Conservationists say the southern bog turtle and roughhead shiner deserve endangered status as nonnative species threaten the rivers and swamps they call home.

“The powerful protections of the Endangered Species Act are these animals’ best bet for ... Today’s agreement also finalizes a date for determining protections for roughhead shiners — olive minnows ...

Thanks to human impacts, this once-abundant minnow now swims in less than 10 percent ... the largest substantive legal action in Endangered Species Act history. We're also helping the Topeka shiner ...

Next Tuesday is Earth Day, a time to recognize the need to protect the world’s environmental resources. Environmental advocates emphasize the need to take action now rather than waiting until ...

Only 14 viable bog turtle habitats remain across the species’ range ... delays in federal action for the roughhead shiner, an olive-colored minnow native to Virginia’s upper James River ...