The Cool Down on MSN

Experts thrilled after discovering rare plant not seen in US region for 70 years: 'It says we're doing something right'

Even species teetering on the brink can bounce back when given the opportunity. Experts thrilled after discovering rare plant ...
Center for Biological Diversity

Endangered Species Protection Sought for Two Florida Flowers

ST PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Center for Biological Diversity and biologist Kevan Schoonover McClelland filed petitions with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today seeking Endangered Species Act ...
NBC News

Hawaii’s endangered plant species face a long road to recovery after wildfires

As Hawaii continues its effort to contain wildfires across the Big Island and Maui, and a climbing death toll leaves residents shell-shocked, scientists across the United States have begun to take ...
usace.army.mil

Endangered species management is rapidly evolving, requires adaptation

Managing and protecting endangered plant and animal species found on U.S. Army installations has always been challenging. Now, with the number of these species expanding and the rules ...
The TrentonianOpinion

The State We’re In: New Jersey’s rare plants need their day in the sun

Hidden in the wet, shady woods of northwest New Jersey blooms a remarkable and rare plant – Yellow Hammond’s Spring Beauty.
Hawai‘i Public Radio

These Hawaiʻi native plants are the last of their kind in the wild

Hawaiʻi has more endangered plants than all other U.S. states combined. Here's a look at some of the species that are so rare ...
Post and Courier

Watch your step! A guide to SC's endangered plant species — and how to protect them.

When lawmakers discuss protecting the threatened and endangered species in local habitats, they mostly think about the Florida manatee, the leatherback sea turtle or the red-headed woodpecker. But ...