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November 10, 2017
The Story Behind That Viral Photo of a Lonely Rhino
His name is Sudan, and he's been alone for awhile.The Story Behind That Viral Photo of a Lonely Rhino Read more

November 3, 2017
New Orangutan Species Is World's Most Endangered Great Ape
The orangutan lives on Sumatra, south of a lake in the caldera of a supervolcano. There are...New Orangutan Species Is World's Most Endangered Great Ape Read more

October 19, 2017
Calgary Zoo hatches 50 endangered greater sage grouse birds
The Calgary Zoo says it has successfully hatched several dozen greater sage grouse in an effort...Calgary Zoo hatches 50 endangered greater sage grouse birds Read more

September 30, 2017
Biologists work to save Quebec’s ‘most urban’ snake as construction booms
Brown snakes aren’t venomous and they serve an important role in urban ecosystems by feeding on...Biologists work to save Quebec’s ‘most urban’ snake as construction booms Read more

September 20, 2017
Animal group takes Ontario minister to court over endangered species
Animal Justice filed an application in divisional court Tuesday seeking a judicial review of the...Animal group takes Ontario minister to court over endangered species Read more

September 20, 2017
Edmonton Valley Zoo needs help naming baby red panda twins
The Edmonton Valley Zoo is home to two new little bundles of cuddly joy after the zoo’s resident...Edmonton Valley Zoo needs help naming baby red panda twins Read more

September 19, 2017
Calgary Zoo leaps into action to help endangered northern leopard frog
The Calgary Zoo announced Tuesday it would be launching a new breeding program to help the...Calgary Zoo leaps into action to help endangered northern leopard frog Read more

August 30, 2017
Climate Change Is Driving These Cute Mountain Critters Out of Their Homes
Climate change is stealing the American pika's habitat in the Sierra Nevada mountains.Climate Change Is Driving These Cute Mountain Critters Out of Their Homes Read more

August 9, 2017
After 12 whale deaths in 2 months Fisheries Canada solicits public’s advice on what to do
The decision to consult the general public now comes at an awkward time for the fisheries...After 12 whale deaths in 2 months Fisheries Canada solicits public’s advice on what to do Read more

June 22, 2017
Even Ugly Animals Can Win Hearts and Dollars for Conservation
Must the money raised to save wildlife always aid the most popular animals? New research...Even Ugly Animals Can Win Hearts and Dollars for Conservation Read more

June 6, 2017
One of Malaysia's Last Sumatran Rhinos Dies
Fewer than 100 Sumatran rhinoceroses are left on the planet.
May 19, 2017
Adorable 'Panda' Porpoise Could Go Extinct As Soon As 2018
Only about 30 vaquitas are left in the wild.Adorable 'Panda' Porpoise Could Go Extinct As Soon As 2018 Read more

May 17, 2017
'Scrotum Frog' Tadpoles Hatch For 1st Time in North America
Critically endangered Lake Titicaca tadpoles hatch in Denver.'Scrotum Frog' Tadpoles Hatch For 1st Time in North America Read more

April 27, 2017
Rare Treat: 3 Snow Leopards Frolic and Snuggle on Camera
New camera-trap images show adorable snow leopards frolicking and relaxing together.Rare Treat: 3 Snow Leopards Frolic and Snuggle on Camera Read more

April 26, 2017
On Tinder, Swipe Right to Save This Endangered Rhino
Swipe right to help save the northern white rhinoceros.On Tinder, Swipe Right to Save This Endangered Rhino Read more

April 21, 2017
Hunt Kicks Off for 'Teddy Bear' Marsupial and Other 'Lost' Species
The species, which haven't been seen for years or decades, include pink-headed ducks,...Hunt Kicks Off for 'Teddy Bear' Marsupial and Other 'Lost' Species Read more

March 24, 2017
New Striped Rain-Frog Species Discovered in Ecuador’s Cloud Forests
The species was discovered during an expedition to study a similar rainfrog.New Striped Rain-Frog Species Discovered in Ecuador’s Cloud Forests Read more

March 23, 2017
Hippie Monkeys Rebound as Yellow Fever Wipes Out a Competitor
With one monkey species all but wiped out by yellow fever, what will happen to its hug-loving...Hippie Monkeys Rebound as Yellow Fever Wipes Out a Competitor Read more

March 22, 2017
Rare 'Snakes from Hell' Lurk Near Petrochemical Plant in Ecuador
A secretive new ground snake gets a mythology-inspired name.Rare 'Snakes from Hell' Lurk Near Petrochemical Plant in Ecuador Read more

March 22, 2017
Sea Turtle 'Bank' Dies After 915 Coins Removed from Stomach
The turtle died after 915 coins were removed from her stomach.Sea Turtle 'Bank' Dies After 915 Coins Removed from Stomach Read more

March 7, 2017
Rare White Rhino Killed for Coveted Horn at French Zoo
A first-of-its-kind killing in a zoo does not surprise some conservationists familiar with rhino...Rare White Rhino Killed for Coveted Horn at French Zoo Read more

March 6, 2017
Congress Targets Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration and Republicans have introduced at least 11 pieces of legislation that...
March 6, 2017
Sea Turtle Named Bank Had 915 Coins Removed from Stomach
A sea turtle in Thailand had to undergo an operation to remove 915 coins from its stomach.Sea Turtle Named Bank Had 915 Coins Removed from Stomach Read more

February 27, 2017
How Big Cats and Wild Dogs Coexist in India's Mountains
India's big cats and wilds dogs get along surprisingly well.How Big Cats and Wild Dogs Coexist in India's Mountains Read more

February 27, 2017
Reviving Extinct Species: Is It Worth the Cost?
Bringing back animals from extinction might end up costing biodiversity.
February 24, 2017
Viral Video of Drone-Hunting Tigers Hides Dark Reality
A fun drone video conceals a darker reality.Viral Video of Drone-Hunting Tigers Hides Dark Reality Read more

January 17, 2017
Goodnight, Colo! Oldest Gorilla in the US Dies in Sleep
Colo, the world's oldest known gorilla and the first gorilla born in captivity in the U.S., has...Goodnight, Colo! Oldest Gorilla in the US Dies in Sleep Read more

January 11, 2017
Rusty Patched Bumblebee Declared Endangered
The rusty patched bumblebee is the first bumblebee species listed as endangered in the United...
December 8, 2016
Giraffes Are Threatened with Extinction
Giraffe populations have taken a nose dive, leading to their new designation as "threatened with...
December 7, 2016
Giraffes put on extinction watch list
Giraffe numbers have declined by as much as 40 percent since the 1980s in a “silent extinction”...
November 24, 2016
NS Nature Trust needs help protecting rare turtles
The group wants to purchase a turtle sanctuary in southwest Nova ScotiaNS Nature Trust needs help protecting rare turtles Read more

November 17, 2016
78,000 Origami Elephants Invade the Bronx Zoo
The world's largest origami elephant collection is going on display at the Bronx Zoo.
November 1, 2016
NCC scientist pens essay to save world’s most endangered ecosystem, grasslands
A Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) scientist says grasslands are the most endangered ecosystem...NCC scientist pens essay to save world’s most endangered ecosystem, grasslands Read more

October 16, 2016
World’s oldest-ever panda in captivity dies at 38
The world’s oldest-ever panda in captivity was euthanized Sunday at the Hong Kong theme park...
September 30, 2016
Bee species added to endangered list for first time in US
Seven types of bees once found in abundance in Hawaii but now facing extinction on Friday became...Bee species added to endangered list for first time in US Read more

September 30, 2016
Cutest Face-Plant Ever? Baby Panda Falls Off Stage
During the public debut of the 23 cubs born this year at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant...Cutest Face-Plant Ever? Baby Panda Falls Off Stage Read more

September 30, 2016
Lollipops Could Lure Elusive Tree Rat Out of Hiding
A fuzzy, orange rodent named the Santa Marta Toro was unexpectedly rediscovered in 2011, and now...Lollipops Could Lure Elusive Tree Rat Out of Hiding Read more

September 29, 2016
Global wildlife meeting approves ban on trade of pangolins
The pangolin is described as the most heavily trafficked mammal in the world. On Wednesday, the...Global wildlife meeting approves ban on trade of pangolins Read more

September 29, 2016
Bumblebee Set to Become Officially Endangered
This bumblebee species is likely affected by pathogens and pesticides.
September 27, 2016
Did 1 Sexually Active Tortoise Really Save His Species?
These giant tortoises are "one of the most successful conservation stories" ever.Did 1 Sexually Active Tortoise Really Save His Species? Read more

September 6, 2016
Most humpback whale species removed from endangered list
United States officials took most humpback whales off the endangered species list Tuesday,...Most humpback whale species removed from endangered list Read more

September 6, 2016
World's Largest Gorilla Species at Risk of Extinction
Grauer's gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo are now considered critically endangered,...World's Largest Gorilla Species at Risk of Extinction Read more

September 6, 2016
Giant Panda Is No Longer Endangered Species
Giant pandas were downgraded from "endangered" to "vulnerable."
September 5, 2016
Giant Panda is no longer an endangered species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature said in a report released Sunday that the...
September 4, 2016
Eastern gorilla on critically endangered list, one step from extinction
The world’s largest living primate has been listed as critically endangered, making four of the...Eastern gorilla on critically endangered list, one step from extinction Read more

August 30, 2016
Saskatchewan First Nation says oil from Husky spill affecting sturgeon spawning
Officials from James Smith Cree Nation say an oil plume and foam was discovered in the...Saskatchewan First Nation says oil from Husky spill affecting sturgeon spawning Read more

August 30, 2016
Adorable American Pika Is Disappearing Due to Climate Change
One of the nation's cutest animals is disappearing due to climate change.Adorable American Pika Is Disappearing Due to Climate Change Read more

August 23, 2016
Calgary Zoo launches project to save endangered burrowing owls
Calgary Zoo officials said wild populations of the burrowing owl continue to decline after a 90...Calgary Zoo launches project to save endangered burrowing owls Read more

August 16, 2016
200 Rare Tarantulas Hatched in Captivity for First Time
For the first time, researchers have managed to breed an extremely mysterious spider known as...200 Rare Tarantulas Hatched in Captivity for First Time Read more

July 29, 2016
North America Has Only 1 True Species of Wolf, DNA Shows
Red wolves and eastern wolves aren't separate species; they're really just hybrids of gray...North America Has Only 1 True Species of Wolf, DNA Shows Read more