July 14, 2016
Rare NZ Plant, Ngutukākā, Saved from Extinction
The New Zealand Critically Endangered native plant Ngutukākā was pushed to the brink of extinction by invasive species but was saved by…
July 1, 2016
Protecting the Kiwi, Maori Culture, and New Zealand’s Ecosystem
Endangered Kiwi chick hatches at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in Virginia. The Kiwi is an important native bird of New…
July 1, 2016
New Lizard Species Discovered in the Dominican Republic
The discovery of a new lizard species in the Dominican Republic by University of Toronto researchers reinforces a theory that…
June 24, 2016
Invasive Ants are Gone for Good on Tiritiri Island
The New Zealand Department of Conservation has successfully eradicated invasive ants from Tiritiri Matanga Island, New Zealand. If ants have…
June 24, 2016
Research Highlights the Importance of Conservation
Researchers find that humans have been altering the natural environment for thousands of years, call for conservation action. Recognition and criticism…
June 24, 2016
Island Sanctuaries Help Beloved Kākāpō Recover From Near-extinction
Critically Endangered Kākāpō, the world’s heaviest parrot, has had a much-needed breeding success this year. This breeding season, 37 Kākāpō…
June 24, 2016
New Species Discovered on Sulawesi Island
A new species of wild rodent has been discovered on Sulawesi Island, Indonesia: The Slender Rat, Gracilimus radix. On the…
June 22, 2016
Path to Recovery Charted for Kahoʻolawe Island
Restoration partners seek additional supporters to implement cultural and environmental restoration plan Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, (706) 969-2783 Kelly McHugh,…
June 17, 2016
Island Living Changes Mammals
On islands, small mammals become bigger and large mammals get smaller. Ecosystem make-up and food resources are believed to be…