Endangered Species
A Beloved Baby Dugong Has Died After Ingesting Plastic
The orphaned marine mammal became an internet sensation after images of her nuzzling human caretakers went viral
Here's How That Internet-Famous 'Fish Tube' Works
The cheap, efficient pneumatic tubes may be a good solution for helping salmon and other migratory species move past dams
Trump Administration Overhauls How the Endangered Species Act Is Enforced
Critics say that the new rules limit much-needed protections for at-risk wildlife
How Did the World’s Largest Frog Get So Big? Possibly by Building Its Own Ponds
A new study documents the unique nest-building habits of the Goliath frog
Toxic Pesticides Are Driving Insect ‘Apocalypse’ in the U.S., Study Warns
The country's agricultural landscape is now 48 times more toxic to insects than it was 25 years ago
There Are ‘At Most’ 19 Vaquitas Left in the Wild
An alarming new study documents the continued decline of the critically endangered porpoise—but it may still be possible to save the species
Sixteen Black Rhinos Successfully Relocated to eSwatini
The critically endangered animals had been living in South Africa, where poaching threats are high
The California Condor Nearly Went Extinct. Now, the 1000th Chick of a Recovery Program Has Hatched.
“When we confirmed it…it was just this feeling of overwhelming joy,” one wildlife expert said
New Species of Giant Flying Squirrel Discovered in China
Weighing 3 to 4 pounds, the Mount Gaoligong flying squirrel was recently found in Yunnan province
Thanks to Light Pollution, We're Losing Nemo
In trials, light-exposed eggs hatched normally as soon as scientists removed an overhead LED designed to simulate artificial light conditions
Japan Resumes Commercial Whaling in Its Home Waters
As of yesterday, the whaling fleet had caught 2 minke whales and set a quota of 227 animals for the rest of 2019
A Remote Scottish Island Needs Help Protecting Its Seaweed-Eating Sheep
North Ronaldsay is looking to hire a warden to rebuild the dike that has long kept its sheep on the coastline
Giant Goldfish Shows Why You Should Never Flush Fish Down the Toilet
Invasive goldfish threaten the livelihood of native species, growing unchecked by predators and monopolizing habitats’ limited resources
Poachers’ Poison Kills 530 Endangered Vultures in Botswana
Circling vultures bring attention to poachers, so the scavengers were likely poisoned by illegal hunters hoping to evade detection
Minnesota Will Pay Residents to Grow Bee-Friendly Lawns
Leaving lawns untreated and allowing flowering plants to grow can help support the endangered rusty patched bumblebee
A 10-Mile-Wide Ladybug Swarm Buzzed Over San Diego
At first, meteorologists thought the shadow on the radar was a storm. But this cloud didn't bring rain
NOAA Is Investigating 70 Gray Whale Deaths Along the West Coast
The whales seem to have died from starvation and washed up on shore from California to Alaska
Malaysia’s Last Male Sumatran Rhinoceros Has Died
There are fewer than 80 Sumatran rhinos living in the wild
Five Things to Know About Botswana’s Decision to Lift Ban on Hunting Elephants
The move has been criticized by conservationists but lauded by locals who say wild elephants are ruining their livelihoods
Australia Has Several New Dragon Lizard Species—and One May Already Be Extinct
A new study shows the endangered grassland earless dragon is actually four separate reptile species—and one hasn't been seen since 1969
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