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A Tiny, ‘Endangered’ Fish Delayed a Dam’s Construction in the 1970s. Now, Scientists Say the Snail Darter Isn’t So Rare After All
A lawsuit to protect the snail darter from the Tellico Dam in Tennessee offered the first real test of the 1973 Endangered ...
New research shows a quarter of freshwater animals are threatened with extinction
WASHINGTON — Nearly a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with extinction, according to new research published Wednesday.
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Judge: New England fishery council appointments violate Constitution
The leader of an industry-backed fishermen's group hailed the Maine-based federal court ruling as “a partial victory against ...
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A quarter of the world’s freshwater animals are threatened with extinction, new research shows
New research shows about a quarter of animals living in rivers, lakes and other freshwater sources are threatened with ...
A quarter of freshwater animals threatened with extinction, finds major new study
A lack of understanding can no longer be used as an excuse for inaction. As the authors of the new study point out, ...
‘Large’-mouthed river creature — kept as aquarium pet — turns out to be new species
In a river of southern Africa, a “large”-mouthed creature swam along the rocks looking for its next meal. Something about the “slender” animal caught the attention of snorkelers — and for good reason.
Beaver documentary explores Britain’s wildlife challenges
Incorporating perspectives from scientists both in Britain and abroad, the film examines how international efforts can inform ...