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Monarch butterflies join Red List of endangered species

On July 21, 2022, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature placed the migratory monarch butterfly on its Red List of threatened species and classified it as endangered. Monarchs migrate across North America each year and are one of the continent’s most widely recognized species. The Conversation asked Oklahoma…

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Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon extinct - IUCN

The extinction of the Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon, declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), unleashed a torrent of comments on China's social media platforms on Friday urging more environmental protection.

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Chinese Paddlefish and Wild Yangtze Sturgeon Extinct

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Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon extinct

HONG KONG: The extinction of the Chinese Paddlefish and wild Yangtze Sturgeon, declared by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), unleashed a torrent of comments on China's social media platforms on Friday urging more environmental protection.

Bangkok Post

The monarch butterfly is endangered now, you monsters

The reasons are many, but they’re almost all our fault.

Mic

Monarch butterfly is now an endangered species

The International Union for Conservation of Nature added the migratory monarch to its "red list" for the first time.

Axios

Oil drilling to go ahead in Ugandan park despite threat to nature

Uganda’s President Museveni has endorsed the project, warning he won’t ‘allow anybody to play around’ with ‘my oil’.

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Jawsome Speed: World’s Fastest Shark Cruising Spanish Coast

The world’s fastest shark, which can strike at nearly 50 miles per hour, has been spotted prowling the Spanish coast close to Barcelona.

Zenger

Rare green sea turtle rescued in Sunderbans

KOLKATA: A green sea turtle was rescued from the Sunderbans on Sunday. Considered endangered on IUCN Red list, its sighting here is reportedly very rare as they are mainly found in Atlantic and Pacific oceans.

The Times of India

Kerala to have its own regional red list of birds

There are 64 threatened birds in the State according to IUCN list

The Hindu

Appetite for frogs’ legs in France and Belgium ‘driving species to extinction’

Conservationists say exploitation of amphibians leading to depletion of native species abroad

The Guardian - UK

World Ocean Day: A look at 8 critically endangered marine species

On World Ocean Day, we look at eight marine species that face an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

Al Jazeera

One in five reptiles faces extinction in what would be a ‘devastating’ blow

Largest analysis to date on the state of the world’s reptiles warns of threat to ecosystems as more than 1,800 species fight to survive

The Guardian - UK

Plastic Peril: Seals Gaping Neck Wound From Plastic Packing Band

The huge wound was first noticed by lifeguards off the coast of Argentina, who initiated a rescue.

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Slowly Does It Mum: Gentle Slow Loris Shows Off Her Babies

Primates are listed as 'endangered' on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

Zenger

Otterly Adorable: Trio Of Cute Endangered Otter Pups Born After Dad Dies

The zoo said in a statement: "Emila, 8, gave birth to three offspring on March 17.

The Hindu

Rare seabird spotted off Kollam coast

Arabian Tropicbird is on the IUCN list of threatened species

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Species declared extinct in 2021

This year scientists identified birds, lizards, orchids and other species that have been lost

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NSW's Blue Mountains could lose World Heritage status if Warragamba dam plan goes ahead: experts

Scientific advisers to UNESCO have delivered a scathing assessment of the NSW government's plans to raise Warragamba dam, prompting fears that the Blue Mountains could lose its World Heritage status if the project proceeds.

The Hindu

Rare Nilgiri marten spotted in Ooty town

Classified as vulnerable under the IUCN list, the species is extremely hard to study, owing to its reclusive nature

The Times of India

‘Indian bustard on verge of extinction’

HYDERABAD: The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has said the great Indian bustard is on the verge of extinction and categorised it as a critically endangered species.

The Times of India

Indian vultures on death row, huge dip in numbers

HYDERABAD: While the proposed sanctuary for conservation of vultures in Adilabad’s Bejjur has failed to take off, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has classified Indian vulture as critically endangered even as its population is decreasing.

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