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Bowhead whale populations have rebounded after near extinction

December 15, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

We shared a story in November about the remarkable return of Antarctic Blue Whales in the waters around South Georgia after a decades-long hiatus. In more good news for whales, marine scientists are reporting that bowhead whale populations have rebounded to near pre-commercial … [Read more...] about Bowhead whale populations have rebounded after near extinction

New Guinea singing dogs not extinct in the wild, as previously thought

December 5, 2020 by Ivar Laanen

For years, zoologists have assumed that the New Guinea singing dog is extinct in the wild. That assumption has been proven wrong after an analysis of the DNA of three wild dogs living 14,000 feet high on the island matched the DNA of captive New Guinea singing dogs. If you … [Read more...] about New Guinea singing dogs not extinct in the wild, as previously thought

A previously extinct bird species has re-evolved itself back from the dead

May 20, 2020 by Vlad Harabara

A once-extinct species of bird has re-evolved back into existence and returned to the island it once colonized thousands of years ago. The Aldabra white-throated rail was reportedly wiped out around 136,000 years ago when the island it called home submerged under the ocean due … [Read more...] about A previously extinct bird species has re-evolved itself back from the dead

Hawaii’s state bird no longer endangered thanks to rigorous conservation efforts

December 16, 2019 by Vlad Harabara

The population of the majestic Hawaiian Goose numbered 25,000 on the islands in 1778 when Captain Cook arrived, but soon those numbers were decimated by human-introduced animals like the mongoose until there were just 30 left in 1952. Known locally as the nēnē, the goose was … [Read more...] about Hawaii’s state bird no longer endangered thanks to rigorous conservation efforts

Eggs harvested from the last two northern white rhinos may save the species

August 26, 2019 by Ivar Laanen

There are only two surviving northern white rhinos in the world, both of which are female and infertile. While this situation might indicate the end of the species, scientists have recently gotten one step closer towards preventing that by turning to advanced reproductive … [Read more...] about Eggs harvested from the last two northern white rhinos may save the species

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