Conservation
A Winter Boom of Snowy Owls Masks a Host of Climate Threats
Despite their seeming abundance, these far-flung raptors are in danger
Wildlife Trade Researcher Esmond Bradley Martin Found Murdered in Kenya
He helped shine a light on the shadowy trade of ivory and rhino horns
The Epic Fight Over the Enigmatic Eel
The slippery fish is at the center of a Canadian national debate about economics, conservation and Indigenous rights
These Captive-Bred Frogs Are Facing Predators and the Chytrid Fungus to Make It in the Wild
Scientists in Panama release 500 harlequin frogs, some wearing transmitters, in a first attempt to reintroduce the endangered species
Hong Kong Will Phase Out Ivory Trade by 2021
Conservationists hope the ban will help preserve the dwindling elephant populations
Chile Designates 10 Million Acres of Land as National Parks
Spurred by the donation of 1 million acres of privately owned land, the country is adding two national parks to its system
Extremely Rare (and Peculiar) Fish Found Off Coast of Tasmania
The new population could double the known numbers of these oddball creatures
As Storms Get Bigger, Oyster Reefs Can Help Protect Shorelines
Municipalities and military bases are using the bivalve to defend against flooding and damage from climate change-driven storms
How to Save the Paradoxical Axolotl
Despite being a common pet and beloved cultural icon, the grinning amphibian is nearly extinct in the wild
Say Hello to Pavel, the National Zoo's Latest Addition, an Amur Tiger
For the first time since 1948, a 10-year-old male Siberian big cat graces the D.C. menagerie
Why Our Oceans Are Starting to Suffocate
A new paper links global warming to diminished oxygen concentrations at sea
India to Cap Number of Taj Mahal Visitors
Spurred by safety and conservation concerns, officials plan to limit the number of domestic tourists to 40,000 per day
Watch Rare Footage of the Elusive Javan Warty Pig in the Wild
Habitat destruction and hunting are rapidly driving the "world's ugliest pig" to extinction
China Brings an End to Its Ivory Trade
The country is believed to have been one of the world’s largest markets for ivory products
An Unexpected Victim of Costa Rica's Drug Trade: Fish
The archipelago was once synonymous with tourism, sustainability and biodiversity. Now collapsing fisheries have led to turmoil
Five Things to Know About the Recently Changed Migratory Bird Act
A new rule prevents industry from being prosecuted for killing birds under the 100-year-old conservation law
UN Begins Negotiating First Conservation Treaty for the High Seas
International waters face threats from overfishing, mining, pollution and climate change and the new treaty may help preserve marine biodiversity
England Has Its Own Pod of Dolphins
Researchers discover that the group of 28 animals are actually local residents, not just visitors
How the Arrival of One Bird Brought $223,000 to a Pennsylvanian Town
The rare black-backed oriole showed up outside Reading, Pennsylvania, and birdwatchers flocked to the scene
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