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A manatee, also known as a 'seacow.' These herbivores are listed in the US as a federally endangered species.
Global

Amid crushing biodiversity loss, nations race to hit “30 by 30” target

December 17, 2024

Monarch butterflies were once so numerous in North America that it took little effort to go outside and spot them. Now the United States government says they’re at risk of extinction. Years ago, hundreds of […]

The Atlantic salmon has moved from Least Concern to Near Threatened on the IUCN list.
Global

Rising number of threatened species underscores the need for more protected areas

December 14, 2023

44,016 species now face the risk of extinction if more isn’t done to save them, according to the latest assessment by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In the latest update of the famous […]

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