#endangered hawaii

Lawsuit filed to protect habitat for 49 endangered species in Hawaiʻi

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit against the US Fish and Wildlife Service for allegedly failing to protect critical habitat for 49 endangered Hawaiian Islands species.

Group threatens lawsuit seeking habitat protection for 49 endangered species in Hawaiʻi

The Center for Biological Diversity filed a formal notice of intent to sue the US Fish and Wildlife Service on Wednesday for allegedly failing to protect critical habitat for 49 endangered species in the Hawaiian Islands.

UH: Seven-Fold Increase in Number of Wēkiu Bugs on Maunakea

The population of the endemic wēkiu bug, which can only be found on cinder cones on the summit of Maunakea, remains healthy according to the insect captures recorded during the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Center for Maunakea Stewardship’s annual arthropod monitoring surveys this year.

ʻAlalā Project Plans Further Releases After Bird Deaths

Members of The ‘Alalā Project say that the reintroduction of captive-raised birds without the benefit of experienced ‘Alalā already in the wild is challenging.

Endangered ʻAlalā Brought Back into Protective Aviary After 3 Deaths

Although the birds had been observed doing well and eating from feeders placed in the area, three ‘Alalā, or Hawaiian crow, were found dead over the last week.