Endangered Species
Images Offer a Rare Glimpse of Cross River Gorillas With Their Babies
The photos show a group of the animals, which were once presumed extinct, with infants of varying ages—a promising sign for the subspecies
Experts Aren’t Sure Why Botswana's Elephants Are Dying by the Hundreds
After being slowed by the global pandemic, tests are now underway
Australian Mouse Feared Extinct After Fires Found Alive
Camera traps spotted the endangered smoky mouse in seven different locations
Already Unprecedented Rate of Wildlife Extinctions Is Accelerating
New research suggests roughly 500 species are likely to go extinct in the next two decades
Newly Discovered Pygmy Seahorse Species Is the Size of a Fingernail
This tiny creature is the first of its kind discovered near the continent of Africa
The Great Koala Rescue Operation
Raging bushfires. Devastated wildlife. And the compassionate souls who went to the rescue
Solar Energy Project in Nevada Will Be Biggest in United States
The Department of the Interior approved the $1 billion project on Monday despite concerns for threatened wildlife
Moths Work the Pollination Night Shift, Visiting Some Flowers Bees Skip
A new study highlights the importance of moths as nocturnal pollinators in the English countryside
How the Stunning Scarlet Macaw Came Back From the Brink
The bird, decimated by poachers and smugglers, is making a big comeback in the Central American rainforest
LIVE NOW: Watch the Smithsonian's Earth Optimism Digital Summit
The two-day virtual event will bring scientists and many other experts to highlight success stories in conservation
Bald Eagles Found Nesting in Arizona Saguaro Cactus for First Time in Decades
The prickly perch is an exciting sign of success for the birds, which came off the endangered species list in 2007
Your Butterfly Photos Could Help Monarch Conservation
As monarchs leave their winter hideaways, conservationists are seeking assistance in studying their migration routes
How Africa's Mountain Gorillas Staged a Comeback
Long victimized by poaching and deforestation, the primate species is in the midst of a surprising rebound that is sparking new hopes of recovery
Traditional Japanese Fish Art Could Be a Boon for Conservation
"Gyotaku," or the art of pressing ink-dipped fish onto paper, represents a wealth of scientifically accurate data on Japan's marine life
Duck Ensnared in Plastic Sparks Rescue Mission in Central Park
Rangers and bird enthusiasts are searching for a common merganser that appears to be unable to eat due to plastic debris that has become stuck in its bill
A Cave-Dwelling Salamander Didn't Move for Seven Years
The blind, eel-like amphibians called olms live deep in European caves and can go years without food
Tropical Snakes Suffer as a Fungus Kills the Frogs They Prey On
Surveys of reptiles in central Panama show the ripple effects of an ecological crisis
Preliminary Census Documents Antarctica’s Chinstrap Penguins in Sharp Decline
Climate change is the likeliest culprit, researchers say
Climate Change Has Driven Serious Declines in World’s Bumblebees
The number of habitats in North America that bumblebees occupy has fallen by almost 50 percent
High Temperatures Might Be Water Bears’ Achilles Heel
Tardigrades are known for their resilience, but a new study shows they can’t bear hours in the heat
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