Conservation
Climate Change Could Wipe Out Polar Bears by 2100
"Without sea ice polar bears cannot feed, and without adequate feeding opportunities, populations cannot persist," said researcher Steven Amstrup.
Rise in Invasive Species May Lead to Massive Loss of Global Biodiversity
Invasive species spread around the globe with the help of human activities, such as global trade and transportation.
Rarest Gorilla Subspecies Appears on Camera With Group of Babies
Any new children is an encouraging sign for the Cross River gorilla population living along the border between Nigeria and Cameroon.
Hundreds of Elephants Have Suddenly Died and No One Knows Why
"It is a conservation disaster—but it also has the potential to be a public health crisis," said conservationist Niall McCann.
Another Painting Bungled, Here's How Not To Disfigure Art With Restoration
An art restoration expert with decades of experience explains nalyzes what went wrong with a painting disfigured by furniture restorers in Spain.
Pandemic Has Led to an 'Anthropause' Revealing Human Impacts on Wildlife
"This research opportunity was brought about by the most tragic circumstances, but it is one we feel we cannot afford to miss," the authors of an article in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution wrote.
Government Program Accidentally Cuts Deforestation by Alleviating Poverty
"Reducing poverty does not have to create unavoidable environmental costs," said researcher Paul Ferraro.
Conservationists File Lawsuit in Attempt to Save Vaquita From Extinction
"Mexico is still sitting on its hands while vaquita after vaquita dies in fishing nets," said Sarah Uhlemann from the Center for Biological Diversity,
Drone Footage Captured of World's Largest Group of Nesting Green Turtles
Scientists recorded the video as part of research to conduct an accurate population survey of the animals that nest at the world's largest green turtle rookery.
The 'Human-Caused' Sixth Mass Extinction Is 'Likely Accelerating': Study
"When humanity exterminates species of other creatures, it is sawing off the limb on which it is sitting, destroying working parts of our own life-support system," said biologist Paul Ehrlich.
Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Discovered in Chile
The site was discovered by chance by scientists studying fossilized shark and ray teeth at three locations in South America.
Bald Eagle Nest Found in Cape Cod for First Time in Over a Century
The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife has seen a dramatic uptick in newly documented eagle nests this year.
How Coronavirus—and Lack of Tourism—Impact East Africa's Gorillas
Gorilla tourism brings much-needed revenue to conservation and communities in East Africa. With these elements at risk due to COVID-19, here's how travelers can support the local people, so they don't resort to poaching.
This Dog Has Rescued Over 100 Koalas Injured During Australia's Bushfires
Bear is a 5-year-old rescue dog who has been trained to sniff out koalas as part of the ''Detection Dogs for Conservation" team at the University of the Sunshine Coast.
Thailand's Elephants May Starve as Tourism Stalls During COVID-19 Crisis
As work dries up, many owners are struggling to cover the costs of keeping an elephant. In some instances, animals have been set free to fend for themselves.
Spike in Big Cat Poaching During Coronavirus Lockdown in Colombia
"With their neighbors inside, some hunters are spending quarantine targeting jaguars, pumas and ocelots," Esteban Payán from Panthera told Newsweek.
A Conversation With Jane Goodall on the Pandemic and Hope for the Planet
Goodall talks to Newsweek about the pandemic, her new documentary and the most important message she hopes her life's work leaves behind.
Humpback Whale Filmed Feeding Her Calf in Rare, Underwater Video
The footage is part of a project to track the health of Hawaii and Alaska's humpback whale population and understand why the number of sightings may be declining.
Almost All of the Wolves on One Alaskan Island Were Killed by Trappers
A vulnerable population of wolves living on Prince of Wales Island lost 97 percent of the population during the 2019-2020 trapping season.
Pablo Escobar's Hippos Are Taking the Place of Long Extinct Animals
Large herbivores dominated the Earth's land ecosystems for several million years before suffering significant extinctions and declines over the past 100,000 years or so.
Mexican Wolf Population Goes Up With At Least 163 in Arizona, New Mexico
Counts of Mexican gray wolves in the southwest reveals numbers have increased 24 percent year-on-year. Conservationists say this is good news, but more needs to be done to increase genetic diversity.
Over 600 Vultures Found Dead in Mystery Incident
Hundreds of vultures have been found dead in Guinea-Bissau and the numbers keep rising.
World Wildlife Day 2020: Animal Species Under Threat and How You Can Help
Find out how to help endangered species in the U.S., including the Florida Panther and the Loggerhead sea turtle.
Hundreds of Bison Migrating Out of Yellowstone to be Hunted
Yellowstone bison have started their yearly migration out of Yellowstone. Park officials have said that 600 to 900 animals are due to be removed this winter.
Massive 2,000-Pound Great White Unama'ki Tracked Off the Florida Coast
Unama'ki has been in the Gulf of Mexico since October and now appears to be inching closer to the Florida coast. Researchers hope she will lead them to a new white shark nursery.
More Than 1,500 Bee Dance Moves Decoded by Scientists
"The most interesting about bees is their communication," said entomologist Morgan Carr-Markell.
Dolphins Killed on Florida Beach, Police Offer Reward for Information
Police are offering a reward of up to $20,000 to anyone who shares information that leads to those responsible.
Earth's Tropical Forests Are 'Time Capsules' of Human History
Earth's tropical forests are "time capsules" of human history stretching back hundreds of years.
Pablo Escobar's Hippos Are Thriving in Colombia and Harming Local Ecosystem
The drug lord imported four hippos into the country, which were housed in his private zoo.
Platypuses Are at Risk of Extinction, Experts Warn
The duck-billed mammal is currently listed as Near-Threatened on the IUCN Red List.