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July 30, 2015
NYC Light Show Aims to Raise Awareness About Endangered Species
Getting people to pay attention to a huge, global problem is easier when you have an enormous...NYC Light Show Aims to Raise Awareness About Endangered Species Read more
July 28, 2015
Northern White Rhino Dies, Leaving Only 4 Left on Earth
One of the last five northern white rhinoceroses in the world has died. Three females and one...Northern White Rhino Dies, Leaving Only 4 Left on Earth Read more
July 14, 2015
Surprise! Infrared Camera Reveals Black Leopard's Hidden Spots
The black leopard of the Malaysian Peninsula actually has hidden leopard spots, which can be...Surprise! Infrared Camera Reveals Black Leopard's Hidden Spots Read more
June 26, 2015
Will Fake Rhino Horns Curb Poaching?
A company is making synthetic rhino horn in order to flood the market and drop the price,...
June 17, 2015
Manitoba moves to protect endangered ecosystems, animals and plants
Manitoba’s NDP government is moving to protect five animal and plant species and two ecosystems...Manitoba moves to protect endangered ecosystems, animals and plants Read more
June 9, 2015
Oh, You Deer: Newborn Mini Fawn Is Seriously Cute
What's cuter than a baby deer? A baby deer you can hold in the palm of your hand, of course.
June 8, 2015
In Photos: The Last 5 Northern White Rhinos
Just five northern white rhinoceroses remain in the wild. And chances of them breeding, without...
June 8, 2015
Then There Were 5: Inside the Race to Save the Northern White Rhino
Only five northern white rhinoceroses are left on Earth. Can reproductive technology save a...Then There Were 5: Inside the Race to Save the Northern White Rhino Read more
June 4, 2015
Antechinus Photos: New Marsupials Die for Sex
The bristly, sex-crazed antechinus has two previously unknown species in its family, a new study...
May 29, 2015
Court upholds controversial changes to Ontario’s endangered species rules
An Ontario court has upheld changes to Ontario’s Endangered Species Act that environmental...Court upholds controversial changes to Ontario’s endangered species rules Read more
May 25, 2015
South African vets treat rhino whose horns were cut off by poachers
Saving the Survivors, a South African group that treats rhinos with gunshot wounds, facial...South African vets treat rhino whose horns were cut off by poachers Read more
May 21, 2015
Cartwheeling Spider, Corpse-Hoarding Wasp Among Bizarre New Species
A morbidly maternal wasp, a crop-circle-creating pufferfish and an acrobatic arachnid are among...Cartwheeling Spider, Corpse-Hoarding Wasp Among Bizarre New Species Read more
May 6, 2015
Indonesian police find endangered cockatoos smuggled in water bottles
Indonesian police stopped a man allegedly smuggling almost two dozen endangered yellow-crested...Indonesian police find endangered cockatoos smuggled in water bottles Read more
April 22, 2015
Only 3 Wolves Are Left at Isle Royale National Park
Inbreeding is to blame for the decline in wolves at Isle Royale National Park, ecologists say,...Only 3 Wolves Are Left at Isle Royale National Park Read more
April 16, 2015
1st Photo of Rare Monkey Proves It's Not Extinct
The long-vanished Bouvier's red colobus monkey has been spotted again in a remote Congo forest.
March 12, 2015
Photos of the Incredible Leatherback Turtle Rescue
See photos of wildlife experts in South Carolina rescuing a stranded leatherback turtle on March...Photos of the Incredible Leatherback Turtle Rescue Read more
March 12, 2015
Rescued Leatherback Turtle Released Today in South Carolina
A rare leatherback turtle stranded on a remote South Carolina beach was released back into the...Rescued Leatherback Turtle Released Today in South Carolina Read more
March 10, 2015
Photo First: Rare Tiger Family Portrait
For the first time, conservationists have spotted an Amur tiger dad leading his family along a...
February 23, 2015
Rarest Big Cat on Earth Starting to Make a Comeback
Things are starting to look up for the rarest big cat on the planet.Rarest Big Cat on Earth Starting to Make a Comeback Read more
February 19, 2015
Great White Sharks Are Late Bloomers
Great white sharks may have an even more delayed adolescence than humans, not reaching sexual...
February 17, 2015
Mexican Wolf Population Now Tops 100 in US
Federal officials counted 109 wild Mexican wolves, or lobos, in the Southwest in 2014, up from...
February 13, 2015
Wayward Grand Canyon Wolf Was Killed in Utah, DNA Confirms
DNA tests have confirmed that an endangered gray wolf killed in Utah in December was the same...Wayward Grand Canyon Wolf Was Killed in Utah, DNA Confirms Read more
February 11, 2015
Research at ‘Frozen Zoo’ gene bank aims to resurrect extinct species
The survival of the northern white rhinoceros and dozens of other species could hinge on the...Research at ‘Frozen Zoo’ gene bank aims to resurrect extinct species Read more
January 29, 2015
Rare Red Fox Reappears in Yosemite Park
The elusive and rare Sierra Nevada red fox has been spotted in Yosemite National Park for the...
January 13, 2015
Can 'Good' Bacteria Save Bats From Killer Fungus?
Successfully combating the disease has been difficult, but a group has been exploring some new...
January 9, 2015
It's a Girl! Newborn Killer Whale Identified in Endangered Pod
Researchers have determined the baby orca born into a pod off the west coast is a female.It's a Girl! Newborn Killer Whale Identified in Endangered Pod Read more
January 5, 2015
Newborn Killer Whale Brings Hope for Endangered Pod
A baby killer whale was born into the endangered J-pod that lives off the coast of Washington state.Newborn Killer Whale Brings Hope for Endangered Pod Read more
January 2, 2015
Monarch Butterflies Considered for Endangered Species Status
The monarch butterfly, once common across the United States, could soon end up on the Endangered...Monarch Butterflies Considered for Endangered Species Status Read more
December 30, 2014
Grand Canyon Gray Wolf May Have Been Shot in Utah
A coyote hunter in Utah mistakenly shot and killed an endangered gray wolf, which wildlife...
December 10, 2014
Two-Headed Baby Salamander Isn't Radioactive, But It Is Weird
A salamander tadpole with two seemingly functional heads is born in Israel, and researchers are...Two-Headed Baby Salamander Isn't Radioactive, But It Is Weird Read more
December 9, 2014
In Photos: The World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal
Illegal gillnet fishing in the Gulf of California is driving the vaquita, a tiny, critically...In Photos: The World's Most Endangered Marine Mammal Read more
December 9, 2014
Critically Endangered Porpoise Could Be Extinct in Four Years
The world's most endangered porpoise could go extinct in four or five years if the Mexican...Critically Endangered Porpoise Could Be Extinct in Four Years Read more
November 24, 2014
Autopsies from Space: Who Killed the Sea Lions?
A decade ago, we set out to unravel deep ocean crime scenes we weren’t even sure existed. The...
November 9, 2014
Pangolin 'Medicine' Trade Leading to Rapid Extinction
Despite their recognition as an endangered species and the supposed protection that brings,...Pangolin 'Medicine' Trade Leading to Rapid Extinction Read more
November 6, 2014
Getting the Buzz on Bees
Because bees are big business in the U.S., collecting and sharing data about the insect is...
November 3, 2014
Deer with 'Vampire Fangs' Spotted for 1st Time in Decades
Rare fanged musk deer were spotted in Afghanistan for the first time in 60 years.Deer with 'Vampire Fangs' Spotted for 1st Time in Decades Read more
October 28, 2014
N.S. wildlife officers looking for poachers of endangered mainland moose
Nova Scotia wildlife officers are seeking public help in identifying poachers who killed an...N.S. wildlife officers looking for poachers of endangered mainland moose Read more
October 28, 2014
Near-Extinct Galápagos Island Tortoises Make Colossal Comeback
Once down to only 15 animals, giant tortoises on Espãnola, a tiny Galápagos island, now number...Near-Extinct Galápagos Island Tortoises Make Colossal Comeback Read more
October 6, 2014
Birds of a Feather: Whooping Cranes Need Parents More Like Them
Whooping cranes raised by humans are turning out to be bad parents, and scientists are testing a...Birds of a Feather: Whooping Cranes Need Parents More Like Them Read more
September 24, 2014
Suspenseful Video: Alligator Attacks Scaredy Cat
An amazing video from the Florida Keys shows a curious domestic cat nearly become a midnight...
September 12, 2014
New Protections for Sharks Take Effect This Weekend
Good news for shark lovers: This weekend, new international laws will go into effect to...New Protections for Sharks Take Effect This Weekend Read more
September 9, 2014
Endangered Pupfish Could Vanish in 30 Years, Egg by Egg
The Devils Hole pupfish, an inch-long fish that sparked a Supreme Court battle, could go extinct...Endangered Pupfish Could Vanish in 30 Years, Egg by Egg Read more
September 8, 2014
6th Mass Extinction? Humans Kill Species Faster Than They're Created
Species are dying off thousands of times faster than they are being created, according to new...6th Mass Extinction? Humans Kill Species Faster Than They're Created Read more
August 28, 2014
20 Corals Added to Endangered Species List
A tenfold increase in protected coral species was announced Wednesday, with 20 new corals added...
August 22, 2014
Lemur Lady Campaigns for Endangered Lemurs
Renowned scientist and conservationist Patricia Wright battles to save one of the world’s most...
August 21, 2014
Moose sex project scores more land in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick
More land has been set aside to encourage the migration of New Brunswick’s moose population into...Moose sex project scores more land in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick Read more
August 18, 2014
Speed Limits Could Save Rarest Dragonfly
Summer speed limits could reduce roadkill deaths for the rare Hine's emerald dragonfly, an...
August 14, 2014
Triplets! Giant Panda Gives Birth to 'Rare' Trio in China
China welcomed the birth of the world's first known surviving panda triplets, a rare event for...Triplets! Giant Panda Gives Birth to 'Rare' Trio in China Read more
August 13, 2014
Poachers Force Massive Rhino Evacuation
South Africa will evacuate hundreds of rhinos to reduce the impact of poaching on the...
July 29, 2014
Rare Pangolins May Be Eaten to Extinction, Conservationists Warn
They've been described as walking artichokes and the most trafficked mammals in the world. Now,...Rare Pangolins May Be Eaten to Extinction, Conservationists Warn Read more