Anophthalmus hitleri is a small, amber-colored beetle native to a few damp caves in Slovenia. It has one glaring problem.
Tag: Wildlife Trade and Poaching
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What It Takes to Save the Axolotl
On the outskirts of Mexico City, biologists are working to reintroduce a treasured amphibian to the wild. But first they must revive an ancient method of farming.
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A Mystery Species Was Discovered in Trafficked Pangolin Scales
Researchers believed there were eight species of the strange mammals. But a ninth was identified genetically, although no one knew it was a separate species in the wild.
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Now Available: 2,000 Rhinos, Free to Good Homes With Plenty of Space
The animals, from a financially struggling private herd in South Africa, have been sold to a conservation group and will be released into the wild.
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The Ongoing Mystery of Covid’s Origin
We still don’t know how the pandemic started. Here’s what we do know — and why it matters.