Threatened species list ballooned in 2023, data shows

Australia’s list of imperilled species ballooned in 2023, with a record number of new plants, animals and ecosystems deemed in danger of extinction. The Australian Conservation Foundation says 144 new entries were added last year, including reptiles, birds, fish and frogs. The spike reflects federal government efforts to clear a backlog of listings that should […]

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