Population Trends
A tracked status dataset for our wildlife coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Wari Empire burial site yields ancient Peruvian hairless dogs
Archaeologists have discovered 1,200-year-old mummified remains of Peruvian hairless dogs at a pre-Inca site in Peru, revealing their elite status...
Genetic study clarifies Sri Lankan and Indian cobra lineages
A 2026 genetic analysis reveals mainland Indian spectacled cobras form a single, well-mixed population, while Sri Lankan cobras are a distinct...
SMP adopts new models for seabird trends
The British Trust for Ornithology has reviewed and recommended new statistical methods to improve seabird monitoring.
Bear Census Highlights Value of Coexistence Corridors in Central Apennines
A recent census has revealed encouraging signs for the endangered Marsican brown bear, with the population showing signs of expansion beyond its...