Extinction

Survival of the Fiercest: The Shoebill Faces Extinction Amidst Human Threats

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Kigali, Rwanda — The shoebill, known scientifically as Balaeniceps rex, is a solitary predator that inhabits the wetlands of central Africa, including Rwanda, Uganda, Zambia, and South Sudan. Marked by its large, shoe-shaped beak, this bird of prey possesses a remarkable ability to camouflage, allowing it to hunt a variety of creatures such as fish, amphibians, snakes, and even young crocodiles with deadly precision. Currently, the shoebill faces significant threats, with fewer than 5,000 individuals estimated to remain in the wild. These majestic birds are also present in captivity at several European zoos, where facilities … Read more

Urgent Legal Battle Unfolds to Save World’s Rarest Dolphins from Extinction

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Wellington, New Zealand — The Māui dolphin, numbering only between 30 to 50 in the wild, navigates the precarious waters off the western coast of New Zealand’s North Island, holding the unwanted title of the world’s rarest marine dolphin. These critically endangered mammals, known for their intelligence and complex social structures, face threats primarily from entanglement in fishing nets designed to capture commercial seafood. To combat this urgent conservation issue, Earthjustice and Law of the Wild took significant legal steps by filing a lawsuit in the United States Court of International Trade on December 4, … Read more