Endangered and Extinct Species – Page 2

A Quarter of Freshwater Fish Are at Risk of Extinction, a New Assessment Finds

A global update from the leading authority on the status of species shows that climate change is compounding other threats to plants and animals.

Some Very Cold Sea Turtles Were Just Flown South for the Winter

Cold-stunned sea turtles that washed ashore in Massachusetts have been flown on private planes to Florida and North Carolina for rehabilitation.

Where Will the Whales Be? Ask the Climate Model.

Scientists can now use climate data to predict whale and sea turtle locations months in advance, helping fishing fleets avoid conflicts with wildlife.

Rare Giant Rat Is Photographed Alive for First Time

The people who live on the island of Vangunu were adamant that the critically endangered species still existed. They helped researchers prove that they were right.

Orcas Keep Sinking Boats Off Iberia, Unnerving Sailors

Orcas caused enough damage to sink a yacht in the Strait of Gibraltar last week. A small pod has been slamming boats in recent years, worrying skippers chartering routes closer to shore.