Descrito para la ciencia en 2005, el tritón del Montseny es el anfibio más amenazado de Europa occidental. Para este endemismo del macizo catalán que le da nombre se desarrolla un programa que pretende asegurar la supervivencia de una especie oculta para el mundo largo tiempo en unos pocos y recónditos torrentes. Las primeras liberaciones de ejemplares criados en cautividad ya se han producido. Leer más.

Hawaii is famous for its tranquil beaches, surfing, and for pairing pineapple with pizza. But it is Hawaii’s green sea turtles that are one of the most popular tourist draws today. Hundreds of thousands of tourists trek to Oahu’s North Shore every year to see these creatures haul out of the ocean to bask on the sand under the tropical sun. Leer más.

With the recent discovery of offshore oil, São Toméans will soon face the challenge of reconciling rapid economic development with preserving their natural heritage. Young Explorer Rayna Bell will return to the island with a team of expert scientists to discover just how many species occupy the habitat and how rare and irreplaceable they might be. Leer más.

These habitats must include both aquatic and terrestrial environments, and provide access to food, shelter and migration corridors, plus aestivation, hibernation, breeding, and nesting sites. Leer más.