Scientific American Blog: Extinction Countdown
New research reveals clear guidance for reducing human-wildlife conflict and restoring wolf populations -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
Livestock owners needlessly fear these massive South American birds—and lure them to their deaths with illegal poisons. That puts the entire species at risk -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
And they’re not the only ones in trouble—orchid species around the world face increasing threats from illegal trade and habitat destruction -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
When a species is critically endangered, every individual matters -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
The snaring crisis in Southeast Asia appears to have claimed the lives of the country’s last wild tigers -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
“Recalcitrant” seeds hold the secret to saving a critically endangered Indian tree—thanks to a bit of human help -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com
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