Endangered species : Science World Report

Jun 02, 2015 02:26 PM EDT

New Species of Sex-Crazed Marsupial Engages in a Mating Frenzy Until It Dies

Researchers may have uncovered two new species of sexually suicidal carnivorous marsupials. They've found rodent-like creatures that engage in a frenzy of sex that eventually kills them.

Jun 01, 2015 02:39 PM EDT

Endangered Sawfish Have Virgin Births: First Discovered in the Wild

It turns out that endangered sawfish may be performing miracles: virgin births. Scientists have discovered that some female members of this species can reproduce without sex in the wild.

Jun 01, 2015 06:50 AM EDT

Seabirds are Impacted by Climate Change: The Endangered Guillemot May be in Trouble

Climate change is continuing to heat things up. Now, scientists have taken a closer look at how seabirds are impacted by changing temperatures.

May 28, 2015 03:31 PM EDT

New Hope for the Critically Endangered Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle

There may be hope for the world's most endangered turtle: the Yangtze giant softshell turtle. Scientists have announced that the artificial insemination of a female was successful.

May 27, 2015 08:02 PM EDT

Galapagos Islands' Erupting Volcano Threatens Rare Species of Pink Iguanas

A volcano on the Galapagos Islands has erupted, raising concerns for the rare wildlife in the region.

Apr 06, 2015 05:51 PM EDT

Endangered Galapagos Tortoises Thrive on Invasive Plants

It turns out that invasive plants may be helping endangered tortoises. Scientists have discovered that two subspecies of endangered tortoise have diets that are halfway made up of introduced species of plants.

Feb 11, 2015 01:08 PM EST

Hemorrhagic Disease Virus RHDV Threatens The Iberian Lynx

Anew variant of the hemorrhagic disease RHDV on wild rabbits threatens the Iberian lynx.

Nov 11, 2014 10:04 AM EST

Scientists Discover New Species of Critically Endangered Colorful Gecko in Madagascar

Scientists have discovered a new species of nocturnal gecko hidden within the darkness of tropical Madagascar. The new species reveals that there are rare animals still waiting to be discovered that may be in danger of going extinct.

Nov 03, 2014 08:15 AM EST

Elusive Deer with Vampire-like Fangs Spotted for the First Time in More Than 60 Years

Have you ever heard of a fanged deer? Most people haven't, especially since it hasn't been sighted for more than 60 years. Yet now, scientists have spotted this elusive and unusual deer in Afghanistan.

Sep 05, 2014 10:21 AM EDT

Majority of Threatened African Amphibians May be 'Invisible' Under Climate Change

It turns out that the majority of threatened species are "invisible" when using modern methods to predict species distributions under climate change. This is especially true when it comes to African amphibians, many of which are under the threat of extinction.

Aug 11, 2014 11:44 AM EDT