Hunting
Borneo’s Orangutan Population Plummeted by Half in 16 Years
Current population could fall by more than 45,000 over next 35 years
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
The Modern History of Ornithology Starts With This Inquisitive Medieval Emperor
Frederick II got up to a lot in his lifetime
How Stressed Out Are Zebras? Just Ask Their Poop
Scientists are scooping up the pungent piles of data to measure the health of once-endangered ungulates
A Paradise for Grizzly Bears Gets an Up-Close Look
This unique North American sanctuary lets a few lucky observers see the besieged species in its wildest state
Stunning Video Captures Humpback Whales Catching Fish With Nets of Bubbles
It's a complicated but ingenious way to catch a meal
Check Out These Stunning Photographs of a Tibetan Horseback Sport
Kings in ancient Tibet promoted the sport to save money on military training
A Wild Bison Was Spotted in Germany for the First Time in Two Centuries. Then It Was Shot
As conservationists work to restore the once mighty European bison, they must face misunderstandings from concerned citizens
Watch as This Life-Size Elephant Ice Sculpture Melts in NYC
The melting mammal was part of Amarula and WildlifeDIRECT’s “Don’t Let Them Disappear” campaign
Female Elk Learn to Give Hunters the Slip
The majestic beasts learn how to outsmart hunters—and even modify their behavior based on the kinds of weapons used to kill them
After 200 Years, a Wolf Pack Returns to Denmark
A female wolf has been spotted among a group of males in Jutland
Where Duck Decoys Became High Art
See more than 1,200 of these bobbing bits of history at the upcoming world championship
Orcas Are Killed in Front of Tourists, Now Caribbean Nation Wrangles With Whaling Laws
The prime minister of St. Vincent will introduce legislation to outlaw orca hunting
Poaching Isn't the Cheetah's Only Problem
Humans isolate the rare cats with roads and fences—which can be as devastating as hunting them outright
A Japanese Fleet Killed Over 300 Whales This Season
The creatures were supposedly collected for the sake of research
Mice Have Called Human Houses Home for 15,000 Years
Even before the dawn of agriculture, house mice plagued homes
What Will It Take to End International Killer Whale Capture?
The West may have rejected whale captivity, but the painful relationship between humans and orcas is far from over
How Did Sabercats Use Those Outlandish Fangs?
We’ve barely scratched the surface of how this charismatic cat utilized its dental cutlery
What Happens When an Archaeologist Challenges Mainstream Scientific Thinking?
The story of Jacques Cinq-Mars and the Bluefish Caves shows how toxic atmosphere can poison scientific progress
Why Elk Calves Are Undetectable to Yellowstone's Wolves
In Yellowstone, elk calves are left unprotected by their herd and are the easiest prey for wolves to catch. Luckily, the newborns have no scent
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