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Conservation News ~ 27 March 2026

3/27/2026

Critically endangered kākāpō parrot has standout breeding season
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters
Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows
Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief
Scientists discover hidden species among Borneo's “fanged frogs”
Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK
Critically Endangered Okapi Calf Born at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center
Twin Cities plays major role in plan to protect endangered rusty patched bumblebee
Sea levels are already higher than we thought, according to new calculations
Two Species Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Are Found Thriving in New Guinea
'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds
New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
Scientists discover seven strange frog-like insects hidden in uganda's rainforest
Horseshoe Crab Harvesting Will Soon Be Banned in New York
Calif. tribe takes back over 600 acres near Palm Springs in historic land return
'New Era': Landmark Policy to Expand Tribal Stewardship for At Least 7.5 Million Acres in California
Emergency Lawsuit Challenges Trump's Unlawful Extinction Committee Meeting
Scientists discover new bee species that depends on native Texas shrub
An 'ethereal' new-to-science poison dart frog from the Amazon
Experts call for more attention to African wild pigs
Galicia brings together the IUCN and its Members to discuss the future of conservation
New report highlights need for clearer biodiversity reporting in the renewable energy transition
IUCN seeks greater political will to safeguard pastoralists and rangelands
Mapping Nature in Action: NAbSA Releases New Factsheets on Global Contributions for Nature
New RISE Challenge grantees and guidance launched to address gender-based violence and environment…
IUCN and partners support Model Forests in Asia to advance sustainable landscape management
Hong Kong launches new Nature-based Solutions Design Guidelines
IUCN and CGIAR join forces to drive Nature-Positive transformation of Global Food and Agricultural Systems - Press release | IUCN
24 States Sue E.P.A. Over Climate Change Decision
Sweden’s ‘old-growth’ natural forests store 83% more carbon than managed woodlands – new study
Aotearoa (New Zealand) Tohorā Oranga Bill: legal personhood of whales
Hawaii tests asphalt made with recycled plastics and fishing nets for shedding
San Francisco’s Revamped Seawall Will Teem With Life
Columbus Zoo Welcomes Endangered Masai Giraffe Calf, Adding to Critical Conservation Record
Satellite images show how fast California's snowpack is melting
DNA reveals two new bass species hidden in plain sight
A Flying Snake, Turquoise Viper and Variety of Geckos Among New Species Found in Cambodia
Deadly fungal disease that attacks bats detected for first time in Oregon
$78 million awarded for L.A. County park projects
Jellyfish of new species, found off Okinawa, likely use lures to catch fish
Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983
Lincoln Park Zoo Celebrates Healthy Birth of Endangered Baby Black Rhino
Mexico's monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species
STATEMENT: California Dept. of Fish and Wildlife recommends limited action to protect ocean
Indonesia plan to rezone elephant reserve for carbon trading and tourism sparks backlash
Plastic bottles recycled into Parkinson's drug using bacteria
Snowy owls, giant otters, hammerhead sharks considered for greater protection at UN conference
A Deep-Sea Discovery Reveals 24 New Species and a Rare Scientific Breakthrough

Conservation News ~ 13 March 2026

3/13/2026

Critically endangered kākāpō parrot has standout breeding season
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters
Earth is warming faster than previously estimated, new study shows
Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief
Scientists discover hidden species among Borneo's “fanged frogs”
Large tortoiseshell butterfly confirmed no longer extinct in UK
Critically Endangered Okapi Calf Born at Freeport-McMoRan Audubon Species Survival Center
Twin Cities plays major role in plan to protect endangered rusty patched bumblebee
Sea levels are already higher than we thought, according to new calculations
Two Species Thought Extinct for 6,000 Years Are Found Thriving in New Guinea
'A sobering preview': extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds
New African species confirms evolutionary origin of magic mushrooms
Scientists discover seven strange frog-like insects hidden in uganda's rainforest
Horseshoe Crab Harvesting Will Soon Be Banned in New York
Calif. tribe takes back over 600 acres near Palm Springs in historic land return

Conservation News ~ 6 March 2026

3/6/2026

IPBES Business and Biodiversity Report highlights collaboration needed to contribute towards global goals for nature
Indigenous communities lead first-ever assessment of fish biodiversity in Salween Peace Park
New IRENA-CREEI-IUCN report highlights how solar PV can support nature-positive energy transitions
Protecting species in a changing landscape: new study maps key threats in Northern San José
IUCN and CBD support countries to advance national action on biodiversity conservation under Target 3
BRIDGE Gender Grants: Supporting Women’s Leadership in Transboundary Water Governance
IUCN and UNEP launch the CREATES programme to strengthen climate-resilient transboundary water governance and management in Eastern Africa
Mountain lions gain protection under California’s Endangered Species Act
As deadline looms, Western states don't agree on Colorado River allocations
Florida lists reef geckos as 'threatened'
US mining company Alcoa hit with ‘unprecedented’ $55m penalty for illegal clearing of WA jarrah forests
Milestone for Rewilding as Ostriches Return to Saudi Desert After 100-year Absence
Once on the edge of extinction, stork found in Georgia to be removed from endangered species list
Scientists discover “ghostly” jellyfish and 25 possible new species in major breakthrough
Chestnut's Forestry Project Is Now The First Such U.S. FSC-Verified Initiative For Biodiversity
American Forest Foundation plants millionth tree, expanding income opportunities
158 Giant Endangered Tortoises Released on Galápagos Island Where They'd Been Extinct
Trump’s Order Aims to Boost Ingredient Used in Roundup
Low river levels expose ancient Amazon face engravings
Researchers eye jaguar conservation wins under Brazil Indigenous stewardship project
Rising atmospheric CO2 reduces nitrogen availability in boreal forests
Amazon deforestation on pace to be the lowest on record, says Brazil
Trump Administration Allows New Mexico Ranchers to Kill Endangered Mexican Wolf
After 175 years, Galápagos giant tortoises return home
Trump administration to remove decades-old protections from Interior Alaska land
Sierra Nevada red fox detected in the Lake Tahoe area for the first time in decades
Trump Administration Strips Lesser Prairie Chicken of Endangered Species Protections
EPA says greenhouse gasses don't harm environment or health
UH scientists discover 10 new species of Hawaiian moths
Plant near extinction multiplied eightfold thanks to solar panels
Panama's golden frogs beat extinction | Popular Science
Washoe Tribe Completes Purchase of Largest Indigenous Land Return in Sierra Nevada
Kazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigers
Scientists Just Found Five New Animal Species That Hide in Plain Sight
The First North Coast Condors Have Built a Nest in an Old-Growth Redwood, and There Very Well May Be an Egg in It
Spreading crushed rock on farms could absorb 1 billion tonnes of CO2
Electric Buses Have Passed a Brutal Cold-Weather Test
Ranchers can now get permits to kill endangered wolves
Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
New species of ancient mollusk found in South Korean waters