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Ex-Studio Exec Plays Noah in Malibu Fire
The animals may not have been in pairs, but a former Hollywood mogul could be called Noah for leading his 200-plus menagerie to safety...
Idaho Rehabilitates Scorched Land From Wildfires
A year after the devastation from Idaho’s worst wildfire, Governor Otter has drummed up support for a statewide, citizen-led volunteer effort to rehabilitate torched...
$6 Million to Stray Dog Relief in Taiwan
A Taiwanese businessman will donate $6 million over the next three years to a relief program that cares for stray animals. The fund will...
Mauritius Parakeet Avoids Fate of the Dodo
"In the 1980s, there were only about 10 left alive. But, in a rare success story, a two-decade conservation program has brought the Mauritius...
Wild Ferrets, Birds and Forests Recovering
Three papers published in the journal Science this week showcase success stories that may point the way to future victories for endangered animals...
Forget the Zoos, Let’s Go to the Robotarium
I can imagine my kids screaming in the back seat, "Robotarium! Robotarium!" Their obsession demands a visit to the first zoo ever created to...
Fastest Mammal in North America Averts Extinction
We all heard yesterday that the bald eagle was taken off the endangered species list. (Hadn't heard? Here's the scoop on the eagle numbers,...
Huge Wildlife Migration Discovered in Africa
"More than a million animals, including elephants, buffaloes, ostriches, lions, giraffes and a rare type of stork, have been unexpectedly seen living and migrating...
Tom’s of Maine Pays Employees To Be Healthy
Tom’s of Maine, which makes natural care products, encourages its employees to choose healthier lifestyles. The company operates two Wellness Centers that offer yoga,...
This Online Encyclopedia Catalogs All Life on Earth
Ever wanted to know how many species of birds live on the island of Crete? Or perhaps how many species of animals live in...
Infants Have ‘Amazing Capabilities’ That Adults Lack
"Soon after birth, infants are keen and sophisticated generalists, capable of seeing details in the world that are visible to some other animals but...
100 Success Stories for Endangered Species
In honor of the second annual Endangered Species Day, May 18, a Web site celebrates the success stories and details conservation efforts that led...
An American Rebuilds Paradise Lost to War in Africa (Video)
Fifteen years after a brutal civil war, Greg Carr, an American philanthropist believes the key to revitalization in Mozambique, one of the poorest spots...
Madagascar Creates Millions More Protected Acres
"The government of Madagascar has established 15 new conservation areas encompassing a total of 2.65 million acres (about a million hectares) on the East...
Hope for Mountain Gorilla Survival
After a decade of conservation efforts, the mountain gorillas in Eastern Africa are showing a steady comeback. Results of a survey released today indicate...
A Century Later, the Buffalo Roam in Colorado Again
A small wild bison herd was released in Colorado, only 10 miles from Denver, to roam on prairie grasses that haven't felt the storied...
First Beaver Spotted in NYC in 200 Years
"Beavers have returned to New York City for the first time since colonial days when the animals were hunted to extinction for their pelts....
Once-Endangered Sturgeon Rebounding in Hudson River
Shortnose sturgeon have made a surprise recovery in New York City's Hudson River, a new study shows. More than 60,000 occupy the river, greater...
Home is a Haven for Guinea Pigs
"I immediately fell in love with her," Karen said about Abby. "She was absolutely gorgeous and she just started snuggling and kissing my ear...
Poachers Turned Eco-Tour Guides
"They once were criminals who hunted endangered animals and stripped rare trees in the forest preserves of India. Now they are stewards...