Two critically endangered California condors spotted near Zion National Park

The sighting of two rare critically endangered California Condor nests has been confirmed at Zion National Park in southwest Utah, an event that has wildlife experts celebrating. It is the first time biologists have observed multiple condor nests in the same breeding season.   The first nest confirmed by Zion National Park biologists is believed to … Read more

Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appear to HUG each other

Even whales need a cuddle! Two critically endangered North Atlantic right whales appear to HUG each other with their flippers in adorable drone footage captured in Cape Cod Bay Wildlife photographers captured the moment on February 28 Behaviour is rarely observed and may be first time it’s been caught on camera  The North Atlantic right … Read more

Teaching union donated to Islamic charity that published name and ‘endangered’ their own member

The union representing the teacher who showed a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad had donated money to the charity that went on to oust him.  The National Education Union’s (NEU) Kirklees branch, in West Yorkshire, which represents the Batley Grammar School teacher, had donated £3,000 to the charity Purpose of Life who went on to publish the … Read more

Save the black rhino! New bond launched to protect endangered species 

Save the black rhino! World Bank launches ground-breaking new bond to protect endangered species By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:50 GMT, 24 March 2021 | Updated: 21:50 GMT, 24 March 2021 A ground-breaking  bond has been launched in a bid to save the black rhino.  It will be sold by the World … Read more

Critically endangered Sumatran elephant dies after its leg was caught in a trap in Indonesia

The body of a critically endangered elephant killed by a hunting trap was found in Indonesia on Friday, local officials said. Shocking images of the Sumatran elephant show the animal’s decomposing body lying on its side, with a cut on its leg from where it was caught by the trap.  The male elephant, who is … Read more

Black-footed ferret called Elizabeth Ann becomes the first endangered species to be clone in the US

One of the most endangered animals in the US got a boost with the birth of a cloned black-footed ferret. Born on December 10, ‘Elizabeth Ann’ is the first successful clone of an endangered species in North America. She was created using cells from a female black-footed ferret that died more than 30 years ago … Read more

US agency considers allowing fishermen to fire paintballs at endangered seals stealing their fish 

Commercial fishers in Hawaii have had enough of monk seals stealing their catches, damaging their gear and even threatening their crew. But the hefty marine mammals are an endangered species, leading federal officials to look for non-lethal deterrents. The National Marine Fisheries is proposing fisherman shoot the endangered seals with paintballs and sponge grenades. However, … Read more

Ocean marine life endangered by noise pollution from human activity

Waves crashing and water churning are typical sounds humans may hear from the ocean, but creatures that call it home are being objectified to noises from ships, drilling and even surfing – and it is becoming unbearable. A team of 25 international scientists analyzed more than 10,000 papers of marine acoustics starting back to the … Read more

Endangered giraffe is rescued from a flooding island off Kenya by conservationists

Wildlife conservationists have again traveled through crocodile infested waters of Lake Baringo in Kenya to rescue an endangered giraffe trapped on the flooding Longicharo island. The daring rescue is the third made by the non-profit Save Giraffes, local community members and other organizations, which vowed to save a total of nine giraffes that became stranded … Read more