Endangered Species
Found Hatching in a Suitcase, Rescued Parrots Begin New Life
The 24 chicks are growing up at a conservation facility after being seized from a smuggler's carry-on
Rare Wolverine Spotted in California—the Second in 101 Years
The elusive creatures disappeared from the Golden State in 1922
This Engineered Beach Is Good for Endangered Sharks and Tourists
In the Canary Islands, angel sharks and humans are attracted to the same habitat which, for once, isn’t bad for the wildlife
On This Disputed River, Progress May Mean a Return to the Past
Winding through British Columbia and Washington, the Skagit has a history that reflects competing conceptions of advancement
Bird Flu Vaccine Approved in Emergency Effort to Save California Condors
The virus has set back the endangered birds' recovery, but a newly hatched chick is flu-free and being raised by veterinarians
Butterfly Group With Fiery 'Eyes' Is Named After 'Lord of the Rings' Villain Sauron
Beyond their eye-like wing pattern, the two new species don't seem to show any signs of evil that would link them to Mordor
Scientists Reintroduce 5,000 Snails to French Polynesian Islands
The project's organizers say it's the largest-ever release of creatures that are extinct in the wild
Twenty Endangered California Condors Die Amid Avian Flu Outbreak
Scientists fear the deaths could set back the slow-breeding birds' recovery by at least a decade
First Lion Spotted in Chad National Park in 20 Years Is 'Beautiful' and 'Healthy'
A trail camera snapped a photograph of the lounging big cat, giving wildlife officials renewed hope about the species' recovery in West and Central Africa
Newborn Monk Seal Pup and Mother Get 24/7 Police Protection
Wildlife officials closed down a popular Hawaiian beach to protect the pair of endangered mammals
These Lizards Stress-Eat When Loud Military Aircraft Fly Overhead
Colorado checkered whiptails on a U.S. Army base show increased stress levels and altered behavior after noisy jets and helicopters pass by, a study finds
The Texas City Where Mermaids Inspire River Conservation
“Aquamaids” were once the stars at an amusement park in San Marcos. Now, they are making a comeback to help the environment
The Mediterranean Monk Seal Is Making a Comeback
The endangered sea creature, known for its reclusive nature, has re-emerged out of the shadows
Planet Positive
From stories about rebounding species to dispatches about green innovations, <em>Smithsonian</em> magazine shares environmental practices that are working.
90-Year-Old Tortoise Fathers His First Offspring at Houston Zoo
Critically endangered radiated tortoises don’t reproduce often, so this is a win for the species
These Sea Stars Are Literally Wasting Away—but They May Soon Receive Protection
Sunflower sea stars have been recommended for Endangered Species Act protection as disease leads them to “disintegrate into gooey masses”
See Google Street View Images of Korean Demilitarized Zone
Established in 1953, the off-limits area has become a haven for plants and wildlife
Australia’s Most Endangered Parrot Faces an Unusual Threat: Trees
Native vegetation blocks the birds’ ability to see approaching predators
Too Much Sex and Too Little Sleep Can Kill These Endangered Marsupials
A study finds male northern quolls forgo rest to travel up to 6.5 miles in one night in search of a mate—the equivalent of a human walking 25 miles
Five Revolutionary Technologies Helping Scientists Study Polar Bears
As climate change threatens the charismatic creatures, scientists are embracing innovations to help them understand and protect the bears
