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A leatherback sea turtle, which is a second class national protected animal, has been caught and slaughtered by local fishermen in China.

Online Community Sparks Fury over Slaughter of Endangered Sea Turtle in China

Dec 09, 2016 03:04 AM EST

Videos and photos posted online on Tuesday of an endangered sea turtle being butchered have caused mass havoc in the online community of China. Formal investigations by the Marine and Fishery Department of Guangdong Province kicked off on Thursday.

These 23 adorable panda cubs are all under 4 months old.

23 Adorable Panda Cubs Debut Publicly in Chengdu, China

Ellie Froilan |

Oct 03, 2016 07:24 AM EDT

Twenty-three adorable newborn panda cubs have debut publicly in the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China on Thursday.

China's Wildlife Protection Law Bans Consumption of Endangered Species

Charissa Echavez |

Jul 12, 2016 09:09 AM EDT

China has initiated another step to improve its animal rights policy by passing a new law that prohibits the purchase, production, and sale of endangered animals to curb illegal trade in protected species.

These two Mexican blindcats were discovered in an underwater cave near Del Rio, Texas.

Extremely Rare Blind Catfish Discovered in Texas, Probably Travelled from Mexico

Ana Verayo |

Jun 20, 2016 05:24 AM EDT

A blind species of catfish was spotted in Del Rio, Texas that is believed to travel from underground water systems of Texas and Mexico.

The Bramble Cay melomys is now extinct due to rising sea levels that drowned the mammals on its island.

This is the First Mammal to Become Extinct Due to Climate Change

Ana Verayo |

Jun 15, 2016 09:42 PM EDT

A new report reveals a survey of a small rodent native to a sandy island in the Great Barrier Reef, that already disappeared due to rising sea levels.

Lasiognathus dinema: female in the northern Gulf of Mexico

Meet the Top 10 Newly Found Species of the World

Ana Verayo |

May 26, 2016 03:25 AM EDT

From incredible, alien plants to tortoises, monkeys and even a human ancestor, SUNY-ESF reveals the top 10 newly discovered species of 2015.

One Third of Migratory Birds Face Extinction in North America

Ana Verayo |

May 23, 2016 09:31 AM EDT

A new report details how one third of migratory birds in North America could face imminent extinction.

Vaquita in the northern gulf of California.

Help Save the Vaquita! World's Smallest Porpoise Only 60 Remaining

Ana Verayo |

May 17, 2016 07:32 AM EDT

In an alarming report, the Vaquita porpoise is nearing extinction as only 60 of these mammals remain in the Gulf of California.

Wolves still suffer from slower population growth rates due to legalized hunting.

Study: Legal Wolf Hunting Can Still Lead to More Poaching

Ana Verayo |

May 12, 2016 05:33 AM EDT

A new study reveals evidence how legalized hunting of wildlife can still lead to more poaching activities.

Grizzlies in Yellowstone will soon be de-listed as endangered but this does not mean that they are safe.

Grizzly Bears Soon to Be De-listed As Endangered Species

Ana Verayo |

May 10, 2016 05:44 AM EDT

A draft has been issued last month to removed the iconic bear from the endangered species list, however scientists say that populations have still not yet rebounded.

Scenes Of Lady Elliot Barrier Reef Eco Island

Shells of Endangered Hawksbill Sea Turtle Found in Nappy Bags at Shenzhen Border

JB Cach |

Jan 15, 2016 11:06 AM EST

More than 40 shells of the endangered Hawksbill sea turtles have been discovered at the Shenzhen border crossing in southern China.

The Delmarva Peninsula fox squirrel will no longer be listed as endangered.

After Almost 50 Years, Delmarva Fox Squirrel is No Longer Endangered

Ana Verayo |

Nov 17, 2015 07:34 AM EST

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced that the Delmarva fox squirrel will be taken off the Endangered Species List after almost five decades.

3 Chinese Poachers Charged For Killing Panda and Selling Meat

Benjie Batanes |

Sep 25, 2015 10:28 AM EDT

Three Chinese poachers have been charged on Wednesday for killing a panda and then selling its meat. Giant pandas are currently in the endangered animals list and hunting them is punishable under China's law.

UN Security Council Wildlife Trafficking Resolution

UN Approves Resolution Against Illegal Wildlife Trafficking

Garima Vohra |

Jul 31, 2015 08:06 AM EDT

The loss of a 13-year-old lion has led to the adoption of the resolution titled Tackling Illicit Trafficking in Wildlife by the UN tp combat illegal wildlife trafficking and trade. The resolution was proposed by Gabon and Germany initially, and was sponsored by more than 70 countries.

The Rise InThe Sea Levels Could Endanger The Sea Turtles

Janice Teh |

Jul 24, 2015 06:50 PM EDT

The higher sea levels could endanger the sea turtles even further. Turtle nests are found to be in hazard's way due to this change in the ocean's overall makeup.

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