The Endangered Species Act (ESA), a landmark legislation enacted in December 1973, has shaped the global conservation landscape over the past five decades. In this time span, the world has experienced profound transformations, both in environmental dynamics and technological advancements. Two distinguished researchers, Tanya Berger-Wolf and Amy Ando from The [...]
Peace Parks Foundation, in collaboration with the Mozambique and South African governments, has In a groundbreaking achievement for wildlife conservation, Peace Parks Foundation, in collaboration with the Mozambique and South African governments, proudly unveils a triumph six years in the making—the birth of the first female white rhino at Zinave [...]
In the annals of paleontological exploration, a riveting chapter has unfolded with the recent revelation of the oldest fossilized skin ever discovered. Akin to a time capsule preserved within the ancient, subterranean embrace of Richards Spur, this crocodile-like skin, dating back an astonishing 286 million years, has captivated the scientific [...]
In a bid to rescue the endangered spotted owl from extinction, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) is proposing a controversial strategy – the lethal removal of hundreds of thousands of barred owls. This drastic measure, aimed at correcting the imbalance caused by the non-native barred owl’s intrusion into [...]
In a momentous reversal of environmental policy, the Biden administration is taking strides to reinstate crucial rules under the Endangered Species Act, aiming to fortify protections for imperiled plants and animals. This initiative seeks to overturn alterations implemented during the Trump presidency, which faced criticism for undermining the efficacy of [...]
In the vast and arid landscapes of South Africa’s Northern Cape, a blind mole, lost to science for over eight decades, has emerged from the sands. The De Winton’s golden mole, named for its mesmerizing iridescence, has been rediscovered by a dedicated team of conservationists and geneticists. This remarkable finding [...]
