November 1, 2016
Students Raise Awareness About Endangered Island Species
Students at Foothill Knolls Stem Academy of Innovation researched endangered island species and gave presentations to their community to raise awareness and support…
October 31, 2016
Dr. Daniel Simberloff Receives 2016 John Pritzlaff Award
Island Conservation board member and renowned conservation biologist Dr. Daniel Simberloff receives prestigious conservation award at the 2016 California Islands…
October 27, 2016
The Loss of the San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher Marks the First Recorded Galápagos Endemic Bird Extinction. How Can We Prevent the Next One?
The San Cristóbal Vermilion Flycatcher, a bird species endemic to the Galápagos Islands, has gone extinct. The Galápagos Islands are famous for their…
October 27, 2016
Invasive Feral Cats Transmitting Deadly Parasite to Endangered Hawaiian Monk Seals
Feral cats are already known for threatening small native wildlife. Now, new evidence is emerging that indicates that by transmitting…
October 27, 2016
New Zealand Schools and Government Partner to Protect Native Species
New Zealand schools team up with government to protect native plants and wildlife. In New Zealand, locals know how damaging…
October 26, 2016
Fascinating Facts about Five Extraordinary Island Birds
The Atoll Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus coralensis) is endemic to the islands of French Polynesia. This bird species is listed as Near Threatened…
October 20, 2016
Migratory Birds Pass Through Sullivan’s Island Banding Station
Biologists at the Sullivan’s Island bird-banding station work to identify and monitor migratory birds. In the past two weeks, new…
October 20, 2016
Te Ipukarea Society and New Zealand Department of Conservation Team Up to Save Rarotonga Flycatcher from Extinction
Predator control specialists train local people in conservation methods to protect native wildlife, including the Kakerori. The Kakerori, or Rarotonga…
October 20, 2016
Native Wildlife Footage: Antipodes Island Pipit
An up-close look at the Antipodes Island Pipit, one of four land birds found only on Antipodes Island, New Zealand. In…