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?
12 enchanting quirks of the rare ghost orchid
August 2, 2019, 8:26 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The endangered ghost orchid lives up to its name in several ways.
Earth's tiniest porpoise approaches extinction
July 31, 2019, 10 a.m. by Russell McLendon
Fewer than 10 vaquitas may be left on Earth, down from 100 in 2014 and 30 in 2017.
13 facts to change the way you see elephants
June 10, 2019, 10:18 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.
10 things you didn't know about koalas
May 16, 2019, 10:37 a.m. by Melissa Breyer
Koalas aren't bears and they don't rarely drink water.
New panda park in China will be much bigger than Yellowstone
May 14, 2019, 1:33 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
The massive refuge will connect bear populations and should help with finding mates.
Australia declares 'war on cats'
April 26, 2019, 8:48 a.m. by Laura Moss
Country, on track to eliminate 2 million feral cats by 2020, bans outdoor cats.
Drone reveals 'extinct' Hawaiian flower growing on remote cliff
April 24, 2019, 8:25 a.m. by Russell McLendon
The rediscovery of this hibiscus relative in Hawaii illustrates the growing importance of drones in wildlife conservation.
Calf sightings in Cape Cod Bay are big news for endangered right whales
April 15, 2019, 12:23 p.m. by Mary Jo DiLonardo
Two mother-and-calf pairs have been spotted so far this year in Cape Cod Bay.
Africa's rarest carnivores face threats from disease-carrying dogs
March 11, 2019, 9:34 a.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
Scientists hope a new vaccination campaign will give Ethiopian wolves a fighting chance at survival.
Government pushes to remove gray wolf from endangered species list
March 7, 2019, 1:19 p.m. by MNN Editors
Fish & Wildlife proposes letting states, tribes manage populations.
Calling all kids to draw (and honor) their favorite endangered species
January 16, 2019, 12:57 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
The 2019 Saving Endangered Species Youth Art Contest is open to children in grades K-12.
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