There are 40% more tigers in the world than previously estimated
The number of tigers in the wild has gone up dramatically since 2015 — largely because of improvements in monitoring them, but the species remains endangered.
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Scientists say endangered porpoise isn't doomed — so long as humans stop killing them
Fishing in the Gulf of California has nearly wiped out the vaquita marina. But a new genetic analysis offers hope for the engandered porpoise: the species can make a comeback, if humans protect it.
Koalas are now officially an endangered species in parts of eastern Australia
Australia's government cited the impacts of drought, bush fires and deforestation. The koala population dropped a reported 30% from 2018 to 2021.
Scientists vacuum zoo animals' DNA out of the air
Researchers who detected that detecting environmental DNA, or eDNA, in two zoos say the technique could one day be used to look for endangered species in remote locations in the wild.
25 Down And 71,632 To Go: Scientists Seek Genomes Of All Critters With A Backbone
Biologists say newly efficient and accurate gene sequencing techniques have allowed them to fairly quickly detail full genomes and find overlooked genes in a broad range of 25 important species.
Scientists Identify New Whale Species In Gulf Of Mexico
The Rice's whale can grow to 42 feet and is critically endangered, with fewer than 100 left.
Colorado Voters Are Set To Decide If Wolves Should Be Reintroduced To The State
In November, Coloradans are set to vote on whether to return wolves to the state. The ballot initiative may be the first time voters in any state could force reintroduction of an endangered species.
Controversial Trophy Hunting Council Disbanded Amid Legal Battle
The government is calling on a New York federal judge to dismiss lawsuits alleging the group was formed illegally. But animal rights advocates want a ruling.
NC Red Wolves On Brink Of Extinction, Supporters Urge Action
The fight over the critically endangered red wolf has returned to court as North Carolina's governor sought immediate help for the dozen or so remaining in the wild and federal biologists planned t
Trump Administration Opens Door To Dropping Florida's Key Deer From Endangered List
U.S. Fish and Wildlife officials recommended that Key Deer be "delisted due to recovery," but advocates say the Key Deer population was hard hit by Hurricane Irma and its aftermath.