Washington bans wildlife-killing competitions
On Friday, Sept. 11, 2020, the Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission voted to ban the killing of wildlife in...
Wild in Africa jewelry supports wildlife conservation charities
When National Geographic filmmaker Shannon Wild moved to Africa in 2013 to make wildlife documentaries, she found...
Panda conservation efforts lead to unexpected losses
Roughly three decades ago, the International Union for Conservation of Nature classified giant pandas as an endangered...
WWF releases report on avoiding the next zoonotic disease pandemic
Humans must address environmental issues now if they wish to avoid future pandemics, WWF International stated in...
154 elephants have mysteriously died in Botswana
Botswana wildlife conservation officials are investigating the mysterious death of 154 elephants in just 3 months....
U.S. rabbit populations contend with lethal virus, RHDV2
Wildlife officials recently announced outbreaks of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type 2 (RHDV2) ravaging...
‘Tiger King’ drama overshadows abuse of captive tigers in U.S.
Netflix's wildly popular "Tiger King" documentary series has been progressively sweeping the nation since it first...
Bronx Zoo tiger tests positive for coronavirus
Perhaps it’s not surprising that the first known U.S. case of an animal testing positive for SARS-CoV-2, the...
The connection between coronavirus and wildlife exploitation
With the constant string of coronavirus coverage seizing social media, news outlets and pretty much every aspect...
Ivory Ella raises $96K to help animals affected by the Australian wildfires
Lifestyle brand Ivory Ella recently announced a generous donation of over $96,000 to Animals Australia, an animal...
Reintroducing the Eurasian Lynx to Scotland
The Eurasian lynx is so-called because it has been found in forests that stretch from Europe to central Asia,...
Half a billion Australian animals, even 30% of koala population, likely lost to wildfires
Record-breaking wildfires have ravaged millions of Australian acres for many months now. Ecologists estimate upward...
Sea turtle rescue center mimics the natural ecosystems in Turkey
Located on Iztuzu Beach in Southern Turkey, the Research, Rescue and Rehabilitation Center for Sea Turtles will...
IUCN finds ocean oxygen levels dropping at record rates
Marine life is in serious trouble if ocean oxygen levels continue to plummet. A new report by the International...
Expedition Bigfoot casts new light on famous forest dweller with science and conservation in mind
In an era where people take “unplugged” vacations, there’s something idyllic about a hairy biped that looks...
Excessive road salt threatens public health and wildlife
Many people and municipalities turn to road salt to de-ice wintry streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, road salt...
Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula: from slag heap to beloved park
On a gorgeous fall day, people jog and walk dogs along Tacoma’s waterfront in the new Dune Peninsula at Point...
Look inside BIG’s yin and yang-shaped Panda House in Copenhagen
With their cutest new inhabitants comfortably settled in, the Copenhagen Zoo and Bjarke Ingels Group have shared...
Costa Rica hopes to end selfies with wild animals
Costa Rica, renowned for its wildlife, has recently launched a campaign to dissuade people from taking selfies...
Touring restored wetlands at a Wisconsin nature conservancy
The village of Williams Bay, Wisconsin hasn’t changed much since Harold Friestad was a kid, he told me as we...
Learn about polar bears during a free virtual field trip to the Arctic Tundra this November
Discovery Education and Polar Bears International have once again partnered to host an exciting, immersive and...
How to see these six fascinating animals in the wild while aiding in their conservation
If you’re going to travel, travel responsibly. The best way to show animals that you love them is by respecting...
New Animal Endangerment Map shows global distribution of threatened animal species
Today’s wildlife are in peril, facing a variety of threats that test their survivability. To illustrate the...
These works of art record and provide shelter to urban wildlife
The Interaction Research Studio at Goldsmiths, University of London is proving that you don’t have to leave the...
Giraffes win CITES protection
Giraffes are doing a victory dance today after winning international trade protection on Thursday. Delegates at...
Backlash: EPA halts use of deadly ‘cyanide bomb’ traps
Almost as quickly as the Environmental Protection Agency announced its temporary interim re-authorization of M-44s,...
Solar-powered Jao Camp offers eco-minded luxury in Botswana’s Okavango Delta
After nearly nine months of renovations, African luxury and sustainable safari operator Wilderness Safaris has...
Small cruise line treats the whole world as one ocean
Cruising between ports in Canada’s Maritime Provinces, the passengers and crew gather in a bar for the fundraising...
Endangered rhino population up 1000% in Tanzania following poaching crackdown
The president of Tanzania reported that since his election, the population of endangered rhinos has increased by...
Police seize over 10,000 animals in global crackdown on wildlife trade
What do 4,300 birds, 1,500 reptiles, 10,000 turtles and tortoises, 23 primates, 70 truckloads of timber and 30...