Mexican gray wolf ‘Taylor’ crosses I-40 for the third time
In this undated file photo provided by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, a Mexican gray wolf leaves…
What’s the difference between a newt and a salamander?
If you spot a small, long-tailed amphibian near a forested pond, you are likely looking at a salamander…
What has webbed feet, a big snout and is adored on the internet?
FOR THE most part, rodents make people shriek in disgust. But the largest rodent of all, strangely, does…
Goose Keeps Showing Up At Family’s Door — Then They Finally Figure Out Why
A few years ago, Virginia resident Tabatha Lamun was hanging out at home with her husband and daughter…
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…