New Hope for 100 Threatened Species

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A new project wants to help 100 animals and plants that are in serious danger. It is called the Phoenix Species Project. Re:wild and the Bezos Earth Fund launched it on August 4, 2026. Together, they promised $200 million for work in 30 countries. The money will support projects for several years. The goal is to give threatened species a better chance to recover in the wild.

The list includes mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants. One example is the golden-crowned sifaka, a lemur from Madagascar. Other examples include a green salamander from the United States, a rare fish from Mexico, and the night parrot from Australia. Each species has different problems, so each project needs a different plan.

More than 100 groups will take part. Scientists, governments, Indigenous Peoples, conservationists, and local communities will work together. Their actions may include protecting forests, moving animals to safer places, controlling disease, and raising young animals before returning them to nature. Teams may also remove non-native species that harm local wildlife.

The project promises long-term support, not only small grants for a few months. It also plans to track progress by checking animal and plant populations and watching whether threats become smaller. This is a new promise, so the 100 species have not recovered yet. The positive news is that many local teams will now have more money, time, and scientific help to continue their work. The project shows that people can organize serious action before rare species disappear. It also offers a clear example of international cooperation.