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...
Scientists made a liquid ‘umbrella’ to protect coral reefs from sun damage
Researchers have crafted a new liquid substance that can be sprayed onto the surface of the water above vulnerable...
The world’s last male northern white rhino has died in Kenya
Devastating news for wildlife enthusiasts: Sudan, the world's last male northern white rhino, has died. Ol Pejeta...
Conservationists rid Florida of invasive iguanas by smashing their heads
Invasive iguana populations have soared in Florida, and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission launched...
Trump fills his wildlife protection board with big-game trophy hunters
A new federal advisory board commissioned to rewrite rules governing the import of hunted animal trophies has been...
Australia’s rampant deforestation is killing koalas
Deforestation is killing koalas in Queensland, Australia. Three million hectares of forest in the eastern part...
The Trump Administration decides to allow the import of elephant trophies after all
The Trump Administration has decided to quietly reverse its ban of imported elephant trophies, stating the issue...
Deep freeze in the UK causes massive die-off of sea creatures
Scientists and conservationists in the United Kingdom have observed a mass die-off of invertebrate sea creatures...
Illicit trade in jaguar fangs linked to Chinese construction projects
Wildlife experts are worried that the illicit trade in jaguars appears to be growing — and they've connected...
The last male northern white rhino suffers declining health
Sudan is a 45-year-old northern white rhinoceros - and the last male of his kind. He's suffering from poor health,...