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Endangered Species
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Can We Alter Endangered Species to Be More Adaptable?
Stephanie Courtney Jones suggests that “pesty” traits that help invasive species spread could also help endangered species adapt.…
Fecal Attraction
Fecal samples have a lot to tell us about the mating game—and this zoo scientist is getting the scoop on how to save endangered species in the wild.
The Importance of Diversity to an Animal’s Survival
To better understand endangered species, study their genetics.
On Snake Smuggling, Lion Killing, and Fish Crimes
The Lacey Act, a 115-year-old law that seeks to protect threatened species, is still going strong.
All Chimpanzees Are Now Classified as Endangered—40 Years Too Late
The U.S. government classifies all chimpanzees as endangered, after decades of stalling.
Tracking Elephant Poachers’ Killing Grounds
At least knowing where the slaughter is happening means officials know where to try to stop it.
Vulnerable Species Are in One Part of the Country; Protected Habitats Are in Another
A study says that if we want to prevent extinction, we’re protecting the wrong areas of the country. Can't we do both?
The Wolves in Our Dogs: Are We Trying to Protect the Species Because They’re So Much Like Man’s Best Friend?
Observations from a day spent watching the “8 Mile” pack in Yellowstone with crowds of tourists from an environmental scientist who should know better.