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Dec 08, 2015 08:31 AM EST

Cities Support More Threatened Species Than Wild Areas Do in Australia

Researchers have found that cities may just host more threatened species than what can be found outside of urban areas.

Dec 03, 2015 06:27 PM EST

91 Percent of Migratory Birds May be at Major Risk on Their Migrations

Migratory birds may be in deep trouble. A new study reveals that just 9 percent of migratory birds receive adequate protection across their entire ranges.

Nov 03, 2015 08:34 AM EST

Borneo Snail Sets the Record for the World's Tiniest Mollusk

The world's tiniest snail has officially been found in Borneo. Researchers have uncovered a minute shell with an average diameter of .7 mm that makes it the smallest new snail to be found.

Jun 24, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

IUCN Red List Update: 22,000 Species Threatened with Extinction

More and more species are becoming at risk for extinction. The IUCN Red List now includes 77,340 assessed species, of which 22,784 are threatened with extinction.

Apr 18, 2014 09:29 AM EDT

Alternative ID Methods Needed to Lower Risk to Endangered and Threatened Species

As the climate continues to change, it's more important than ever to assess the status of threatened species across the globe. Now, researchers are urging field biologists to change the way they identify threatened species.