Endangered Animals

May 8, 2026

Wild Cougar Family Spotted in Minnesota for the First Time in Over a Century

For more than a century, cougars in Minnesota occupied a space somewhere between ecological memory and modern folklore. Although hikers, hunters, and wildlife enthusiasts occasionally reported sightings or captured indistinct trail camera images, researchers lacked definitive evidence that the elusive predators had successfully reproduced within the state. That uncertainty has now shifted dramatically.

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December 19, 2025

185 Countries Agree To Protect 70 Species of Endangered Sharks and Rays

At the 20th conference of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), more than 185 countries voted to increase legal protections for 70 shark and ray species. It was announced in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, that new protections under an international wildlife trade treaty are to be implemented, and they will take effect within three to 18 months.

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October 9, 2025

World’s Best Wildlife Photographers Come Together in New Book To Shine Light on the Plight of Pangolins

Remembering Wildlife is a book series that uses stunning visuals to educate the world about endangered wildlife, and to celebrate its 10th anniversary, the series has released its biggest book to date. 10 Years of Remembering Wildlife features not only some of the best images from previous books and winners of a photo contest, but it also contains a section of photographs of the world’s most trafficked animal—the pangolin.

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July 17, 2025

Photographer Documents Elusive and Majestic Red-Crowned Cranes in Hokkaido

Symbolizing loyalty and longevity in Asian culture, the red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) is an elusive creature. Tall and majestic, these birds can live up to 30 years in captivity, but their habitat has been severely restricted. To see them, photographer Alex Yazlovsky made the long journey from the United States to the Japanese island of Hokkaido, which is home to a growing non-migratory population.

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