Island Conservation
Australia is known for its unique ecosystems that support an array of wildlife. However, over 1,800 plant, animal, and ecological communities in the region face extinction right now. Two years ago, the Bramble Cay Melomys was the first mammal to go extinct as a direct result of climate change. Perhaps this extinction could have been […]
Seychelles Cousin Island has been an important nature reserve for 50 years and has helped save an endemic warbler from extinction. Seychelles Cousin Island is celebrating its 50th year anniversary since its designation as a nature reserve. Cousin Island is a small granitic island lying a little over a mile west of Praslin, which is […]
After new population studies, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature has uplisted the Kea from Vulnerable to Endangered. New Zealand’s only Alpine Parrot species, the Kea, has been officially declared Endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. The large, green parrot had been listed as Vulnerable, but recent studies show that […]
Once considered to be Extinct, the Waigeo Brushturkey is alive, but with a small population size, extinction is still a real threat for this species. Most people wouldn’t expect turkeys to be at risk of extinction, but in the case of Waigeo Brushturkey, also known as the Bruijn’s Brushturkey, most peoples’ impressions are wrong. In fact […]
Hawai’i’s ‘I’iwi, also known as the Scarlet Honeycreeper, has received official listing under the Endangered Species Act. Hawai’i’s Scarlet Honeycreeper, also known as the ‘I’iwi was once one of the most common species found throughout native ʻŌhiʻa forests, but converging threats have led to dramatic declines in its population. After years of research, the ‘I’iwi has officially […]
After years of speculation, researchers have confirmed that Hawai’i’s only land mammal, the Endangered Hoary Bat, still lives on Kaho’olawe Island. The Hawaiian Islands are known for their biological diversity as well as the ecological threats posed by invasive species. Kaho’olawe Island is no exception. Recently, amidst a restoration effort by Island Conservation and our […]
Conservationists in New Zealand work to save the Mahoenui Giant Wētā, a native Endangered insect threatened by invasive rodents. The Mahoenui Giant Wētā is one of the world’s largest insects. The mouse-sized insect is endemic to the Mahoenui region of New Zealand. Giant Wētā are considered by many to be ugly. They smell, and are uncomfortably large. The […]
Hawaiian Seabirds at Risk: Research reveals alarming decline in Hawaiian Petrel and Newell’s Shearwater populations. For immediate release Contact: Heath Packard, heath.packard@islandconservation.org, +1 360.584.3051 Resources: Interviews, photos, peer-reviewed publication Two native Hawaiian seabird species, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature Red-listed Vulnerable Hawaiian Petrel and Endangered Newell’s Shearwater, are experiencing steep decline according to a […]
The Endangered Straw-headed Bulbul has found a safe new habitat on an island free of invasive species, but researchers think more needs to be done. On Pulau Ubin, an island Northeast of Singapore, a population of Endangered songbirds have found a safe home. The Straw-headed Bulbul is native to Southeast Asia, but due to habitat loss, pet trade, and […]
New research reveals that protecting water sources on hot days will help the Endangered Night Parrot. One of Australia’s most precious native birds is the Endangered Night Parrot. This species was rediscovered in 2013 after being considered extinct for over a century, but is now threatened by invasive feral cats. The bright green parrots are, as their […]