A critically endangered flapper skate, also known as the common skate, has been successfully cared for and hatched in an aquarium in Scotland, in what is thought to be a world-first for the species. The skate egg, which has been looked after by researchers at the Scottish … [Read more...] about Critically endangered skate successfully hatches at aquarium in Scotland
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Endangered smoky mouse, feared wiped out during bushfires, found alive
Following Australia’s devastating bushfires six months ago, the critically-endangered smoky mouse has been feared extinct by conservationists as more than 90 percent of the rodent’s habitat had been scorched. To their relief though, recent images from motion-sensor cameras prove … [Read more...] about Endangered smoky mouse, feared wiped out during bushfires, found alive
Critically endangered turtles hatch undisturbed on people-free beaches
At the start of each April, people on the northeastern shorelines of Brazil can witness the critically-endangered hawksbill sea turtles emerge from their eggs and make their first steps into the waters of the Atlantic. But as people have been advised to stay indoors to slow the … [Read more...] about Critically endangered turtles hatch undisturbed on people-free beaches
Mountain gorillas are slowly getting back on their feet
Wildlife conservation efforts have just shown their worth after scientists declared that the mountain gorilla is no longer “critically endangered”. After facing near extinction, the gorilla’s situation is still "endangered" but is also slowly and gradually showing signs of … [Read more...] about Mountain gorillas are slowly getting back on their feet