Conservation News ~ 2 August 2024

• New species of pseudoscorpion discovered near Boulder
• Scientists Just Discovered a Brand New Species of Shark
• Marathon Oil Agrees to Record Penalty for Alleged Clean Air Act Violations
• ‘Cause for shellebration’: OKC Zoo announces birth of rare giant tortoises
• New species of 'territorial' fish discovered in China river
• Deforestation in Colombia falls to lowest level in 23 years
• Six endangered sea turtles released into waters off Cape Cod after months of rehab
• ZSI scientist discover new species of dogfish shark Squalus hima from India
• New species of tiny pink crab found in South China Sea
• Three new species of goosefish found in southeast Asia seas
• Amazon deforestation cut by 83% in places protected by Indigenous communities
• Land protection initiatives reduced Amazon deforestation by up to 83%, new analysis finds
• New species found on cacao mimics another animal in Colombia
• 'Florida bass' found to be distinct species from largemouth bass
• Hundreds of giant tortoises return to Galápagos Islands as part of conservation program
• Florida grasshopper sparrow: scientists hail resurgence of endangered bird
• 'Endangered' status to remain in effect for Washington wolves
• Rare whale spotted off Irish coast for first time in 114 years
• Californians' water usage is down 9%
• New snake species reveals rare reptilian social behavior
• This co-op is growing baby trees in a shipping container to help reforest Colorado's burn scars
• New Spider Species Named After Icelandic President
• Brazilian researchers discover new shrimp species
• New Species Of Giant Snake Discovered During Filming Of TV Show
• Crocodiles that were nearly extinct make a comeback in Cambodia
• Feds weigh removing endangered species protections from grizzlies
• Action needed to conserve most threatened vertebrate group - updated Amphibian Conservation Action Plan
• Alpenzoo Innsbruck and IUCN SSC launches new Centre for Species Survival to aid endangered wildlife
• Kick-off meeting on mangrove restoration and hybrid NbS in the Mekong Delta
• IUCN calls for increased representation and focus on nature conservation at 46th session of the World Heritage Committee
• Launch of the ReSea Project in Comoros: Empowering coastal communities for climate resilience
• Africa Ocean Forum Concludes with Promising Outcomes for Ocean Conservation and Governance
• Deep Sea Mining Podcast: His Excellency, Surangel S. Whipps Jr, President of the Republic of Palau, leads final episode
• IUCN welcomes 16 new Members
• Scientists unveil new slime-ejecting velvet worm species after a century
• Gray wolves to remain on state endangered list after 5-4 vote
• California experiences its 100th day of renewable energy sources meeting 100% of electricity demand
• New species of toad with pink thighs discovered in China
• Zoo hatches record number of condor chicks to release into the wild
• Decades of conservation efforts lead to 'landmark' hatching of 60 nearly extinct crocodiles
• 10 Giant Clam Species Proposed for Endangered Species Act Protection
• Two South American Bird Species Receive U.S. Endangered Species Protections
• Colombia orchid sanctuary collects and clones endangered species
• 'Cryptic' pregnant reptile found hiding on mountain in Angola. It's a new species
• Fishermen discover brand new species of predator with 24 rows of teeth
• Conservationists thrilled after species reintroduction yields first lion cub birth in over 150 years
• Los Angeles Zoo sets record with 17 California condor chicks hatched in 2024
• Bay-Delta longfin smelt wins Endangered Species Act protections
• Philippines oil spill sparks fears of environmental catastrophe
• Another California fish is added to the federal endangered species list
• New species of giraffe catfish discovered in Congo basin
• New Caledonia’s favourite bird thriving after conservation push
• Four new species of tarantula found in Brazil.
• New species of 1-foot long eel with 'sharp' teeth found lurking in crevices