Biologist Unveils Stunning Blue Gecko, Dubs the Discovery 'Vangoghgi'
Cnemapsis vangoghi was found during one such exploration, after the flash of indigo and mustard yellow which caught Agarawl's eye.
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San Francisco Airport Protects Endangered Species Until it Boasts More of Them Than Any Place on Earth
Beyond the tarmac of SFO airport lives a thriving population of endangered San Francisco garter snakes, one of the most beautiful on earth.
Religious Practices Have Preserved 125,000 Sacred Groves in India, Growing a Conservation Success
Sacred groves in India are patches of land that are communally protected with religious zeal, that also tend to be relic forest segments.
Iguanas Successfully Reintroduced to Galapagos Island After They Were Last Seen By Darwin 184 Years Ago
It has been almost two centuries since land iguanas were last seen on this Galapagos Island – and the sighting was recorded by Charles Darwin.
Oil and Gas Drilling Pays for 9,350-Acre Expansion of Great Sand Dunes Nat'l Park, Adding Colorado Ranch Wetlands
A nearby ranch was bought by a non-profit and turned over to National Park Service to expand Great Sand Dunes National Park by 9,350 acres.
Australia Sets Aside 30% of Land Mass to Protect its Unique Species
One of the most biologically diverse countries on Earth, so many of Australia's animals are found nowhere else on our planet.
Island is Wonderland for Penguins Once Again After Dog Helps Eradicate 300,000 Invasive Rabbits
The leafy tussock which tastes like celery is now over your head, and the numbers of insects are now very high
Giving Bits of Farmland Back To Nature Does Not Reduce Crop Yields, Landmark Study Shows
In the post-Brexit era, the government focused a lot of its farming policies at rewarding farmers for increasing for increasing biodiversity.
Tigers in Nepal Come Back From Brink of Extinction With Historic 190 Percent Increase
On Global Tiger Day last week, Nepal had some roaring-good news, reporting their wild tiger population is 190 percent higher than in 2009.
Rare Singing Hummingbird Unexpectedly Rediscovered in Colombia Cloaked in Iridescent Blue and Green
A blue and green hummingbird species was rediscovered in Colombia after scientists had recorded zero sightings for over 13 years.
Parts of the Great Barrier Reef Show Highest Coral Cover in 36 Years
Two main regions of the Great Barrier Reef are showing the highest amount of coral cover since monitoring began 36 years ago.
Global Plan Launched to Save Coral Reefs From Extinction
A worldwide coral conservation campaign will also preserve the livelihoods and culture of reef-dependent communities all over the world.
Undersea Robot Just Delivered 100,000 Heat-Resistant Baby Corals to the Great Barrier Reef
The briefcase-sized robot dispersed over 100,000 coral larvae across Australian reefs – and if it proves to be successful, it could just be the beginning.
Seaweed-Eating Giant Crabs Could Help Save Florida Coral Reefs - And They're Lovingly Named 'The Reef Goats'
The Caribbean king crab has been shown in a new study to clean 80% of invasive seaweed from coral reefs around the Florida Keys.
Common Human Antibiotic Can Heal Coral Diseases - 95% Success Rate With Amoxicillin
The common antibiotic Amoxicillin was used to treat disease-infected coral in Florida and shows great promise.
Scientists Find Giant Pristine Coral Reef Undiscovered Near Tahiti, With Clues There Are More
Researchers find one of the largest coral reefs in the world near Tahiti, with pristine rose-shaped corals stretching 2 miles.
Botanical Researchers Are 'Thrilled' After Discovering an Oak Tree Once Thought to Be Extinct
A lone tree standing about 30 feet-tall in Big Bend Nat'l Park is an oak once thought to be extinct (Q. tardifolia) for over a decade.
Rare 'Dinosaur Bird' Patiently Awaits a Lifelong Mate to Populate the Magnificent Species
A rare 'dinosaur' bird is awaiting a new mate after being moved to Exmoor Zoo in an effort to help save the shoebill species.
Rare Orchid Thought to Be Extinct in Vermont For 120 Years is Rediscovered - Biologists Call it 'Astonishing'
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department confirmed they've discovered a population of orchids believed to be extinct in Vermont since 1902.
Striking Photo of a Panther is Now Part of a Huge Project to Better Protect Amazon Diversity
Camera trap images from the Amazon rainforest are now part of a huge project to better protect the massive diversity of wildlife found there.
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