World

What Happens When Animals Get Off the Endangered List?

Not Black Or White

Just because your favorite animal is off the endangered list, doesn’t mean it’s safe.

articles/2016/09/07/what-happens-when-animals-get-off-the-endangered-list/160907-slattery-animals-off-endangered-list-tease_jlrsul
© Francois Lenoir / Reuters

We’ve got good news and bad news about your favorite cuddly mammal.

The good news is pandas are no longer considered an endangered species.

The bad news is that change might not mean much at all.

On Sunday, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources announced that it had changed...

We think “subscriber” would look good on you. Join now to unlock access.

Don't miss this subscriber exclusive article. 

Got a tip? Send it to The Daily Beast here.