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Of honeybees and polar bears: Saving beloved species isn’t enough — but it’s a good start

Yet in the past 12 years, at least 467 species have gone extinct, with most of these creatures — including a type of rodent called the melomy and a Hawaiian tree snail called Achatinella apexfulva ...
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Andean Bears Are Endangered But A Team Is Working On A Sustainable Project That May Help Protect The Species Long Into The Future

There are many different species of endangered animals in the world, and protecting each one comes with unique challenges. The Andean bear is one animal that is on the IUCN Red List, which ...
IFLScience

The World’s Smallest Bear Isn’t Just A Guy In A Bear Suit, We Promise

Holly has a degree in Medical Biochemistry from the University of Leicester. Her scientific interests include genomics, personalized medicine, and bioethics.View full profile Holly has a degree in ...
ABC News

Polar bears are inbreeding due to melting sea ice, posing risk to survival of the species, scientists say

Researchers found up to 10% less genetic diversity in the last 20 years. The outlook for the survival of polar bears appears precarious as scientists learn more about factors induced by climate ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

How polar bears provide food for other Arctic species

Polar bears act as "crucial" providers of food for other Arctic species, reveals new research. The iconic mammals - officially classified as "vulnerable" - annually provide millions of kilos of ...
The Hill

Researchers point finger at politics for thwarting endangered species protections process

Political battles and partisan ideologies are threatening the survival of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the animals it is supposed to serve, researchers are warning. Wildlife management ...