endangered species
The World’s Most Infamous Tax Haven is About to Kill Hundreds of Stray Cats
The Cayman Islands’ £500k ‘Darwin Plus’ initiative has led to a contentious debate around animal rights and environmental conservation.
Inside the Illegal Trade of $20,000 Shawls Made From an Endangered Animal
Four Tibetan antelopes are killed to make a single piece of shahtoosh, the world’s most expensive wool.
He Filmed Powerful People Trying to Hunt a Protected Bird. Then He Was Murdered.
“I don't see anywhere in the world where an animal has similarly become a tool in foreign policy.”
Sperm-on-a-Postcard Breakthrough Opens Door to Massive 'Sperm Books'
Scientists mailed freeze-dried mouse sperm on a postcard and birthed pups on the other side, a major advance for affordable long-distance sperm transfer.
Greek Police Have Started a Manhunt to Catch the Killer of a Cute Endangered Seal
Kostis, a beloved orphan seal, was shot with a metre-long harpoon.
Creepy Animals Deserve to Be Saved From Destruction, Too
As wildfire season grips California again, it’s worth considering what parts of our ecosystem we support—and what parts we don’t.
Catholics' Fervor for Turtle Flesh During Lent Threatens Endangered Species in Colombia
Though hunters and vendors face fines for wildlife trafficking, they don’t have many other options.
Scientists Discover a New Population of Blue Whales by Their Unique Song
They first heard the 'previously unreported' song in 2017, leading to the discovery of a new population that’s been hiding in the Indian Ocean.
Monster Crocodile in Malaysia Euthanized After Being Shot in Head
Local wildlife and forestry officials condemned the shooting.
This Noble Animal Is Nearly Extinct But 'Extreme Conservation' Could Save It
Only 70 Atlantic caribou remain, and are confined to a single refuge—Gaspésie National Park in Quebec.
Just Some Photos of the First Giant Panda Born in South Korea
The zoo released photos of the cub and a video of her mother giving birth.
These Botanists Are Searching for Endangered Plants With Drones — Then Scaling Cliffs to Save Them
Meet Hawaii's Indiana Joneses of rare plant conservation.