Endangered Species
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Extinction threatens one in five reptile species, researchers say
By David Crookes published
Researchers have carried out the most comprehensive study of reptile species to identify extinction risks.

Spanish police seize more than 1,000 stuffed animals, including endangered and extinct species
By Harry Baker published
Spanish police have seized 1,090 taxidermy animals from a warehouse in eastern Spain. Around a third of the specimens belong to species that are endangered or are already extinct.

Unique tree-climbing lions roar again in Uganda (Op-Ed)
By Louisa Kiggwe published
Conservation efforts are starting to pay off for unique tree-climbing lions in Uganda's Queen Elizabeth National Park, says one conservationist.

Australia plans to cull over 10,000 wild horses, but scientists say it's not enough
By Harry Baker published
Australian wildlife officials are planning to kill or remove more than 10,000 wild horses from a national park in New South Wales.

126,000 gallons of oil spilled along California coast in 'potential ecological disaster'
By Harry Baker published
An oil spill off the California coast has released around 126,000 gallons of oil that is washing up on beaches and protected wetlands.

American bumblebee could be officially declared endangered
By Ben Turner published
If the species is placed on the endangered species list, developers and farmers could incur legal liability for killing them.

Dozens of endangered penguins killed after being stung in the eyes by swarming honeybees
By Harry Baker published
Conservationists have confirmed that 64 African penguins were killed in South Africa after being stung in and around the eyes by honeybees.

Elusive angel shark shows off its ninja ambush skills in rare underwater footage
By Brandon Specktor published
Researchers caught rare footage of a juvenile angel shark swimming off the UK coast, offering hope that the critically endangered species is still breeding.
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