Previously hunted as pests, dingoes to be re-classified as a protected species in Australia
Despite pushback from farmers, groundbreaking new DNA research has led Australian officials to consider the protection status of the iconic dingo.
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Brazil's most trafficked endangered bird makes a comeback with rewilding success
Even optimistic population estimates are dire, at fewer than 2,500 mature individuals and no more than 250 in any given population. But there's good news...
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Rare photos of newborn blue pygmy whale shed light on endangered species
A baby blue pygmy whale — the youngest ever spotted — is giving scientists renewed hope for the future of the endangered species.
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Grizzly bear baby boom in Yellowstone triples cub count in national park
A mother grizzly bear was spotted with a record five cubs, bringing the total bear cub count to 18, and highlighting the species' recovery.
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Less than 100 of these wildcats remain, but innovative conservation efforts spark hope
The Pampas grasslands, spanning southern Brazil, Uruguay, and northeastern Argentina, are home to a wildcat so rare that researchers consider it the most endangered of its kind in the Americas, and possibly the world.
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Duck stamps have raised $1.2 billion for conservation since 1934 — and this year's design is cuter than ever
Hunters, birders, stamp collectors, and wetland enthusiasts are eager to get their hands on this year's Federal Duck Stamp design.
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A new animal with 200 legs was just discovered, and it's sucking up deep-sea trash
A team of scientists spotted a new species of sea creature, a helpful animal commonly referred to as a “janitor” of the sea.
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How To Keep Your Dog Calm During Fireworks on the 4th of July
The Fourth of July can be a miserable day for dogs. The fireworks make scaredy-cats out of many canines. But there are six ways you can help
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