conservation
Monarch butterflies could become extinct if we don’t take these 3 steps, experts say
Environment
July 25, 2022
Monarch butterflies could become extinct if we don’t take these 3 steps, experts say
(CNN) – One of the most popular and recognizable insects is at risk of extinction, according to a global organization…
Growing a 150,000-hectare highway for the UK’s insect ‘commuters’
Environment
July 6, 2022
Growing a 150,000-hectare highway for the UK’s insect ‘commuters’
(CNN) – Imagine traveling vast distances through a barren wilderness without access to food or water. That’s the challenging reality…
Galapagos tortoise species was thought to be extinct until a female loner’s discovery
Environment
June 13, 2022
Galapagos tortoise species was thought to be extinct until a female loner’s discovery
(CNN) – When a small female tortoise was spotted in 2019 on the inaccessible volcanic island of Fernandina in the…
More than 40% of Earth’s land surface must be conserved to stop the biodiversity crisis, report warns
Environment
June 6, 2022
More than 40% of Earth’s land surface must be conserved to stop the biodiversity crisis, report warns
CNN – Almost half of the Earth’s land surface must be protected to stop the biodiversity crisis, according to a…
This narrow corridor of land could mean life or death for jaguars in Belize
Environment
May 1, 2022
This narrow corridor of land could mean life or death for jaguars in Belize
(CNN) – Jaguar spots are etched in black ink on Reynold Cal’s lower arms. Tattooed on the left is the…
Development and conservation clash at Komodo National Park
World
December 22, 2021
Development and conservation clash at Komodo National Park
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — On a dirt path, forked yellow tongue darting from its mouth, a member of world’s largest…
Dry California tourist town to guests: ‘Please conserve’
World
August 10, 2021
Dry California tourist town to guests: ‘Please conserve’
MENDOCINO, Calif. (AP) — Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and…
Endangered-species decision expected on beloved butterfly
Environment
December 14, 2020
Endangered-species decision expected on beloved butterfly
Trump administration officials are expected to say this week whether the monarch butterfly, a colorful and familiar backyard visitor now…
US officials seek limits on “habitat” for imperiled species
Environment
August 1, 2020
US officials seek limits on “habitat” for imperiled species
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The Trump administration is moving to restrict what land and water areas can be declared as…
Mexican zoo saves animals endangered by virus crisis
World
June 3, 2020
Mexican zoo saves animals endangered by virus crisis
Kira, a two and a half year-old tiger, arrived at a zoo in Mexico’s northeast in April after her owner…