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Critically-Endangered Amur Leopard Twins Born at San Diego Zoo: ‘A Glimmer of Hope’
San Diego zookeepers welcomed the birth of 2 Amur leopard cubs into the world in what is a huge success for the captive breeding...
Critically-Endangered West African Lion Going from Strength to Strength in Niokolo Koba, Senegal
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In a thrilling sign of recovery...
Rare Species of Feline Dubbed the ‘Original Grumpy Cat’ Found Living On Mount Everest
A DNA analysis confirmed that the rare and little-known Pallas' cat lives on the body of Mount Everest—three miles above sea level.
The discovery was...
32 Species of Harlequin Frogs Were Found in Ecuador That We Thought Were Extinct
In one of the most biodiverse countries on Earth, ecologists have found 32 species of the ever-divergent Harlequin frog, all of which were thought...
Efforts to Save Endangered Blue Butterfly Quadruples its Population–but Also Saves a Lupine from Extinction
In the Willamette Valley of Oregon, the long study of a butterfly once thought extinct has led to a chain reaction of conservation in...
Endangered Manning River Turtles Released into Wild After Egg Rescue During ‘Black Summer’
Australian conservationists have released 10 juvenile turtles into the wild, which they had saved from becoming charred omelets during the 2020 bushfires.
The Manning River...
Endangered Frogs See ‘Population Explosion’ After 422 Ponds Were Built in Switzerland
All of Switzerland's threatened frog species' populations 'exploded' when scientists began a simple pond-building campaign.
Particular among the web-footed beneficiaries were the European tree frog,...
New Species of Owl Discovered on Tiny Island off African Coast – And it was Named After ‘Unflinching’ Park Ranger
A new species of owl has joined the tree of life after having been documented as unique this year—and its Latin name was christened...
‘Important Message of Hope’ Made by Re-Planting Extinct Tree Species on Hawaii
While on a seed gathering trip atop a Hawai'ian mountain in 2021, conservationists found a tree species believed extinct in the wild since since...
Incredible Birth of Endangered Baby Rhino is Captured on Zoo’s Cameras, and Galloping Within Minutes (WATCH)
Zookeepers in England were thrilled to watch their resident rhino give birth to a calf, who was up and charging around within hours of...
Satellites Powerful Enough to Identify Individual Whales From Markings Can Track Migration and Help Save Species
Powerful space satellites that can identify individual whales from their markings have been used for the first time to track a Critically Endangered species.
Scientists...
He Finally Located Source of Mysterious Sound–A New Frog Species Named After His Rewilding Quest in Costa Rica
A nature-lover's well-trained ears led to the discovery of a new species of frog, after the Costa Rican man searched for six months to...
Magnificent Picture of Ape Cuddling Another Species is Finalist in Wildlife Photographer of the Year – SEE Photos
In a photograph that won Christian Ziegler "Highly Commended Image" at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest, a bonobo ape appears to be...
Rare ‘Dinosaur Bird’ Patiently Awaits a Lifelong Mate to Populate the Magnificent Species
An extremely rare 'dinosaur' bird, the only one of its kind in the UK, is patiently awaiting a new mate while the Exmoor Zoo...
After 10 Year Absence, World’s Most Endangered Sea Turtle Nests on Texas Beach, With a Little Help From Friends
In Galveston Island State Park, a routine survey has uncovered a nest of 107 extremely precious turtle eggs belonging to a Kemp's Ridley sea...
Birth For World’s Critically Endangered Red Wolf Brings Rising Population to Nearly 250
Roger Williams Park Zoo has announced the birth of a red wolf pup, the world’s most endangered canid species, as part of its red...
How ‘Frozen Zoos’ Are Helping Save Vanishing Species
Over the last two decades, a secret institution has gone largely uncredited with some fairly remarkably achievements in animal conservation.
But as well as potentially...
Millipede Species Named After Taylor Swift by Scientist Superfan: ‘Her music helped me through grad school’
Taylor Swift, U.S. singer-songwriter known for hits such as Shake It Off and You Belong With Me, has earned a new accolade—she now has...
Endangered Baby Rhino Born in a Czech Zoo is Named After Kyiv (PHOTOS)
A baby rhino named "Kyiv" in honor of the Ukrainian defenders was born in a Czech zoo exactly a week after Russia began its...
Tiny New Species of Chocolate Frog is Discovered After Scientists Follow its Unique ‘Beep’ Sound
A tiny new species of burrowing frog has been discovered after scientists were able to find it by its unique "beep" sound.
Identified by biologists...