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Florida's manatees loved to death in this timelapse video
Florida's manatees just need a little peace and quiet as they try to conserve energy through the chilly winter. Unfortunately, our adoration of the species causes many problems for them. This video...
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How a cattle baron saved California's elk from extinction [Photos]
Tule elk, the smallest elk on the continent, were nearly wiped off the face of the planet. But thanks to two future-minded cattle baron living in the 1870s, the numbers have rebounded.
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In Photos: River otters making a come back in California's Bay Area
River otters are an indicator species, telling us when an ecosystem is in or out of balance. The reapparance of river otters in San Francisco and surrounding areas is a sign that conservation efforts...
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Sumatran rhino captured on video for first time in Kalimantan
The critically endangered Sumatran rhino is the smallest of all rhino species. WWF has the first known visual evidence of it in Kalimantan. And what does it do in the video? Take a mud bath of course.
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"Extinct" Pinocchio lizard spotted again in Ecuador's cloud forests
Thought to be exinct for at least 50 years, it turns out this unusual and beautiful lizard is still alive in a stretch of still-pristine cloud forest.
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'Miracle' raccoon survives wildfire, brings hope to a community
This raccoon was saved from her injuries despite all odds, and now she's helping an entire community heal.
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In Photos: What zoo captivity looks like around the world
Photographer Gaston Lacombe's beautiful and heartrending series of photographs of captive animals at zoos across five continents.
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"Saving Otter 501" documentary is sea otter cuteness overload [Video]
A new documentary is airing next week, and it features the life of an orphaned and rescued baby sea otter learning the skills needed to survivie as an adult in the wild.
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The Government Shutdown and Public Lands: For the People...?
Dan Chu of the Sierra Club laments the closure of America's national parks and lands.
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Cyberpoaching could be the next big threat for endangered species
Reserchers' computers may be the next target for poachers seeking GPS location data for endangered species being tracked by scientists.
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Sacred albino moose killed by hunters
A rare albino moose, considered a sacred "spirit animal" by Nova Scotia's indigenous Mi’kmaq people, was killed last week by visiting hunters unaware of its spiritual significance.
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Efforts underway in one of most extensive US river restorations ever
The world's largest dam removal project is nearing completion on Elwha River on Washington state’s Olympic Peninsula. Now it's time to enter the next phase of work on one of the greatest salmon rivers...
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Kenya microchipping every single rhino in ambitious anti-poaching effort
Though many strategies have been devised for catching poachers in the act, the death toll of rhinos continues to rise. Kenya is pushing back with a massive effort, microchipping more than 1,000 rhinos...
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Evangelical Christians call on Obama to protect public lands from oil and gas...
Rev. Richard Cizik and the nonprofit New Evangelical Partnership for the Common Good have released a video message to President Obama calling on him to do more to protect public lands from destruction...
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Documenting Danajon Bank, the cradle of life for the Pacific Ocean
Not many people have heard of Danajon Bank, yet it is the place where most life in the Pacific ocean began evolving. It is one of only six double-barrier reef formations in the world, and...
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Bees suffered mass extinctions along with the dinosaurs
Bees underwent a mass extinction in the days of the dinosaurs 65 million years ago, and what scientists have learned about that die-off could help us understand today's trouble for these important...
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Florida manatees dying in record numbers, 769 dead in 2013
November is Manatee Awareness Month in Florida and these gentle beasts are not having a good year. Here's a look at the challenges they face.
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Photo of the Day: Leopard skins and other contraband are readied for burning
Collected as wildlife contraband, this stuffed leopard rests on top of a pile of tiger skins and other confiscated goods before an official burning by forest workers in Mumbai earlier this year, to...
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The state of water in America? It sucks, says activitst Whitworth
Joe Whitworth is a freshwater conservation geek. That doesn't mean he can't see that eco-activism is a failed business. He's also committed to massive eco-change.
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Can smart sensors and citizen science save bees?
Bees face a disturbingly long list of problems. But one group is trying to bring community support and smart science to beehives to save these important insects.
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Woosh Water is reinventing the drinking fountain
Water conservation is obviously a huge concern in Israel and the rest of the Middle East. An interesting startup called Woosh Water is helping conserve water and reduce plastic use by reinventing the...
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Millions of migrating monarchs! The tale of an amazing butterfly in great...
The monarch butterfly is an iconic species, and its extraordinary multi-generational migration across the continent is mind-boggling. However, these beautiful butterflies are in immediate danger of...
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How to take control of consumerism during the holiday shopping season
The holidays are a time of joy, happiness, families and... waste? Estimates show that almost 25% of waste produced in the US comes from the six weeks between Thanksgiving and New Years. But we can...
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Over 70 million sharks are killed each year. "Extinction Soup" documentary...
As an apex predator, the importance of sharks to healthy ocean ecosystems can't be understated. Yet humans are doing a phenomenal job of killing them off. This documentary explains why, and how we can...
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Crikey! A photographer's close call with a crocodile, and pics to prove it
A conservation photographer had up-close and personal encounter with crocodiles in Mexico, and brought home beautiful (but toothy!) photos of the experience.
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Angry couple forced off their farm so it can be flooded for rare birds
The couple says that the law requiring them to move puts birds rights above human rights. And this is bad because...??
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Sandhill Cranes: California's efforts to bring back a prehistoric species...
Much of California's Central Valley has been converted to farmland, to the detriment of millions of birds migrating for winter. Conservationists and farmers are working together to help wintering...
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Just this year, poachers have killed about 10% of the remaining red wolf...
The Red Wolf is classified as "Critically Endangered" by the IUCN's Red List of Endangered Species, with two out of three sub-species already extinct and only 90 to 100 individuals left in the third.
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How can we deal with the Asian Carp invasion?
A major report just released offers expensive technological solutions. We reivew options ranging from barriers to bow-hunting.
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The Nature Conservancy reaches 1 million protected acres in Montana, 1 for...
There are many approaches to conservation. One of the simplest and most effective is simply to buy up land over time and then keep it protected from future development.
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