5 startling statistics about rhinos
September 22, 2017, 12:10 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
World Rhino Day has us thinking about how amazing this animal really is, and how close we are to losing it forever.
The risk of extinction is highest for Earth's largest and smallest animals
September 21, 2017, 10:21 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Humans seem to be causing 'a radical shift in the living architecture of the planet,' researchers say.
African wild dogs 'vote' by sneezing
September 18, 2017, 12:30 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The endangered species has a nose for democracy, according to a new study.
Snow leopards no longer endangered, but not everyone is celebrating
September 18, 2017, 7:15 a.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Its population still continues to decline and it still faces a high risk of extinction.
Richard Branson's luxury island 'uninhabitable' after Hurricane Irma
September 13, 2017, 8:19 a.m. by Christian Cotroneo
The humans are OK, but what about all those exotic animals on Necker Island?
This is how baby elephants drink water (until they know better)
August 28, 2017, 9:41 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Like humans learning to walk, baby elephants must figure out how to use their trunks to drink water.
Meet Sudan, the last male northern white rhino in the world
August 25, 2017, 1:01 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
He is a celebrity figure for his species, but for an unfortunate reason.
Inside Kenya's must-visit elephant nursery
August 17, 2017, 1:43 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
This Nairobi-based rescue facility gives baby elephants a second chance at life and family.
The hooded grebe is a critically endangered species — and a critically acclaimed dancer
August 8, 2017, 10:45 a.m. by Russell McLendon
A new video reveals the birds' rarely seen courtship dance.
Rare tiger caught on camera in Bhutan forest
August 7, 2017, 2:59 p.m. by Angela Nelson
Photojournalist Emmanuel Rondeau spent a month trying to photograph endangered tigers in Bhutan for the World Wildlife Fund.
3 new toad species found in Nevada — but one may already be in trouble
July 24, 2017, 6:55 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The newly discovered species have been isolated from other toads for 650,000 years.
Navy divers rescue elephant 9 miles offshore
July 14, 2017, 10:30 a.m. by Russell McLendon
A wild Asian elephant was swept far into the Indian Ocean this week, so Sri Lanka's navy spent 12 hours saving it.
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Remember that kid who invented a way to clean up ocean plastic? He's back, and it's happening
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14 famous people who mysteriously disappeared
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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Wild mushrooms: What to eat, what to avoid
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Why do leaves have such different shapes?
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Farmers' Almanac warns of brutal winter
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Why are my plants turning yellow?
A closer look at yellowing leaves on plants can help gardeners get to the root of the problem.
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7 surprising facts about dragonflies
Like did you know they can fly backward, have almost 360-degree vision and they're ferocious?
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What is the best way to get rid of poison ivy?
The simplest and best answer is 'very carefully.'
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Top 10 vegetables to grow in your garden
These nutritional powerhouses can flourish in your yard or in containers.
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Good bug, bad bug: How can you tell the difference?
Most bugs are harmless, but here's how to tell the good from the bad — plus organic solutions.
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Got moles? Read this
Don't make a mountain of a literal mole hill. Follow these tips to a mole-free lawn.
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