A Fifth of All Invertebrates on Earth Threatened by Extinction
One in five of Earth’s invertebrate species are currently threatened with extinction. These creatures represent 99% of the biodiversity on Earth. Until now, scientists haven’t…
Conservation
Previously Thought Extinct Sri Lankan Kandyan Dwarf Toad Reappears
The Sri Lankan Kandyan dwarf toad (Adenomus kandianus) was thought to be extinct. It’s still listed as extinct, and hadn’t been seen in almost 135…
Antarctic Ecosystems Threatened by Invasive Alien Species and Climate Change
According to the first ever continent-wide risk assessment, climate change and the increasing number of visitors are putting the Antarctic ecosystems at risk. The research…
Study Shows that Cephalopods Travel Faster in Air than in Water
A new study, using high-speed photography, shows that squids can save energy by flying rather than swimming. Some species of Cephalopoda can launch themselves into…
Survey Team Rediscovers Near-Extinct Monkey In the Jungles of Borneo
Researchers rediscovered Miller’s grizzled langur in Borneo’s jungles, which was feared extinct, in the rain forest preserve of Wehea, located 90 miles west of the…