ESA Success Stories: Survival Of The Protected
Since its creation in 1973, the Endangered Species Act has prevented the extinction of 99 percent of listed species.
- By Jennifer Roberts - May 29th, 2026
Endangered Species
The God Squad: Too Much Power?
The Endangered Species Committee, also known as the "God Squad," has the power to override the Endangered Species Act and condemn species to extinction. It is rarely convened, but recent developments show that may be changing.
- By Jennifer Roberts - April 19th, 2026
Olympic National Park's Marmots Move One Step Closer To Endangered Status
Olympic National Park's beloved marmots are being considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act.
- By Jan Wesner Childs - February 14th, 2026
Conservation Groups Push For Monarch Butterfly Protections
Two conservation groups are pushing the federal government to follow through on federal protections under the Endangered Species Act for monarch butterflies, common in many national parks.
- By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2026
Young Condor Receives Treatment For Lead Poisoning From Poacher-Killed Elk In Redwood National Park
Earlier in October, Yurok condor A6 (Me-new-kwek’, "I am bashful or shy"), along with several other condors in the new population, fed on a poacher-killed elk within Redwood National Park in the Bald Hills of Humboldt County. In a routine autumn health check conducted a few days later, five out of eight birds were found to have concerning levels of lead in their blood.
Creature Feature: Rescuing the Island Fox is a Complicated Long-Term Project
The foxes of the Channel Islands were recently rescued from the brink of extinction. Now the trick is to keep them healthy and restore their numbers to sustainable levels.
Young Panther is Killed Crossing a Road in Everglades National Park
A car struck and killed a panther kitten Monday night in Everglades National Park. There are probably fewer than 100 panthers left in south Florida, so the death of even a single youngster is very sad.
Leatherback Turtle Nests on Cape Hatteras
Whether it's the result of climate change or simply a growing and expanding population of leatherback turtles is for the scientists to determine. For now, just the fact that a leatherback turtle has left a nest of eggs on a beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore is pretty exciting news.
- July 2nd, 2007
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