Once extinct in the wild, rare bird released back into nature for first time in 40 years
Conservationists are celebrating as a species of bird has been reintroduced into the wild for the first time in four ...
Endangered Animals
Zoo celebrates birth of first-ever southern white rhino calf on Christmas Eve — congrats
Zoo celebrates birth of critically endangered gharial crocodiles: "A massive conservation achievement"
It’s always an exciting day at a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re a member ...
Critically endangered western lowland gorilla born at zoo — welcome to the world
It’s always a special moment for a zoo when a new baby animal is born, especially when they are part ...
One of the world's rarest big cats is no longer listed as endangered in major conservation win
One of the world’s rarest big cats has come back from the brink of extinction: thanks to conservation efforts, the ...
Bindi Irwin reveals her 3-year-old daughter's favorite animal — and its special connection to Steve Irwin
The world lost an icon when Steve Irwin died in 2006, but the Crocodile Hunter star’s legacy lives on through ...
Giant pandas will return to Washington DC's National Zoo this year: "historic moment"
In November, the Smithsonian National Zoo’s resident giant pandas returned to China, marking the first time in 50 years there ...
Endangered red panda, 86 other animals found inside luggage at airport
On Wednesday, Thai customs officials were inspecting luggage at Suvarnabhumi Airport, the country’s main international airport in Bangkok. They made ...
Researcher discovers tiny, 'sleepy mouse' – then realizes it's someone extraordinary
The world is teeming with unique animals, many of which inhabit Australia. While residents of the country are naturally familiar ...
Endangered baby African elephant born at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Dumbo isn’t the only adorable young elephant you’ll find at Disney World: staff at Disney’s Animal Kingdom are celebrating the recent ...
Breakthrough first rhino IVF pregnancy inspires hope for nearly-extinct northern white rhino
It’s heartbreaking to think about an animal species going extinct. Wildlife researchers and conservationists do everything they can to save ...
Zoo celebrates birth of first-ever southern white rhino calf on Christmas Eve — congrats
It was a very special Christmas this year for the staff at Zoo Atlanta, who celebrated the birth of a ...
St. Louis Zoo celebrates birth of three critically endangered Amur tiger cubs, one of rarest big cats in the world
It’s always incredible news when a new baby animal is born, especially when they’re a part of a critically endangered ...
"Wake-up call": 21 animal and plant species declared extinct, removed from Endangered Species Act
It’s extremely important to protect endangered species by any means necessary, but sadly protections come too late for some species ...
Rare sumatran rhino born at sanctuary, inspiring hope for critically endangered species
A recent animal birth is inspiring people around the world: a newborn sumatran rhino, bringing hope to a rare and ...