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crime1 month ago•2 min saved

Suspect Held in Connection to Missing USF Doctoral Students

A person is in custody in connection with the disappearance of two University of South Florida doctoral students in the Tampa area; authorities say the person is not one of the students and is barricaded at a home in the Lake Forest Community. The two students, Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy, are now considered endangered. Limon studies AI in environmental science and Bristy is studying chemical engineering; Bristy's family says she has kept in daily contact in the past. Police have not released details on what information led to the endangerment or the ongoing investigation.

via CBS News|

#crime #endangered #hillsborough-county-sheriffs-office

sciencenature3 months ago•6 min saved

Fruit boom could trigger a record breeding season for New Zealand’s kakapo

The endangered kakapo, New Zealand’s flightless parrot, could set a record for chicks as a bumper native fruit crop spurs a rare breeding season; conservation efforts have lifted the population from about 50 to more than 200, with live nest monitoring and predator-free island shelters supporting the birds’ complex, infrequent breeding cycles.

via AP News|

#breeding #conservation #endangered

world4 months ago•1 min saved

Multiple Zoos Mourn the Loss of Giraffes in Tragic Incidents

A beloved Masai giraffe named Kiko, born at Greenville Zoo and later moved to the Toronto Zoo, died after an accident while exploring a behind-the-scenes area. The zoo is investigating the incident, and Kiko had contributed to conservation efforts through a breeding program. The species is listed as endangered due to significant population decline.

via WLOS|

#accident #endangered #giraffe

local4 months ago•0 min saved

Reward Offered in Search for Missing Philadelphia Woman Donna Moonah

A woman named Donna Moonah, 49, went missing in Philadelphia on Christmas Eve, prompting an urgent search and a $5,000 reward for her safe return, with police considering her endangered.

via 6abc Philadelphia|

#endangered #local #missing-person

world5 months ago•2 min saved

Brisbane Bus Driver Rescues Koala in Need of a Ride

A koala named Peri was rescued from a light pole in Brisbane by a bus driver, taken on a bus ride, and safely released into the wild, highlighting ongoing threats to koalas and the importance of wildlife rescue efforts.

via ABC News|

#brisbane #endangered #koala

environment8 months ago•3 min saved

Australia approves first vaccine to protect koalas from chlamydia

A world-first single-dose vaccine has been approved in Australia to protect endangered koalas from chlamydia, a disease causing significant mortality and infertility, with the vaccine shown to reduce symptoms and death rates by at least 65%. Despite this advancement, conservationists emphasize habitat preservation as crucial, as habitat loss remains the primary threat to koalas' survival. The vaccine's development was supported by government funding, aiming to help combat the disease amid ongoing threats to koala populations.

via AP News|

#australia #chlamydia #endangered

environment10 months ago•2 min saved

World’s Smallest Snake Rediscovered in Barbados After 20 Years

The world's smallest snake, the Barbados threadsnake, was rediscovered after 20 years in Barbados during an ecological survey, highlighting concerns over habitat loss and the need for conservation efforts to protect this rare species and other local wildlife.

via The Guardian|

#barbados #conservation #endangered

science10 months ago•4 min saved

Rare Tiny Snake Discovered in Barbados After Two Decades

The world's smallest-known snake, the Barbados threadsnake, was rediscovered after nearly 20 years in Barbados, highlighting its rarity and the importance of habitat conservation.

via CBS News|

#barbados #endangered #rediscovery

nature10 months ago•4 min saved

Kākāpō: The Nearly Century-Old Chonky Parrot

The kākāpō is a large, flightless, nocturnal parrot native to New Zealand, known for its rotund shape, long lifespan of up to 90 years, and unique mating behavior called lekking. Once critically endangered due to human activity and introduced predators, conservation efforts have increased their numbers to around 242 in the wild, with all invasive predators eradicated from their current habitats.

via Live Science|

#bird #conservation #endangered

environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Rare Corpse Flower Draws Crowds with Its Decade-Long Bloom

Thousands of people are flocking to the Geelong Botanic Garden in Australia to witness the rare blooming of the "corpse flower," known for its foul odor resembling rotting flesh. The Amorphophallus Titanum blooms unpredictably, sometimes only once every decade, and its current bloom is drawing significant attention both in person and via livestream. Native to Indonesia and listed as endangered, the plant's conservation is crucial due to habitat loss. The event highlights the role of botanic gardens in preserving rare species.

via CNN|

#bloom #conservation #corpseflower

missing-persons2 years ago•0 min saved

"Bay Area Boys Found Safe After Endangered Missing Alert"

Two Bay Area boys, Daniel Wu and David Wu, who were considered "endangered missing," have been found safe after disappearing from Mountain View. They were believed to have been taken by Taylor Wu, and may have been traveling in a blue 2018 Ford Escape with a Missouri license plate. Mountain View police had asked the public to be on the lookout for the missing boys, and anyone with information was urged to call 911.

via SFGATE|

#bay-area #endangered #found-safe

endangered-species2 years ago•3 min saved

"Ship Collision Kills Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale off Virginia, Sparks Calls for Stricter Ship Speed Rules"

An endangered North Atlantic right whale, one of less than 360 remaining, was found dead off Virginia after suffering blunt force trauma from a ship strike, marking the fourth documented right whale death of 2024. The whale, a mother who gave birth to her sixth calf this season, had catastrophic injuries consistent with a vessel strike. Environmental groups have called for tighter regulations on commercial fishing and shipping to protect the vulnerable species, as human impacts continue to threaten their survival.

via CBS News|

#endangered #endangered-species #noaa

missing-persons2 years ago•1 min saved

Missing Colorado Mother and Children Found Safe

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation issued an endangered missing alert for a woman and her two children last seen leaving a Target in Edgewater, but they were later safely located in Castle Rock. No further information has been released.

via FOX 31 Denver|

#children #colorado #endangered

wildlife2 years ago•1 min saved

Discovery of a New Species: Unveiling a Rare Winged Creature with a Hairy Face

A new species of bat, named Myptis nustrale, has been discovered on the French island of Corsica. The medium-sized bat, measuring about an inch and a half long, is grayish in color with long ears and a hairy face. It is distinguished by a dark spot on its lower lip. The bats were found to hunt in dense evergreen forests and roost in cliffs and rocky outcroppings. With a restricted distribution and small population size, the species is considered endangered and vulnerable to climate change. DNA analysis revealed that the bats belong to a previously unknown species in the genus Myptis.

via Yahoo News|

#bats #corsica #dna-analysis

missing-person2 years ago•0 min saved

Endangered Outdoorsman Brad Nagel Still Missing, Statewide Search Underway

Authorities in Goodhue County are searching for Brad Nagel, a missing man who is considered endangered. Nagel, an avid outdoorsman, last had contact with his family on Wednesday night. He could be anywhere in Minnesota or beyond. Nagel is driving a black 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck with the license plate DLB549. If you have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Goodhue County Sheriff's Office.

via KSTP|

#endangered #goodhue-county #missing-man