Conservation
NGO buys 2,000 rhinos from private breeder to set them free
The breeding operation contains the world's largest population of privately owned white rhinos—one that could be key to the survival of these animals.
Greedy koala eats nearly $4,000 worth of plants meant for others
"One morning we came out to work and Claude was sitting on a bench next to all these plants, just wrapped around a pole," nursery owner Humphrey Herington said.
Over a dozen crocodiles found shot dead with some beheaded: "Disgusting"
"These people are just getting trigger-happy and trying to shoot them under the radar," fisherman Dylan Leschke said.
Adorable video shows mountain lion kittens attempting roars
Mountain lions are a large cat species native to the Americas, with a range stretching from Canada's Yukon Territory to the Strait of Magellan in Chile.
Woman and rescue dog sat in disbelief as bird falls from sky viewed by 11M
"Ok but you birthed that pup, you both have the same facial expressions," wrote one user on TikTok about the eerie video.
"Critically endangered" 13-foot sawfish spotted in Florida
The encounter's location is a hint that the smalltooth sawfish may be making a slow recovery in U.S. waters.
Viral clip shows frogfish visibly angry at owner after she cleaned his tank
"Please tell me what on earth is this strangely cute creature," commented one user on TikTok.
Watch as nearly 50 sharks feast on dead humpback whale in feeding frenzy
The humpback was the fifth whale to be found dead in the surrounding area in the past week alone.
Rare footage shows huge humpback whale nursing calf
It is only the second known visual record of nursing between a mother humpback and its calf, this video from off Colombia following a 2021 clip in Hawaii.
Yes, You Can Go Green and Stay Conservative
While the world's eyes are focused on the indictment of former President Donald Trump, another issue has the potential to transform conservative politics.
Oldest lion in South African park spotted battling out his last days
The 15-year-old lion was spotted on June 6, wandering injured and alone after fighting with rival males in Kruger National Park, South Africa.
Watch as teen discovers the "large dark shape" in ocean beneath him
"My goal with these videos is to show people how beautiful these animals are, and why we need to protect them," the teenage diver told Newsweek.
Black mamba found slithering towards home
The snake sought refuge in a nearby bush after it became startled by the dogs and humans living at the property.
Baby elephant too short to drink from mom given stool: "Precious"
"So adorable," wrote one TikTok user, while another dubbed the clip the "cutest thing ever."
Endangered young seal found dead, reward offered to find killer
"Malama's death hits us and our community particularly hard," the NOAA said and there is a $5,000 reward for information that leads to a successful prosecution.
The species evolving in the wrong direction
Woylies are critically endangered marsupials that are evolving to be even less adept at avoiding the predators that threaten them.
Boats are killing endangered manatees at an alarming rate
The number of watercraft collisions increased "significantly" over the 25-year period that a team of researchers studied.
Rise in Yellowstone bison incidents sparks national parks warning
A video has surfaced recently of a woman posing for a selfie in front of a bison.
Why hundreds of rhinos are set to be dehorned
Demand for rhino horns is drastically reducing populations around the world.
Killer elephant terrifies villagers with deadly rampages
Human and elephant conflict, largely the result of habitat loss, has been on the rise in India for years and is becoming increasingly problematic.
Public warned after crocodile seen in Florida town—"Federally protected"
The creature is being tracked as it's one of the most northernmost American crocodiles—a species that in the United States, is only found in parts of Florida.
Woman mauled in crocodile attack at wildlife park
Saltwater crocodiles have a recorded "live" bite of 3,700 pounds per square inch, the most powerful bite of any animal.
Alligator seen by Publix "on his way to pick up a PubSub," Florida cops say
The alligator, which had been on the sidewalk, was pictured in a parking lot before officers relocated it to a swampy area.
Why "snake factory" is releasing animals into wild
Zoos are breeding endangered pine snakes in captivity in order to reintroduce them into the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.
U.S. government issues warning to drivers over snakes: "Be on the lookout"
"The sun's out and so are cold-blooded critters," the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said.
Hundreds of baby seahorses released in bid to save species
The habitats of these seahorses have declined by up to 90 percent in some areas, leading conservationists to release juveniles into seahorse "hotels".
Marineland under scrutiny after beluga whale and dolphin die
The deaths come just two months after an orca named Kiska died at the same facility.
Republicans battle White House over prairie chickens
Congress voted to delist an endangered species for the first time Wednesday, setting the stage for a showdown with President Joe Biden.
Rare and deadly 5-foot albino cobra found inside house: "Genetic mutation"
The venom of cobras "can cause paralysis and even death if not treated promptly," the Wildlife & Nature Conservation Trust said.
Orca "repeatedly slammed" boat in spate of attacks
There have been four orca attacks off the coast of Spain and Gibraltar in the last week.