Threatened Species

Tag: Threatened Species

Together we can save more species than ever before! 

Today is Endangered Species Day! We have a wonderful way for you to take immediate action that could protect vulnerable species around the world. The United States is close to making the most significant investment in wildlife conservation in a generation, but more support is needed to make it a reality. The bipartisan Recovering America’s […]

Written by on May 20, 2022

Hidden Among the Dunes a New Species of Diving Petrel has been Discovered

A new species of diving petrel has been found on Whenua Hou off the coast of Stewart Island in Southern New Zealand. The bird was named the Whenua Hou Diving Petrel (Pelecanoides whenuahouensis sp. nov). So far the entire population has been estimated at 250 birds, all living on a 1 km sand strip. This exciting […]

Written by on July 19, 2018

Lessons from a Tsunami in Hawai’i

A tsunami strikes Hawaiian islands with globally important seabird species; scientists can study its effects to better understand imminent ecological threats presented by sea level rise. Earthquake-generated tsunamis can cause sudden flooding in coastal areas and islands. Damage to human health and infrastructure caused by past tsunamis is well-documented–but what happens to the affected region’s […]

Written by on July 13, 2017

Red-Bellied Pitta Turns Out to be 13 Species

Researchers discover that the Red-Bellied Pitta; once believed a single species of bird is actually thirteen unique species. Question: What do thirteen brightly colored bird species have in common? Answer: Not much beyond their vibrant feathers. This is a big surprise to researchers who have long believed that the Red-bellied Pitta was a single species that […]

Written by on December 22, 2016