Endangered species

Nature

New Iberian rabbit species dated to 2 million years ago

A CSIC team and universities in Spain, Portugal and the UK say the European rabbit is in fact two species split 2 million years ago, one now in decline.

18 July 2026

Nature

Meet the Likweli: How a blurry photo led to a new monkey species

A blurry 2008 photograph led researchers on an 18-year search to confirm a new monkey species.

17 July 2026

Nature

Scientists find fragile life on Arctic seabed as deep-sea mining looms

A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining.

13 July 2026

Europe News

A snake invasion is threatening Ibiza and Mallorca

Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing one species to the brink of extinction.

22 June 2026

Nature

Tiny bandicoots rescued from extinction as 100 released into the wild

Eastern barred bandicoots were once considered extinct on mainland Australia, but conservationists are determined to give them a “fighting chance”.

21 April 2026

Nature

Emperor penguins and Antarctic fur seals are now endangered

The primary drivers are shrinking sea ice and warming oceans driven by climate change.

11 April 2026

Earth News

How releasing endangered bats offers Ukrainians relief from the war

'We're all living in war time, and everyone has their own struggles, but we are doing what we know best'.

7 April 2026

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First golden snub‑nosed monkey born outside Asia makes debut at French zoo

A golden snub-nosed monkey has been born at France’s ZooParc de Beauval, in what the zoo says is a first outside Asia and a milestone for conservation.

27 March 2026

Earth News

Endangered species could lose protections so US can drill for oil

The move could 'greenlight the extinction of sea turtles, whales and corals to pad the oil industry’s pockets', says an Earthjustice attorney.

27 March 2026

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Hungary: Wellness day for endangered tortoises at Nyíregyháza Zoo

Staff at Nyíregyháza Zoo carried out a wellness programme for resident tortoises on Wednesday 18 March, providing cleaning, grooming and veterinary checks.

19 March 2026

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Colombia: Baby grey titi monkey gets cuddly ‘mum’ ahead of return to wild

An orphaned grey titi monkey was released back into the wild after rehabilitation at a wildlife centre in Antioquia, authorities said on 18 March.

19 March 2026

Nature

‘Exciting’ discovery could save Europe’s hedgehogs from car collisions

Road traffic accidents are thought to kill up to a third of hedgehogs in local populations.

11 March 2026

Nature

Afraid of spiders? Why a world without them is scarier

Almost 90% of insects and arachnids lack conservation status in the US, a new study reveals.

3 March 2026

Nature

Berry boom brings hope for New Zealand’s once-doomed flightless parrot

'We don’t have the Eiffel Tower or the pyramids, but we do have kakapo," says New Zealand Department of Conservation’s Deidre Vercoe.

27 February 2026

Nature

'Ridiculous' US zoo's plan saves wild rhino's eyesight in Africa

The plan was based on lessons learned at Palm Beach Zoo, where animals are taught to voluntarily participate in their own care.

19 February 2026

Earth News

‘Critical time’: Why the race is on to protect Sweden’s brown bears

In 2024, Sweden controversially issued licences to kill 20 per cent of its brown bear population in an annual hunt. Now it wants to go further.

5 February 2026