Species
Every species we track across wildlife rescue, 10 entries in all, each with identificacion, estado de conservacion and amenazas.
Two new stick insect species discovered in Queensland
Australian researchers have identified two new large stick insect species in far north Queensland, correcting a long-standing case of mistaken...
Rabbits Boom in Australia, Threatening Native Wildlife
After a wet winter, European rabbit populations are surging across Australia, competing with and endangering hundreds of native species.
Migratory Bird Extinction Crisis Revealed in Global Report
A new global report states one in nine migratory birds is threatened with extinction, with 45% of species in decline.
New spiny mouse species discovered in Sri Lanka's Knuckles
Scientists have formally described Mus dumbara, a new endemic spiny mouse species from Sri Lanka's Dumbara mountains after two decades of analysis.
Mozambique protects Mount Mabu's endemic
Mozambique has designated Mount Mabu, a forest with over 200 butterfly species, as a community conservation area.
First Przewalski's Horse Foals Born Wild in Kazakhstan
Two Przewalski's horse foals were born in a Kazakh reintroduction center in August 2026, marking the first wild births of the species in the country...
New Amazon frog species discovered by its slow 'lazy' song
Scientists have identified a new species of cryptic frog in the Amazon floodplains, distinguished primarily by its unusually slow and infrequent...
Himalayan Pheasants Face Habitat Loss and Hunting Threats
Two Himalayan pheasant species, the white-crested kalij and the vulnerable western tragopan, are under pressure from human activities like logging
Indigenous Communities in Panama's Darién Use Data to Fund
Four Indigenous communities in Panama's Darién forest, facing pressure from illegal logging and farming, have documented over 200 species across...
Trump order pushes to strip gray wolf
President Trump has signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to review removing gray wolves from the Endangered Species Act and to
Trump order seeks to strip endangered status
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order directing the removal of federal endangered species protections for grey wolves and Mexican...
Sea Sponge Survives Polluted Spanish Port
A 'chicken liver' sponge species thrived and reproduced in a polluted Spanish harbor, suggesting it could be a natural tool for cleaning ports.
Indigenous knowledge aids bird conservation in Mindoro
The Iraya Mangyan community in the Philippines is partnering with conservationists to document traditional ecological knowledge, focusing on three...
Southeast Asia's oaks face high human
A new report finds 46 threatened oak species in Southeast and East Asia experience high human pressure across most of their range, with agricultural
Bird Banding Grand Slam at Bent of the River
The Bent of the River Audubon Center recorded a banding 'grand slam,' capturing all four of its focal bird species in one session for the first time.
Rare plant presumed extinct in Sri Lanka
A plant species last recorded in Sri Lanka in 1855 has been found in a lowland forest fragment. Researchers located 70-100 individuals of Indianthus...
Trump forest rule rollback risks 400 species
A Trump administration decision to rescind a 2001 forest protection rule could accelerate extinction for over 400 endangered species by opening...
Photo Ark hits 20 years, 18,000 species
Wildlife photographer Joel Sartore's National Geographic Photo Ark project has reached its 20th anniversary and photographed its 18,000th animal, a
Mobile Hatcheries Aid Queen Conch Conservation
Queen conch populations are declining due to overharvesting, habitat degradation, and climate change. Researchers are using mobile hatcheries to...
Remembering Wildlife Shines a Spotlight on Endangered Species
Margot Raggett, a British wildlife photographer, created the book 'Remembering Elephants' to raise awareness about the potential extinction of...
The Importance of Champions in Endangered Species Conservation
Conservationist Bill Konstant emphasizes the need for strong local leadership, committed species champions, and diverse teams in successful...
Orangutans in Peril: Conservation Efforts on World Orangutan Day
The three critically endangered species of orangutans face numerous threats to their survival, including habitat destruction and human activities
Indigenous Fishers in Colombia Rethink Shark Hunting and Protect Species on the Coast
In Colombia's La Guajira department, Indigenous Wayuu fishers are working with marine biologists to conserve and document shark populations...
Brazil's Wildlife Faces Growing Threats
Multiple species in Brazil are facing significant threats due to various factors such as drought, deforestation, and overfishing.