as a critical threat to their survival.
editorial-staff 1 day ago
#endangered species
8 articles tagged with "endangered species"
Life
Briefing: Rice’s whales predate modern humans. Now Trump could make them extinct
Strategic angle: The US has invoked national security to remove protections for the endangered cetacean, of which only about 50 are left.
editorial-staff 6 days ago
Life
Briefing: New study pinpoints climate conditions for restoring the endangered butternut tree
Strategic angle: A new study from Virginia Tech offers hope for the endangered butternut tree's recovery in North America.
editorial-staff 7 days ago
Politics
U.S. could exempt oil industry from protecting Gulf animals, for 'national security'
National security has never been used to call a meeting of the 'God Squad.' But other federal agencies have been citing the 'energy emergency' to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.
editorial-staff Updated 10 days ago
Money
Briefing: US exempts Gulf of Mexico drillers from endangered species rules
Strategic angle: New regulations allow drilling operations to proceed without the constraints of endangered species protections.
editorial-staff 10 days ago
Life
Briefing: Novel approach allows studying the DNA of otters without disturbing them
Strategic angle: A new method enables researchers to analyze the DNA of endangered otters while minimizing disruption to their natural habitat.
editorial-staff 20 days ago
Life
Briefing: Critically endangered monkey gives birth after surgery saves her foot
Strategic angle: A 15-year-old roloway monkey at Chester Zoo has welcomed a baby following life-saving surgery.
editorial-staff 21 days ago
Politics
Briefing: Shark nets planned for €100 million Club Med resort threaten endangered species in South Africa
Strategic angle: Scientists warn of potential threats to endangered species from proposed shark nets near new resort.
editorial-staff 28 days ago