"A parrot as a pet is like a toddler who never grows up": Suitability of endangered parrots as pets
"Say 'Polly wants a cracker!'" This classic catchphrase is actually quite an insult to the birds who are among the most intelligent creatures on Earth. One particularly famous example was Harvard-based African gray parrot Alex, who not only developed.....»»
U.S. agencies set plans to protect endangered right whales during offshore wind operations
Two federal environmental agencies issued plans Thursday to better protect endangered whales amid offshore wind farm development......»»
One in five Colorado bumblebees are endangered, new report says
On a cliffside at Mesa Verde National Park in southern Colorado, a fuzzy bee was industriously gnawing at the red sandstone. Making a loud grinding sound, the insect used its powerful jaws to drill tunnels and holes in rocks, where it would build a n.....»»
IVF breakthrough could revive nearly extinct rhino species
Scientists have carried out the first successful in vitro fertilization of a southern white rhino, a major breakthrough that could pave the way to saving its highly endangered northern cousin......»»
Researcher discovers critically endangered bats in two new locations
The Jamaican flower bat is endangered—so much so that experts believed only a small colony of about 500 existed in a single cave......»»
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon"s Kordofan giraffe
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon's Bénoué National Park has been released, supporting conservation efforts to save the subspecies from extinction......»»
Humans can get their pets sick: Reverse zoonoses more common than once thought
For as long as humans have been domesticating animals, there have been zoonoses, also known as infectious diseases that jump from animals to humans. Recent public health stories about COVID-19, avian flu and swine flu have thrust zoonoses back into t.....»»
Scientists, farmers, managers work together to avoid the decline of the little bustard
Collaboration between scientists, farmers and managers is crucial to improve the protection of the little bustard, an steppe-land bird in Spain endangered due to human activity. The reduction of natural habitats, the increase in irrigation and the ur.....»»
Study identifies priority areas for conservation of endangered crustacean in Brazil
Mass migration takes place between December and April on Trindade Island, the easternmost point of Brazil located in the Atlantic about 1,200 km from the coastal city of Vitória, capital of Espírito Santo state. Hundreds of Johngarthia lagostoma la.....»»
Turkey hails discovery of endangered leopard barbel fish
Turkey on Thursday hailed the unexpected discovery of the leopard barbel fish—listed as one of the most endangered in the world—in the Tigris River......»»
Commentary: Can the Sierra Nevada bighorn dodge extinction? It may mean reining in another wild animal
The high peaks of the southern and central Sierra Nevada are home to a unique and endangered animal, the Sierra Nevada bighorn sheep. John Muir called them "the bravest of all the Sierra mountaineers," and indeed they have weathered both ancient and.....»»
Conservation group petitions for Alaska king salmon to be listed as an endangered species
A Washington-based conservation group filed a petition with federal regulators Wednesday, requesting that they list Alaska king salmon as an endangered species......»»
Rare Australian parrot faces multi-virus threat
A critically endangered parrot, with a population numbering as few as 70 in the wild, could be at further risk after being found to carry a half-dozen previously undetected viruses......»»
Communicating about climate change more effective when stories of displaced hit "close to home"
Concern for climate change grows—along with support for policies to reduce emissions—when people read about Americans being forced to move within the U.S. because of it......»»
To protect endangered sharks and rays, scientists are mapping these species" most important locations
All of the saltwater bodies on Earth make up one big ocean. But within it, there is infinite variety—just ask any scuba diver. Some spots have more coral, more sea turtles, more fish, more life......»»
Nanoleaf"s new Matter products will light up the outside at CES 2024
Smart home manufacturer Nanoleaf is at CES 2024, showing off three new Matter products plus a new piece of software to create responsive light shows.Nanoleaf permanent outdoor lightsThe Matter Essentials line from Nanoleaf grows with three new produc.....»»
Proton offers dealers online security as hacking threat grows
Reynolds and Reynolds acquired Proton last year, in the wake of growing cybersecurity needs and compliance requirements......»»
Apple"s August 2023 in review - Vision Pro grows nearer, Apple TV+ gets Messi, iPhone end call button drama
August 2023 was a month where Vision Pro was talked about, iOS 17's End Call button was argued over, Apple TV+ exploded with new football fans, and there was yet more about AI.Apple looked to the future with Vision Pro, while others looked to the pas.....»»
Newborn southern resident orca spotted in Puget Sound
The J pod of endangered southern resident orcas has a new baby......»»
"Rights of nature" are being recognized overseas. In Australia, local leadership gives cause for optimism
As each day passes, the need to protect Australia's environment grows more urgent. As noted in the most recent State of Environment Report in 2021, we are increasingly turning to "measures of last resort" to prevent species extinctions and the collap.....»»
How technology and economics can help save endangered species
A lot has changed in the world since the Endangered Species Act (ESA) was enacted 50 years ago in December 1973. Two researchers at The Ohio State University were among a group of experts invited by the journal Science to discuss how the ESA has evol.....»»