The long life of a Galápagos tortoise
Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives and story…
5 animals that went extinct in recent years
Extinction is the irreversible loss of animal species that once lived on our planet. The rapid pace of…
Experts stunned by incredible comeback of unique creatures driven to brink of extinction: ‘It’s amazing’
The Blue-billed Curassow population is rising thanks to the great efforts of conservationists in South America. An exceptionally…
Reptile Wrangler’s ‘Mind Blown’ By Snake’s Remarkable Survival Trick
For nearly a decade, Gavin Smith of ACT Snake Removals has been rescuing and relocating reptiles across the…
Pile Of Feathers Wedged Behind Bakery Is Actually A Wild Animal In Danger
It was a sunny day in October 2024 when Long Island, New York, wildlife rescuer and rehabilitator Karenlynn…
Homeowners Call For Help When They Find ‘River’ Animal Swimming In Their Pool
Earlier this month, homeowners in Boca Raton, Florida, were shocked to find a river otter swimming in their…
Nations Agree to Protections for Sharks
Governments at a wildlife trade conference have adopted greater protections for over 70 species of sharks and…
Baby Otter He Rescued Jumps Into His Boat Every Time She Sees Him After He Returned Her to the Wild (WATCH)
Courtesy of Mats Janzon A wild animal is acting like she’s his ‘significant otter,’ after he saved her…
Lazzie, The World’s Oldest “Fairy Penguin”, Turns A Whopping 25
Thought this week’s celebrations had ended with the Hungry Hungry Hippos-themed festivities for the birthday of the world’s…
‘They have a voracious appetite’
Florida’s investment in stopping the spread of a dangerous, slithering invasive species appears to be working. In July,…
From bad actors to bad attractants, experts weigh in on grizzly trouble
Jesse Zeman Executive Director, BC Wildlife Federation Part of the conversation is about increasing the grizzly bear harvest.…
Turkish man forms unusual friendship with local foxes
A retired plumber in Tokat’s Zile district in northern Türkiye has formed an unusual bond with local wildlife,…