December 27, 2019, 2:21 p.m. by Russell McLendon

The baby boy appears healthy and is nursing regularly, according to zoo officials.

November 29, 2019, 10:51 p.m. by Bryan Nelson

The density of turtles is so high that you could almost imagine crossing the sea by hopping from shell to shell.

November 27, 2019, 9:51 a.m. by Russell McLendon

This is the first time scientists have recorded the heart rate of a blue whale, the largest animal on Earth.

November 19, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Russell McLendon

The 'subtly stunning' songbird needs attention like this to save it from habitat loss, conservationists say.

November 8, 2019, 3:25 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo

Scientists say they've created the ultimate decoy.

October 28, 2019, 11:59 a.m. by Russell McLendon

The endangered ghost orchid lives up to its name in several ways.

October 24, 2019, 11:27 a.m. by Russell McLendon

A renowned biologist wants us to set aside half the planet for wildlife, part of a growing effort to avert the first man-made mass extinction.

October 16, 2019, 10:56 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch

These small, stocky horses have a fascinating history.

October 8, 2019, 3:10 p.m. by Russell McLendon

The Kirtland's warbler was nearly extinct in the 1970s, but it has finally recovered, conservationists say.

October 3, 2019, 2:33 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo

Dorian destroyed sea turtle nests along the coast, but it's still a record year for the threatened species.

September 30, 2019, 1:37 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo

No 'trophy' can enter the country.

September 20, 2019, 3:36 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.