Endangered Species Archives - Page 8 of 42

May 16 2022 | Casey Bond

Protecting Global Reef Sharks

Shark populations in coastal regions have been depleted. This study examines the factors that drive reef shark decline and the conservation strategies to protect these vulnerable animals. READ MORE

Apr 1 2022 | Rowan Lund

Conservation Isn’t Enough Anymore

The effects of climate change on wildlife are becoming clear. Rather than simply ‘conserving’ wildlife populations, more efforts are needed to help species adapt to change. READ MORE

Mar 10 2022 | Shaileen McGovern

Killer Charm: The Most Charismatic Animals Are Still Endangered

Does the media and marketing attention that charismatic species get translate into conservation effort and protection? An international group of researchers examines the issue. READ MORE

Jul 30 2021 | Owen Rogers

It's no shock to learn that humans are responsible for the extinction of species, particularly in vulnerable habitats. What factors make a species more vulnerable to anthropogenic extinction? READ MORE

Jun 7 2021 | Laura Rossetti

African Elephants Pushed To The Fringe By Humans

Human activity and insufficient protected areas keep elephants in Africa constrained to just a fraction of the land that is habitable for them. READ MORE

Feb 15 2021 | Matthew O'Shaughnessy

Threatened Species Often Wait Years For Legal Protection

Identifying endangered species is only half the battle: there are often long delays before they are added to the international registries that grant protection. READ MORE

Jan 22 2021 | Sara Streeter

Wildlife Protection In Laos

Balancing the needs of people, animals, and the environment is a great challenge in economically poor but biologically rich countries such as Laos PDR. READ MORE

Jan 12 2021 | Thyl Moors

International Trade Regulation Fails To Protect Many Reptile Species

36% of all reptile species are available on the online market. This article highlights the gaps in international trade regulation, the consequences for biodiversity, and ways to address it. READ MORE

Dec 11 2020 | Trent Davidson

The Effects Of Human Pollution On Dolphins And Whales

An analysis of blubber from beached animals in Florida and North Carolina shows considerable exposure to contamination across the animals’ lifetimes. READ MORE

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