News Alerts for Endangered and Extinct Animals

Scientists rejoice in return of species News24 His freedom had been months in the making, but in less than a minute - and three decades after his species was believed extinct - he was gone, unleashed into the wild to do what the endangered ferret does best: attack and kill prairie dogs. ... See all stories on this topic »

British mammals alarm: red squirrel 'could be extinct within next 20 years' The Guardian Seven species of mammals whose conservation was given priority status, including some of the most endangered, were still declining last year, says the report – State of Britain's Mammals 2011. But there was good news with regard to otters, ... See all stories on this topic » The Guardian

DNA confirms existence of NZ bird thought extinct Scoop.co.nz (press release) "Hopefully now the NZ Storm-Petrel will be given a conservation priority that would be given to a nationally endangered species. This will help us to fund further study of the bird, such as where it breeds." Dr Robertson adds that once scientists have ... See all stories on this topic »

Frank Zitz: Taxidermist earns praise from clients Poughkeepsie Journal (Still, Zitz is well known for fabrication work — building pieces from artificial material that represent animals that are extinct, endangered or illegal to hunt; or that never existed in the first place.) Zitz can tell you the story behind every ... See all stories on this topic »

Study offers new insights on earth's biodiversity Massey News (press release) The paper – cover story in the latest issue of the journal Science – says that contrary to previous understandings, species turnover (or beta diversity – the time a species lasts before it becomes extinct and is replaced by other species) is similar in ... See all stories on this topic » Massey News (press release)

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