Przewalski's horses: 10 things you didn't know about the last 'wild' horses on Earth
October 16, 2019, 10:56 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
These small, stocky horses have a fascinating history.
This rare songbird is back from the brink, thanks to the Endangered Species Act
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.
It's a record season for sea turtles in Georgia, even with a hurricane
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.
Britain will soon have the toughest trophy hunting laws in the world
September 30, 2019, 1:37 p.m. by Christian Cotroneo
No 'trophy' can enter the country.
5 startling statistics about rhinos
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.
How to share Earth with other animals
September 20, 2019, 1:12 p.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.
The world's largest privately owned giant sequoia forest may soon be protected
September 20, 2019, 11:25 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Alder Creek is home to hundreds of giant sequoias, from seedlings to millennia-old Methuselahs.
This critically endangered skink is getting its own tropical island
September 11, 2019, 9:15 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Scientists are giving the blue-tailed skink of Christmas Island an early holiday gift.
Why house cats pose a threat to endangered sea otters
September 6, 2019, 1:10 p.m. by Russell McLendon
Outdoor cats can harm wild animals even if they never cross paths.
Ode to Martha, the last passenger pigeon
August 30, 2019, 3:02 p.m. by Russell McLendon
One of America's most iconic animals vanished on Sept. 1, 1914.
Wild giraffes are suffering a 'silent extinction'
August 22, 2019, 1:57 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The iconic animals, which have declined more than 40 percent in 30 years, are finally getting a little global attention.
Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter
August 12, 2019, 1:07 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The law is popular with voters, so why are politicians changing it?
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Woman reunited with dog lost 12 years ago
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Thinking deep thoughts has impact on life span
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13 odd facts about Edgar Allan Poe
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Parallel worlds exist and interact with our world, say physicists
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What were the split brain experiments?
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Rap star Nelly has been quietly sending 2 kids to college every year for a decade
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Why you should mulch leaves, not rake them
Don't just stuff everything into a bag and leave it on the curb. Make use of that fall yard waste.
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When will fall leaves be at their peak near me?
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
The chill in the air means soup should be in your bowl.
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5 ways to beat fall allergies
They always seem to pack a wallop. Here's how you can find relief.
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Why does autumn have two names?
Autumn is the only season with two names. How did this happen, and which name should you use?
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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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Thanks to seed savers, Glass Gem corn exists
This stunning, multi-colored corn is real and edible, and its seeds are now in high demand.
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10 best places outside the U.S. for fall color
These places around the world that equal U.S. locales when it comes to colorful scenery.
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