Articles related to "Conservation Status"

An explanation of what we mean when we say a species is critically endangered, endangered, threatened, vulnerable, at risk, or of special concern.

Most woodpeckers are doing well, but some are endangered and many could face serious losses soon if we continue to destroy their mature forest habitat.

The Common Grackle prefers open spaces and is frequently seen foraging on the ground. It looks black but has beautiful shades of colour when seen from the right angle.

The Peacock butterfly is one of the most common butterflies found in the UK. It is spread throughout most of the country and is pushing north into even the Hebrides.

Possibly the largest of North American woodpeckers, the Pileated Woodpecker relies on forests with large dead trees and lots of insects, especially carpenter ants.

The Sandhill Crane is the crane species most commonly seen in North America. It is found in Mexico, the United States, Canada, and eastern Siberia.

Formerly known as the Common Snipe, Gallinago delicata is a common and interesting bird of bogs and marshes in North America.

The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species provides a uniform method for assessing how well a species is doing and assigning a conservation status. Here are the basic ideas.

After more than a century Bicknell's Thrush, Catharus bicknelli, gained its own species designation. The next century may record its decline.

This tiny delicate terrestrial orchid is confined to parts of the Australian east coast and is considered rare.

Long-line fishing boats catch tuna and other fish, and many an albatross. Most species of albatross are now threatened with extinction.

Civil unrest has prevented serious conservation efforts. Reintroduction of pygmy hippos into protected areas may benefit from species' adaptability to new environments.

This small rainforest tree is confined to a small area of eastern Australia. It is considered rare and contains chemicals with potential for pesticide development.

Destruction of aquatic habitat and invasive species are among the many factors that are causing a decline in North American freshwater fish and threaten their survival.

The Small Tortoiseshell Butterfly (Aglais urticae) is one of the most common British butterflies and is found almost everywhere in the UK.

The Cabbage White butterfly, the bane of vegetable gardeners, is actually two different species; the Large White (Pieris brassicae) and the Small White (Pieris rapae).

In both hemispheres, birdwatchers have the same fear: there are fewer birds. According to research, 1186 of the 10000 winged species still alive are disappearing.

The CMS provides a forum for countries to cooperate in the protection of wildlife that migrates. Agreements, MoUs and Initiatives are used to protect endangered species.

The Piping Plover is a small bird that is very hard to see on the beach. It nests on beaches, and on inland slat flats. Nests are frequently destroyed by human activity.

Highly respected international organization moves Florida manatees to Endangered status. US agencies look to downgrade species to help boating and development interests.

Every serious birder has a favorite field guide and knows how to use it to make quick and accurate bird identifications in the field. It's an easy skill to learn.

With the exciting recent find of a jaguar alive and well living in Arizona, wildlife lovers everywhere have renewed hope for this majestic cat.

Rarely seen in the wild, this reclusive cat has been placed in a genus all its own.

The arctic fox is a beautiful but hardy animal thriving in the frigid coastal areas of the Arctic Ocean.

The last adult Chinese Paddlefish was seen in the Yangtze River in 2003 and no young fish have been seen since 1995.

The Great Spotted Woodpecker lives in much of the northern hemisphere, except in North America, and still thrives despite human activities throughout its range.

White Sharks are the most notorious shark in the ocean. No thanks to movies that portray them as indiscriminate man eaters, and the ultimate prize to be won by fishermen.

Bobcat populations throughout the United States have fluctuated over the years, but today their numbers remain strong.

Thanks to Animal Planet's Meerkat Manor; this little mammal has become the social ambassador of the South African Desert.

Capable of eating 1,200 mosquitoes in an hour, the little brown bat has earned the reputation of being the best bug killer anywhere in the world.

Despite their fascinating reputation for attacking venomous snakes, mongooses are non-aggressive towards people.