Conservation
Revisit 51 Years of Giant Pandas at the National Zoo, From Beloved Babies to Fun in the Snow
The Panda House's eight occupants have played a key role in conservation efforts over the decades
Are Wild Animals Really Just Like Us?
A summer of news reports about orca, otter and bird “attacks” has the public wondering if trying to understand animal behavior in human terms is misguided
Why the National Zoo Is Saying Goodbye to Its Giant Pandas
Staff remain hopeful that members of the threatened species will be back in Washington in the near future
One of Europe’s Most Endangered Birds Is Bouncing Back
Twenty years of habitat restoration has helped the once critically endangered Azores bullfinch
See the Whimsical Trolls Taking Over the Pacific Northwest
Made with recycled materials, the large-scale sculptures are meant to encourage visitors to get out into nature
Inside the Effort to Prevent Conflict Between Humans and Elephants in Africa
Conservationists are inserting beehives as deterrents around farms and building craft breweries that reward farmers for pachyderm-friendly practices
The Quest to Save the World’s Most Coveted Chocolate
For these ambitious scientists in the rainforests of Ecuador, helping the environment has never tasted so sweet
See Ten Breathtaking Images From the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Contest
The highly commended shots call to mind both the wonders of the animal kingdom and the risks wild creatures face
London Zoo Weighs All 14,000 of Its Animals, 'From the Tallest Giraffe to the Tiniest Tadpole'
The annual measurements help zookeepers track each animal's health over time
New Legal Challenge Reignites Battle Over Tunnel Near Stonehenge
The plan could threaten the landmark's status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Scientists Cryopreserve and Revive Coral Fragments in a World First for Conservation
The new freezing technique could reinvigorate corals suffering from warming oceans—or even preserve human organs in the future
How Maui's Wildfires Threatened Endangered Birds
Conservationists battled back flames to prevent them from reaching roughly 40 ‘akikiki in captivity
How Conservation Paleobiology Serves as a Guide for Restoring Ecosystems
Researchers use historic remnants like antlers, shells, teeth and pollen to learn how natural communities once worked
Two Baby Condors At Pinnacles National Park Are Healthy, 'Adorable Fluffballs'
The nestlings provide some good news for California condors, which faced a major setback from bird flu earlier this year
Sun Bears Are Not Humans in Disguise, but They Deserve to Go Viral Anyway
Learn five reasons the ursines are so amazing, including their ten-inch-long tongues
New 486-Legged Millipede Species Found Near Los Angeles
The discovery by two naturalists demonstrates that unknown creatures can lie "right below our feet"
See Stunning Images of Female Birds, Often Overlooked by Wildlife Photographers
The sex frequently neglected by birders and scientists takes the spotlight in the Audubon Photography Awards’ Female Bird Prize
Scientists Release Record-Breaking Number of Baby Seahorses Into Sydney Harbor
The team installed eight new “seahorse hotels,” which will provide much-needed homes for the endangered animals
Why a Trail of Life-Size Gorilla Sculptures Popped Up in London
The statues seek to raise awareness of wildlife conservation efforts in Africa
13-Foot Endangered Sawfish Spotted in Northern Florida Hints at a 'Slow Recovery'
Scientists tagged the rare animal farther north than any such fish in decades, suggesting the species is returning to areas it once lived
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