Species

Deadly bird flu infects hundreds of species pole-to-pole

The world is currently seeing the fastest-spreading, largest-ever outbreak of H5N1, a highly contagious, deadly strain of avian influenza. Scientists say this virus now presents an existential threat to the world’s biodiversity, with the risk to humans rising as it continues to leap the species barrier, reaching new host species. H5N1 has already impacted […]

Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Endangered Species Act to Be Enforced – One Green Planet

Help keep One Green Planet free and independent! Together we can ensure our platform remains a hub for empowering ideas committed to fighting for a sustainable, healthy, and compassionate world. Please support us in keeping our mission strong. The Animal Legal Defense Fund has taken a decisive step towards protecting endangered gray wolves housed at […]

10 most endangered animal species in the world

With the human population growing at an alarming rate, the balance between nature and man is at an all time risk. Humans are on the top of the food chain, to enhance their way of living, they have over expanded their living space and over utilized the resources provided to them, so much so that […]

Animal Study Challenges Genome Evolution, Species Formation Knowledge

The Oikopleura dioica, a small organism found in marine plankton, has been a model animal in genetic and evolutionary studies for years. It is a tiny animal, with a short and rapid life cycle, very prolific, with a fully sequenced genome and easy to maintain in the laboratory. It is a benchmark in the study […]

As hippos disappear, U.S. drags its feet on endangered species protections

By Kitty Block and Sara Amundson So much of our work to give imperiled animals the protections they deserve is a long game, and we’ve been going to the proverbial bat to preserve the hippopotamus for years. Just recently, we, along with one of our allies, sent notice of our intent to sue the U.S. […]

Migrating animal species in trouble, says first ever UN report on migratory animals

File: Australia’s Christmas Island red crab migration underway The annual migration of millions of red crabs from the rainforests of Australia’s Christmas Island to the coast is underway. SAMARKAND, Uzbekistan – The first “State of the World’s Migratory Species” report by the United Nations found that one in five migratory animals face extinction. The report, […]

One-fifth of migratory animal species on brink of extinction: UN report

A new report released by the United Nations alarming trend that over 20% of the world’s migratory species are teetering on the brink of extinction. This stark warning comes as billions of animals undertake their annual epic journeys across various terrains and oceans to fulfill their life cycles of breeding and feeding. The comprehensive analysis, […]

Genomes of 51 animal species mapped in record time, creating ‘evolutionary time machine’

Researchers just mapped and published the genomes of 51 animal species, from fish-eating crocodiles known as gharials (Gavialis gangeticus) to fierce cloud leopards (Neofelis nebulosa). These genetic blueprints could have broad implications for humans, particularly for understanding our evolutionary history, according to a paper published Jan. 26 in the journal Nature Biotechnology. “In some ways, […]

The Flehmen response and how it looks in different species

A number of mammals possess a “sense” that humans lack – the Flehmen response. This functional form of communication forms part of the olfactory system and involves the Vomeronasal organ (or Jacobson’s organ) and the decryption of chemical messages. The Flehmen response occurs in a variety of mammals from the smallest field mouse to large […]

The Trump border wall is proving a disaster for at-risk animal species

Bears, jaguars and mountain lions in search of water and food are being blocked by a border fence that divides their habitat. Wild ducks in a wetland right next to the Trump wall. The steel construction runs through the unique area like a scar. Matt York / AP In southeastern Arizona, it is already oppressively […]

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