Endangered Species

One-fifth of reptiles worldwide critically endangered, face extinction

The greatest threat to reptile life is habitat destruction while hunting, invasive species and climate crisis also pose threats, according to a new study.

Australia labels koalas as 'endangered', pledges more protection

Conservationists say koala populations have plunged in much of eastern Australia over the past two decades, warning that they are now sliding towards extinction.

In pictures: Sea turtle conservation thrives amidst Covid-19 pandemic

The tourism lull and reductions in human activities have been a blessing for loggerhead sea turtles, ancient seafarers who have nested in Turkey’s coasts for centuries.

Howling into the void? US wolf recovery endangered by Trump

The US has removed gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act, where they were first listed in the 1970s when their numbers fell to around 1,000. Conservationists now fear for the roughly 6,000 gray wolves when the new rule takes effect in January.

Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship

Fuel spilling from a Japanese bulk carrier that ran aground on a reef in Mauritius two weeks ago is creating an ecological disaster, endangering corals, fish and other marine life around the Indian Ocean island, officials and environmentalists say.

Can Zimbabwe’s tainted elite be trusted with windfall from ivory trade?

While Zimbabweans would want CITES to lift ban on ivory trade, they however cannot trust the thoroughly corrupt ruling elite to manage the possible windfall for the benefit of ordinary citizens and the wildlife.

Man arrested in France for keeping white tiger cub

Members of the public health agency were recently informed of the illegal sale of lemurs and their investigations led them to the suspect's premises

Rhino poacher crushed by elephant, devoured by lions in South Africa

Rangers were alerted after the victim's alleged accomplices told his family that he had been crushed to death by an elephant. He said a pride of lions was thought to have been in the area and were believed to have devoured the man's remains.

Conservationists combat bird poaching in China

Conservationists seek more volunteers to join the front line against poaching to protect birds in China.

Mexico investigates deaths of over 100 endangered sea turtles

A total of 113 turtles were found dead between July 24 and August 13 in the Puerto Arista sanctuary in the municipality of Tonala in Chiapas state.

Malaysia arrests poachers, seizes Malayan tiger skins

Six Vietnamese nationals were arrested for suspected poaching after being found with skins of the critically endangered Malayan tiger which is also the country's official animal.

Lions kill suspected rhino poachers in South Africa

Suspected poachers sneaked onto a South African game reserve to hunt rhinos, only to be mauled by lions. Police and an anti-poaching squad later found an axe and three pairs of shoes and gloves.