A small species of frog that can develop its eggs in a natural pouch on its back has been officially described by researchers. The Peruvian Amazonwhich increases the recorded number of amphibian species in one of the most productive mountain areas in the South American region. The discovery, announced in early April 2026, was published … Read more
Michael Reichmuth, a fisheries biologist for the National Park Service, often dives in the cold waters of San Francisco Bay Area parks and beaches. Most of the time, he is busy at work, monitoring the endangered coho salmon. He’s been here for over 20 years, according to the NPS article, so he’s seen a lot … Read more
Marine scientists have discovered more than 110 species of fish and invertebrates in the Coral Sea – a number they believe could exceed 200 as more are identified. The species were found in waters between 200 meters and 3km deep in the Coral Sea marine park, Australia’s largest marine protected area, which is about 1m … Read more
One of the world’s rarest whales lives in just one place: the Gulf of Mexico, where the Trump administration wants to expand oil and gas drilling that scientists fear could push the monster to extinction. Endangered Rice’s whales spend their entire lives in the bay, where they are vulnerable to shipwrecks, noise pollution, oil spills … Read more
New species of pit snake discovered living in caves – credit, courtesy of Fauna & Flora © An amazing journey through the limestone cliffs and deep into the cave that it contains, has revealed many new species of reptiles, including a brilliant snake that you have to see to believe. While exploring more than 60 … Read more
Donald Trump is sending the so-called “God team” of top officials to remove protections for endangered species in the Gulf of Mexico, which is said to protect national security by expanding the activities of the oil and gas industry. If successful, the system could kill many protected species – from Rice’s whales and cranes to … Read more
There’s a vexing debate in US politics that goes something like this: Would you rather have abundant and cheap energy or a clean, healthy planet where wildlife can thrive? It sounds like an either/or choice, but it doesn’t have to be. Many corporate leaders, including those I have worked with, know that wildlife conservation can … Read more