Endangered Species

A new group of endangered beetles has been discovered in Roscommon. The rare species has only ever been found in Michigan and Ontario.

A Michigan Congressman has introduced a bill that would ensure the future of lake sturgeon spearing in the state.

Lake sturgeon may soon be added to the nation's endangered species list. But some Michigan lawmakers and conservation groups say the proposal is unnecessary.

Ranchers across the Midwest are battling black vultures, a federally protected bird that has a reputation for killing newborn livestock. While the birds play a major ecological role, their expanding population is becoming a big nuisance for producers.

Researchers say there are 24 species of fireflies in Michigan. Currently none are at the risk of extinction, however, residents have seen less fireflies over the years, and this can be due to several reasons.

The Great Lakes are home to the largest coastal dune ecosystem in the world. These vulnerable dunes support a variety of unique plants, insects, and animals – including an endangered, tiny bird.

Michigan wildlife experts updated the list for the first time since 2009. They added 58 more species to the list and 36 were removed.

A group of volunteers will be planting jack pine trees May 6 in Crawford County. But the effort isn’t just trees-for-trees sake – the planting supports the special habitat of a threatened bird.

The first piping plover to return to the Great Lakes region was reported at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore last week. Advocates met Friday to discuss the endangered bird and policies that could improve protection.

Last month, the monarch butterfly was announced as an internationally endangered species. In Michigan, it’s still considered safe.