Endangered sea turtles hatch on N.Y. beach
October 11, 2018, 2:54 p.m. by Ben Bolton
For a baby Kemp's ridley sea turtle, Queens is a long way from home.
Why the little dusky gopher frog matters
October 2, 2018, 12:35 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
Case before the Supreme Court could influence how the Endangered Species Act is used in the future.
A Brazilian rainforest is now being called an 'extinction vortex'
September 27, 2018, 12:09 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
Brazil's once-expansive Atlantic Forest has now almost completely disappeared.
Bird thought extinct discovered in the Bahamas
August 23, 2018, 2:40 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Bahama nuthatch is still perched on the brink.
Meet the planet's 25 most endangered primates
August 20, 2018, 12:39 p.m. by Russell McLendon
We are pushing many of our fellow primates toward extinction.
95% of lemur species are in serious trouble
August 4, 2018, 10:02 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
105 lemurs species have been evaluated as critically endangered, endangered or vulnerable by the IUCN.
Most Americans support the Endangered Species Act — but that might not matter
July 29, 2018, 12 p.m. by Russell McLendon
The law is popular with voters, so why do politicians seem to hate it?
12 facts to change the way you see elephants
July 23, 2018, 2:02 p.m. by Jaymi Heimbuch
The more we learn about elephants, the more we realize they are like us in so many ways.
Should rhinos be introduced to Australia?
July 20, 2018, 10:06 a.m. by Bryan Nelson
It's a wild idea fraught with controversy, but Australia has the habitats and the protections in place to harbor these beasts.
7% of Australia's reptiles face extinction
July 8, 2018, 9:52 a.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
IUCN has updated its Red List, and the news isn't good for Australia's reptiles.
10 stunning photos to inspire your next adventure
July 2, 2018, 2:22 p.m. by Jacqueline Gulledge
This year's winning image features the tail of an endangered humpback whale calf.
How nuns in Mexico are helping save a critically endangered salamander
June 11, 2018, 1:21 p.m. by Noel Kirkpatrick
The Sisters of the Monastery of the Dominican of Order have cared for the rare salamanders for 150 years.
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These 2 Welsh farmers will melt your heart (and challenge your ears)
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Return of the great Pacific 'Blob' may intensify winter storms in U.S.
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Many veterinarians have ethical qualms about what some pet owners ask them to do
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Viking ship detected under Norwegian field
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7 amazing soups for soup weather
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New England is experiencing a squirrel boom
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Your 2018 fall foliage guide
Now you know the best time to be a 'leaf peeper' in any part of the U.S.
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Why do leaves change color in autumn?
Learn about the natural mechanisms that produce breathtaking fall foliage each year.
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Test your fall knowledge
The days are getting shorter and pumpkin spice seems to be everywhere: It must be fall.
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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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5 classic fall recipes
Roasted veggies and soups of all kinds are what we're talking about.
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