Judge stops bear hunt and returns Yellowstone grizzlies to the endangered list
The hunt for grizzlies in Yellowstone National Park is officially over. This week, a judge ordered that all grizzly...
Deforestation in South America causes extinction of 8 bird species
The Spix’s Macaw, a bird many would recognize as the star of the animated film Rio, is officially extinct. The...
Drone operators disturbing wildlife incur fines and jail time in Scotland
The number of cases in Scotland involving drone interference with animals on nature reserves has increased, causing...
Freedom for 5 moon bears held captive for 21 years on a bile farm
This Monday, non-profit group Animals Asia saved five moon bears that had been captive for more than two decades...
Movement to save grizzly bears from hunters scores a victory
Thomas Mangelsen, the animal photographer who brought fame to Yellowstone's "Grizzly 399," has been selected to...
Astounding responsive map shows shark interactions with commercial fishers
Just in time for the 30th Anniversary of Discovery Channel's popular Shark Week, a new map shows the interaction...
Migratory barnacle geese threatened by rapidly rising Arctic temperatures
Migrating barnacle geese that lay their eggs in the Arctic zones of northern Russia are becoming confounded by...
Jane Goodall and conservationists move to obtain bear hunting licences in Wyoming
Grizzly bears in Yellowstone National Park are in danger as Wyoming opens up its first bear hunt since the Endangered...
Girl Scouts introduces 30 new badges with emphasis on the environment and STEM
Girl Scouts of the USA has released 30 new badges with emphasis on environmental advocacy and STEM. The new badges...
Congo could open its national parks to oil drilling
Two national parks in the Democratic Republic of Congo could soon face pollution threats and habitat destruction...
World’s first beluga whale sanctuary will welcome new arrivals
In 2019, two beluga whales, named Little Grey and Little White, will be transported from the Changfeng Ocean World...
Wild dogs return to Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park
A small group of African wild dogs have returned to Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique, heralding a potential...
Giant manta ray nursery discovered in Gulf of Mexico
Researchers have identified the first recognized giant manta ray nursery in the Flower Garden Banks National Marine...
Animals are becoming nocturnal to avoid humans
Researchers have learned that dozens of species of animals have reacted to increased contact with human beings...
Tiny seahorse trapped in fishing line gets a second chance
A tiny seahorse named Frito received a second chance at life after being trapped in fishing line. Florida resident...
Toxic chemicals found in small, furry animals decades after mine closure
The environmental impact of large-scale industrial activity can be felt long after the activity stops. A new study...
Despite sustainability pledges, World Cup stadium built on rare wildlife habitat
Today, at 6 p.m. local time in Moscow, the 2018 World Cup will begin with a match between host country Russia and...
New study shows some LED lights can harm wildlife
Researchers have concluded that certain types of LED lights can be harmful toward a wide variety of wildlife, calling...
Pilot whale dies in Thailand with more than 17 pounds of plastic in its stomach
A small male pilot whale, found unable to breath or move in a canal in Thailand last week, has died from large...
United Kingdom moves to ban most of its ivory trade
United Kingdom Secretary of the Environment Michael Gove has introduced a bill to Parliament that would ban the...
The United Kingdom might soon create new national parks
In an op-ed for The Telegraph, United Kingdom Environment Secretary Michael Gove announced a new review process...
Conservationists sound alarm over US House bill that weakens Endangered Species Act
Activists and scientists are concerned over the inclusion of a provision in the National Defense Authorization...
Trump administration wants to allow “extreme and cruel” hunting methods in Alaska
Donald Trump's administration is angling to amend hunting regulations for national preserves in Alaska, and not...
500-mile-long shark highway could become a protected wildlife corridor
For the very first time, scientists filmed sharks traveling along a 500-mile-long shark highway in the Pacific...
Off-grid island home in Florida hits the market for $1M
Near the southern tip of Florida, a breezy and 100% self-sufficient island home has hit the market for a cool million....
This great ape species was discovered 6 months ago — and it’s already threatened by a dam
The Tapanuli orangutan was only discovered six months ago — and it's already under threat of extinction from...
Bottlenose dolphins spotted in Canadian Pacific waters for the first time
Bottlenose dolphins typically reside in tropical or warm-temperate waters around the world — but researchers...
Trump official delays protection of endangered species at oil lobbyist’s request
A top United States Department of the Interior official appears to have used his position to delay the protection...
Trump’s border wall threatens Texas plants and wildlife
If it is ever built, Trump's US-Mexico border wall would pose a threat to vulnerable wildlife and plants, as well...
Conservationists sound the alarm to address ‘America’s wildlife crisis’
A coalition of conservationist groups have called for urgent action to address the drastic decline in American...