Conservation
Zoo Shares Sweet Photos to Announce Birth of Endangered Leopards
Zoo officials noted that there are fewer than 100 individual Amur leopards left in the wild and are mainly found in the Russian Far East.
Three Legged Alligator Filmed Strutting Around Florida Swamp
The photographer who captured the video, Bobby Wummer, said the alligator probably lost its limb while fighting
Insane Driver Vs Elephant: Watch Car Try to Intimidate Herd
The driver in the video did something "absolutely insane" and attempted to swerve past the huge animal.
Huge Bengal Tiger Breaks Into Cowshed, Gets Stuck for 8 Hours
Rescuers removed bricks from the shed one by one so they were able to tranquilize the tiger from a safe distance.
Watch Male and Female Leopard Show Affection in Astonishing Rare Footage
Big cat expert Tara Pirie said this behavior is "rarely seen" because leopards are often alone, but it can occur between a mother and her cub.
What Is Happening to Wildlife Inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone?
Timothy Mousseau, a professor of biological sciences, told Newsweek that military action in Chernobyl could be dangerous to the animals living there.
Beluga Whales Have Adopted a Lone Narwhal, May Make Hybrid 'Narluga' Babies
The pod of beluga whales have adopted the narwhal as one of their own, and now a hybrid animal may be on the cards.
Bears Urgently Evacuated From Kyiv As Attacks on Ukraine Intensify
Pictures show the bears being put in cages and moved to a more remote village, as the shelter near Kyiv could no longer guarantee their safety.
Rare Pygmy Sperm Whale Euthanized After Hitting Rocks near California Beach
Lifeguards found the whale, covered in bloody injuries, on Malibu Surfrider Beach on Sunday evening.
How Do Whales Sleep?
Naomi Rose told Newsweek whales have had to adapt to a special way of sleeping, that differs dramatically from other types of mammals.
Orphaned Albino Elephant Calf Swims With Adopted Family in Adorable Video
The 2-year-old albino calf was welcomed into the herd after she was rescued from a poacher's snare, abandoned and wounded, with her family nowhere to be seen.
Chained, Frightened Elephant Gets Hit by Scooter and Runs Through Crowd
Arinita Sandilya at animal rescue organization Wildlife SOS told Newsweek that keeping elephants on busy roads is "dangerous and reckless."
Exhausted, Drowning Leopard Rescued From 70-Foot Well in Tense Video
The 4-year-old big cat was up to her neck in water, struggling to stay afloat, when wildlife officials arrived at the village in Maharashtra state, India.
Adorable Pictures Show an Endangered Baby Orca Just Days Old
It is the first calf to be born into the endangered family for two years, according to the Center for Whale Research.
World Wildlife Day 2022 Theme Examines Key Species, Ecosystem Restoration
Ian Redmond, a tropical field biologist and conservationist, told Newsweek wildlife was a keystone to ecosystems around the globe.
Massive Alligator Caught On Hidden Camera Chowing Down On Animal Carcass
"It is important for us to understand how these reptiles are adapting to survive in a human-dominated environment," said an ecologist.
Scientists Grew Sharks in an Artificial Uterus for 5 Months
The research marks a breakthrough that could help efforts to conserve and breed rare slender tail lantern sharks.
'Very Hungry' Black Mamba Breaks Into Cage and Eats Seven Pet Birds
Snake catcher Nick Evans said just one of the birds would have been a small meal for the mamba
Family Dog Finds Mountain Lion Under Decking in Colorado Home
There have been 18 reports of mountain lions in Boulder since January 15, Colorado Parks and Wildlife said.
Sea Monkeys: What Are They and How Long Do They Live?
Sea monkeys are cult-favorite pets sold as a novelty for children but they are interesting creatures in their own right.
Sea Lion With Fishing Hook Lodged in Chest Rescued From LA Port
Human equipment is one of the leading threats to California sea lions.
Mystery As Two Incredibly Rare White-tailed Eagles Found Dead Miles Apart
The police are urging people for information while they carry out post-mortem tests on the dead eagles.
Miracle Baby Rhino Born to Parents Orphaned Through Poaching in World First
"She is hope for the species and for humanity," Care for Wild CEO and founder Petronel Nieuwoudt said in a statement.
More Than 300 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued From Texas Waters
Over 10,000 sea turtles along the Texas coast have been recovered in the past two winters alone, with thousands dying due to "cold stunning" or hypothermia.
All-male Cheetah Pack Kill Leader in Bloody Coup
The dead leader had wounds all over his body as his four former allies ran away with bloody paws, Jeffery Wu, who found the body, said on Instagram.
Crocodile With Motorbike Tyre Stuck Around Its Neck Freed After 6 Years
Animal welfare groups and professionals have been trying to free the crocodile for years, but in the end, it was a local resident that succeeded.
Tiny Salamandar on Brink of Extinction Bred in Captivity for First Time
The frosted flatwoods is now only found in small numbers in Florida and Georgia, with numbers falling by 90 percent in the last 20 years.
17-year-old Tiger Euthanized at Phoenix Zoo Due to Kidney Failure
Kara Schilling, curator of mammals for the Phoenix Zoo, said: "We will miss his 'roars' to greet the carnivore keeper staff in the mornings, and his 'grumbles' while he impatiently waited for his keepers to get his diet ready."
Year of the Tiger—What the Tiger Represents on Chinese New Year
Tigers are an endangered species, but their numbers have rebounded in several countries in recent years.
Orphaned Rhino and Zebra Help Make Milk in Mischievous, Adorable Video
Daisy the rhino and Modjadji the zebra foal were both taken to the Care For Wild Rhino Sanctuary after they were found alone in the wild.