Conservation
Rare fynbos species rediscovered in Kogelberg Reserve after 40 years
A rare fynbos species, feared extinct for nearly 40 years, has been rediscovered in South Africa's Kogelberg Nature Reserve. In September, a team found eight surviving plants of Erica cunoniensis on Buffelstalberg. The discovery highlights the resilience of nature amid ongoing conservation efforts.
Trump administration targets jobs in environmental agencies
The Trump administration has initiated cuts to federal employees at the Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Interior, focusing on conservation and research roles. Furloughs at the EPA coincide with the government shutdown, while the Interior plans to eliminate over 2,000 positions. Critics argue these moves undermine environmental protections amid ongoing litigation.
2025 assessment highlights pollinator extinction risks in North America
A comprehensive 2025 assessment of nearly 1,600 native North American pollinators found that over one in five species face elevated extinction risk. Commercial beekeepers reported unprecedented 60-70% colony losses between June 2024 and March 2025, the worst since 2006. These declines underscore interconnected threats like pesticides, habitat loss, and climate change.
Giant woolly rat rediscovered in Papua New Guinea mountains
A Czech researcher has captured the first photos and videos of the elusive Subalpine Woolly Rat after it vanished from records for three decades. František Vejmělka's six-month expedition in New Guinea's highlands revealed new details about this massive rodent. The discovery highlights the untapped biodiversity in one of the world's last unexplored regions.
Mexico Jaguar Population Increases 30 Percent
Jaguar numbers in Mexico rose by 30 percent as reported on September 10, 2025, following conservation efforts. This positive development was noted in environmental news updates.
Guilds criticize declaration of 99 priority sites for conservation
Chile's Ministry of Environment aims to protect 99 priority sites covering nearly 4 million hectares to meet the goal of conserving 30% of the national territory. However, guilds such as Sonami, CPC, and SalmonChile have criticized the initiative, arguing it creates uncertainty for existing productive activities. Aarón Cavieres, director of the Biodiversity and Protected Areas Service, defends that it does not affect regularized projects.
Deep-sea mining poses new threat to sharks and rays
A new study warns that proposed deep-sea mining could endanger 30 species of sharks, rays, and chimaeras whose habitats overlap with mining zones. Nearly two-thirds of these species are already threatened with extinction from human impacts. Researchers from the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa highlight risks from seafloor disruptions and sediment plumes.
Jaguar Population Rises in Mexico
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Jaguar numbers in Mexico have increased by 30% following conservation efforts, as announced on September 15, 2025. This positive development aids biodiversity recovery. Experts attribute the rise to protected habitats and anti-poaching measures.
Study challenges narrative of accelerating extinction rates
A new analysis of 500 years of extinction data reveals that species losses peaked about a century ago and have since declined, contradicting assumptions of a rapidly worsening crisis. Researchers from the University of Arizona found that past extinctions were mainly driven by invasive species on islands, while current threats center on habitat destruction on continents. The study emphasizes the need for accurate assessments to inform conservation efforts.