Entirely New Group of Species Discovered in Texas
An entirely new plant species, known as a "wooly devil," has been discovered in Big Bend National Park in Texas. This is the first new plant genus and species to have been discovered in a U.S.
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‘Silent killing machines’: How water canals threaten wildlife across the globe
Deadly drownings of animals in water canals for irrigation and other purposes have been observed in various countries. The ...
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Rogue trails damaging Knapp and Lost Dog nature preserves
Some visitors to El Paso’s open space preserves in Northeast and West El Paso are creating their own trails and damaging the ...
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Scientist Unveils 16 New Grasshopper Species in Desert
These newly uncovered species, native to the southern U.S. and Mexican deserts, showcase the thriving biodiversity in arid ecosystems. Published in the scientific journal ZooKeys, Hill's article " ...
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Officials celebrate unprecedented breeding success with critically endangered creatures: 'So often get overlooked'
When most people think about saving endangered species, they imagine lions, tigers, elephants, and other large creatures. However, according to the BBC, one of conservation's latest successes is much ...
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Species conservation
Biodiversity is the complex web that sustains all life, including human existence. Yet, this web is unravelling – 1 million of the world’s estimated 8 million species of plants and animals are ...
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‘There are thousands of them’: The invasive species that’s taking over northern Italy
An alien bird species has landed in large parts of northern Italy, putting local wildlife at risk. The African sacred ibis is an invasive species that is thought to have invaded after it escaped ...
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Could Trump Use the ‘God Squad’ to Override Environmental Law?
The president wants to convene the rarely used panel, which has the power to carve out exemptions to the Endangered Species Act. Here’s what to know. By Catrin Einhorn In at least two executive ...
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Man sentenced after smuggling hundreds of endangered eels
which is essential in tackling wildlife crime and ensuring the protection of our endangered species. "We remain committed to working together to prevent such crimes and to safeguard our natural ...
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Desert Sky Cinema closing permanently Thursday
After 25 years of blockbusters and bombs, Desert Sky Cinema in Sahuarita is closing its doors for good. Co-owner Tom Becker said Thursday will be the last time movies will be shown on the theater ...
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The hellbender, Pa.'s official state amphibian, is proposed for endangered species status
In a reversal of its previous stance, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has proposed listing the Eastern hellbender as an endangered species, capping a lengthy quest by conservationists and ...
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The Battle of Survival Between Endangered Species and Urbanization
For many endangered species, the encroachment of urbanization onto natural habitats presents a dire threat to their survival. This article explores the ongoing struggle between living organisms trying ...