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Protecting 1.2% of Earth would prevent most extinctions
Study: $263 billion to save most species with 1.2% more land.
Hong Kong scientists seek good fortune for endangered horseshoe crabs
By Joyce Zhou HONG KONG, Feb 21 (Reuters) - Hong Kong conservationists on Wednesday began underwater tracking of endangered horseshoe crabs, which…
One in five of world’s migratory species at risk of extinction – UN report
By David Stanway SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Reuters) - More than a fifth of the world's migrating species are at risk of going…
Huge chunk of plants, animals in U.S. at risk of extinction
By Brad Brooks Feb 6 (Reuters) - A leading conservation research group found that 40% of animals and 34% of plants in…
Global wildlife populations have sunk 69% since 1970 – WWF report
The world's wildlife populations have declined by more than two-thirds since 1970 as forests have been cleared and oceans polluted, according to…
Photo story: Biologists try to unveil mysteries of life cycle of octopuses
A handout photo made available by Octolarvae on 10 August 2022 shows an octopus being released into the wild in Cíes Islands…
New study shows world’s wildlife more at risk than realised
The world's wildlife may be in more trouble than scientists have so far reported, new research published this week suggests. While scientists…
Europe’s birds may stop migrating because of global warming, new research shows
Europe’s most common birds might stop migrating completely and spend all year on the continent in response to climate change, scientists have…
Trade and biodiversity: new methodology to better assess trade impacts on nature
Today, the Commission published a new methodology for assessing the impacts of trade liberalisation on biodiversity and ecosystems. The new methodology will…
Flamingo Colony – India
Colonies of flamingos crowd the muddy area in Navi Mumbai, India 17 May 2020. Migratory birds arrive in the winter season from…