Are snow leopards endangered?
Snow leopards are so rare that many of the researchers who have studied them for decades have never seen one in the flesh. These big cats may leave droppings or…
Why is Darwin Island in the Galapagos off limits to visitors?
Like many famous men in history, Charles Darwin’s name is associated with many things that he has nothing to do with. Exploring the Restricted Status of Darwin Island in the…
River dolphins are truly unique and endangered
Unique and Endangered: Exploring the Fascinating World of River Dolphins ,The fact that freshwater whales in fact exist on our planet deserves much more fanfare – especially considering how their…
Protecting North America’s Coolest Bat Species
Protecting North America’s Coolest Bat Species Bats often get a bad rap. They are mostly known as characters in spooky myths or Halloween stories. But these flying mammals are responsible…
What animals will become extinct?
There’s no sugarcoating it: Animal and plant life is declining worldwide at rates never seen before in human history. And alongside that decline, rates of extinction are accelerating — about…