August 25, 2016
New Study: Are the Biggest Threats to Wildlife Overlooked?
A new study identifies the primary threats to wildlife. A study published in the journal Nature examined the top threats…
August 22, 2016
Islands: Isolated but not Immune
Though isolated, Earth’s remote islands are not immune to human impacts. When invasive species are accidentally or purposefully set loose…
August 17, 2016
Island Foxes Shed “Endangered” Status
Following intensive conservation efforts, Island Foxes are no longer endangered. When Europeans settled on the Channel Islands, they brought with them…
August 9, 2016
Scops Owl Responsible for Mysterious Sounds on Principe Island–is it a New Species?
A long-elusive Scops-owl has been found on Principe Island off the coast of West Africa, and it may be a…
August 8, 2016
Canine Biosecurity Team Approves Antipodes-bound Boat
A boat is on the way to retrieve the Million Dollar Mouse team from Antipodes Island and it has been approved…
August 8, 2016
Antipodes Update: Monitoring the Island’s Native Birds
The Million Dollar Mouse team is monitoring Antipodes Island’s native birds to compare population sizes before and after removal of invasive mice.…
August 8, 2016
On Antipodes Island, Friday Night is Pizza Night
How do you know what day it is on Antipodes Island? If it’s pizza night, it must be Friday. Long…
August 8, 2016
Kakapo Population Gets a Much-needed Boost
New Zealand’s Critically Endangered Kakapo, threatened by invasive species, sees a baby boom and high survival rate this year. A…
August 8, 2016
Saving Easter Island’s Last Native Species
Invasive species and tourism have depleted most of Easter Island’s native wildlife. Ten microscopic insects are all that are left, and they…