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Ohio Conservationists Unleash Hellbenders on Local Streams
Huge captive-bred salamanders will be released into streams in the hopes of replenishing threatened populations.
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Take a Ride on China's New Panda-Themed Subway Train
Fittingly, it was built to attract visitors to the region’s famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
New Zealand Announces Massive Cull of (Almost) All Predators
“The Government isn't going to limit the number of cats people can own," said Prime Minister (and noted cat sympathizer) John Key.
Saving Gorgeous Butterflies, One Egg at a Time
Biologist Tim Wong is singlehandedly conserving San Francisco’s pipevine swallowtails…in his free time.
Watch a Darling Scottish Wildcat Kitten Emerge For the First Time
...and feel the wrath of its protective parent.
15 Animals You’d Be Surprised to Find in Zoos
Zoos have grown into a vehicle for conservationism and education, which is why you may see honey bees and chickens alongside more exotic animals.
Aerial Snack Cannons Could Help Save the Black-Footed Ferret
Vaccinating prairie dogs via drone-launched peanut-butter treats may help keep their predators in business.
Zambian Government Resumes Cull of 2000 Hippos
Wildlife conservationists say the government’s reasons for the 5-year slaughter plan are, at best, unsupported by science, and at worst, corrupt.
Tiger Populations Are Rising for the First Time in 100 Years Thanks to Local Tribes
Indigenous communities in India are peacefully coexisting with tigers, helping to bolster the numbers of the endangered populations around them.
Explore a Pristine Marine World in the Virtual-Reality Film Valen’s Reef
The 360-degree film reveals a hard-won, vibrant ecosystem off the coast of Indonesia.
Researchers Release Dead “Frankenturtles” into the Chesapeake Bay
The turtle carcasses have been stuffed with Styrofoam to keep them afloat and fitted with GPS trackers.
9 Alarming Facts About Coral Reef Bleaching
The longest-lasting recorded global bleaching event began in 2014 and continues to affect coral reefs worldwide.
Great White Sharks May Travel to Long Island to Mate
New York's wildlife could be even cooler than we thought.
Over a Third of North American Bird Species Are in Danger, Study Finds
A whopping 432 of the 1154 total native species are considered at a risk for extinction.
New Global Biodiversity Atlas Reveals the Secrets of Soil
“There are new things to discover in the soil, right here on Earth. You don’t have to go to Mars or the Moon to find something you don’t know.”
15 Shucking Amazing Facts About Oysters
3. Spring is when a young oyster looks for love.
U.S. Government (Finally) Makes It Illegal to Sell Tigers Without a Permit
A new ruling closes the loophole that permitted people to keep cross-bred or “generic” tigers as pets.
Conservationists Plan to Sneak Electronic Eggs Into Vulture Nests
The fake eggs contain sensors to monitor the vultures’ behavior and environment.
Scientists Are Using Virtual Reality to Help Conserve Jaguars
360-degree footage lets scientists visit potential jaguar habitats without leaving home.
Conservationists Hope to Reintroduce Lynx to the UK
The wild cats haven’t roamed these forests for more than 1000 years.
Human-Made Noise May Interfere with Panda Sex
Keep it down.
Rare Sumatran Rhinoceros Spotted in Indonesia for the First Time in 40 Years
Thanks to hunting and habitat loss, there are fewer than 100 of the animals left in the world.
Where to See the Monarch Butterflies Wintering in California Before They Leave
Thousands of orange and black butterflies are clustering for warmth amidst stunning scenery.
Counting Wolves by Looking at Their Howls
Biologists think that images like these, which let them look at wolf howls instead of just listening to them, might help them better protect wolves.