The endangered kakapo parrot could have a record breeding season
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The world’s only flightless parrot species was once thought to be doomed by…
The scaly anteaters called pangolins are the most trafficked mammal in the world
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — They are hunted for their unique scales, and the demand makes them…
Scientists “quite surprised” to find one polar bear population thriving: “A fat bear is a healthy bear”
Scientists have reported some rare good news from the Arctic. As the climate changes and the ice melts,…
Top new species from 2025
Scientists described several new species this past year, including a tiny marsupial, a Himalayan bat, an ancient…
Elusive, endangered wild cat seen in Thailand for the first time in 30 years
An elusive wild cat long feared extinct in Thailand has been rediscovered three decades after the last recorded…
US House passes bill to remove federal protections for wolves
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a bill that would remove federal protections for gray wolves nationwide.…
Nearly 30,000 trafficked animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation
CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Nearly 30,000 live animals were rescued in a monthlong global operation against wildlife…
Taronga Zoo to ‘rewild’ cleared farmland in northern NSW with native Australian animals
A huge piece of land in northern NSW will be transformed into a safe haven for endangered native…
Jaguar spotted at watering hole in Arizona, 5th endangered cat seen in area over last 15 years
The spots gave it away. Just like a human fingerprint, the rosette pattern on each jaguar is unique…
A growing exotic pet trade destabilizes fragile wild populations
A growing exotic pet trade has conservationists calling for stronger regulations to protect the reptiles, birds and other…
81 monkeys and meth found in car driven by suspected wildlife smugglers, rangers in Thailand say
Thai rangers have arrested two men suspected of being part of an international wildlife smuggling network, the military…
India mega-zoo in spotlight again over animal acquisitions | National News
Leading wildlife protection experts have urged India to suspend all imports of the world’s most endangered species, endorsing…