Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.
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To save its unique and rare birds, New Zealand is turning to AI and genetic research
New Zealand is planning to eradicate millions of invasive animals that prey on the country’s rare birds. The goal may not be possible, unless new technology can be developed to do it.
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To save its rare birds, New Zealand is relying on a nation of backyard trappers
New Zealand’s unique birds are at risk of extinction, like the kiwi. So the country is trying to eradicate the invasive species that prey on them. Everyday people are lining up to help.
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Scientists want to track the world’s biodiversity using DNA in the air
Scientists have found a way to sample DNA out of the air on a large scale — making it possible to one day track the health and well being of all kinds of species around the world.
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A wolf walks into a flower — and appears to pollinate it
The bees and … the wolves? Turns out, the Ethiopian wolf may be a pollinator, too.
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How many species could go extinct from climate change? It depends on how hot it gets.
A new study projects biodiversity threats if global warming speeds up. Under the most extreme scenarios, about one in three species could be facing extinction by the end of the century.
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What it’s like to care for some of the most endangered animals on Earth
Hawaii’s native tree snails, known as the “jewels of the forest,” are rapidly disappearing. Some of the most imperiled only live in human care now, safeguarded 24 hours days.
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To save nature, world leaders aim to turn words into action at biodiversity summit
The United Nations effort to achieve “harmony” with the natural world kicks off in Colombia this week. Recent reports show there’s a lot of work to do to achieve that goal.
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Box turtles. Coral. These illegally trafficked animals still need a good home
When authorities find wildlife that are being illegally trafficked, at ports or airports, the animals are often in terrible shape. Sick, starved, distressed. A pilot project in Southern California aims to get seized wildlife immediate care.
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What’s worse for disease spread: animal loss, climate change or urbanization?
Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet– and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions.
