Endangered
This Orangutan Isn't a Covid-19 PSA, She's Actually a Legal Person
The video is still circling the internet, despite being removed from YouTube.
Fisherman Slammed for Riding Whale Shark in Viral Video
The clip shows the man riding on the back of a whale shark, which is an endangered species.
Extraordinarily Rare Eagle Ray Filmed Swimming on the Great Barrier Reef
The ornate eagle ray is wideley distributed across the Western Indo-Pacific but is naturally low in numbers and populations are declining.
Elephant Calves Are Being Killed With 'Jaw Exploder' Devices in Sri Lanka
The homemade explosives have become the leading cause of death for elephants in Sri Lanka, where hundreds of the endangered animals are killed each year.
36,000 Pangolins Killed For Biggest Shipment Of Scales
The shipment was worth nearly $39 million.
Endangered Monkey Killed, Eaten on Facebook Live Stream
The langur monkey was allegedly bought for $49.
Why the Endangered Species Act Is Failing
No one wants to kill an animal that near extinction. So how come the popular Endangered Species Act isn't working?
China Reverses Change to Tiger and Rhino Body Part Ban
Last month China announced it would allow the use of rhino and tiger products under certain circumstances.
Villagers Crush Tiger to Death With Tractor
The tiger was believed to have killed at least one person.
Dozens of Rare Tortoises Stolen From Conservation Park
The park in Corsica has warned thieves to return the tortoises, whether they are traffickers or activists planning to release the animals.
More Than 300 Sea Turtles Found Dead Off Mexican Coast
The dead sea turtles are considered endangered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, as well as by Mexican officials.
Population of 'Vulnerable' Giant Pandas on the Rise
Seven out of nine captive giant pandas released to the wild since 2003 have survived the transition, China's state media said this week.
Rare Turtle Found Dead, Caught in Discarded Bar Stool
The turtle was one of the world's smallest and most endangered.
The Most Endangered Animals on the Planet
From a chubby-cheeked orangutan to a tiny pygmy elephant.
Nearly All of Madagascar's Lemurs Critically Endangered
Nearly every species of lemur is increasingly threatened by illegal hunting and climate change in Madagascar, the only country where lemurs are naturally found.
Louisiana's Bald Eagles Are Making a Comeback
Michael Seymore, an ornithologist for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), confirmed there was "productivity and nesting success in Louisiana for the bald eagle."
Dozens of Lion Hunting Permits Granted Under Trump
The African lion population, which was declared vulnerable in 1996, has decreased 43 percent in the last 21 years.
Endangered Pygmy Elephant Shot Dead
Wildlife authorities say the elephant was killed out of revenge for destroying crops.
A Microscopic Parasite Is Killing Monk Seals
The country's most endangered marine mammals are now facing a tiny but deadly threat to their existence.
Gray Wolf Endangered Species Status To Be Examined
"Federal protections for wolves are essential to help the species recover and expand."
Florida Man Planned to Eat Endangered Tortoise: Sheriff
He had already grabbed two gopher tortoises and was looking for more.
417 Endangered Fish Organs Stuffed into Suitcases
The totoaba swim bladder is highly prized in traditional Chinese medicine.
Scientists Save Endangered Bat That Helps Make Tequila
The bats have tongues as long as their bodies.
Watch: Gorilla Gives Birth to First Son Moke
The new arrival is a joyous occasion for a species whose wild population has been in decline in recent years due to disease and poaching.
New Endangered Species List Includes 'Punk Rock' Turtle
The unique animals have to be saved from extinction just like the cuddly tigers and elephants.
Did Von Miller Illegally Kill Hammerhead Shark?
Hammerhead sharks are endangered, so catching and killing them is a problem.
Critically Endangered Vaquita Might Avoid Extinction
Some estimates say there are fewer than 30 vaquitas left in the world.
Four Animals on the Brink of Extinction
Transforming the food system could lead to "a lot more wildlife."
A Dog-Eating Siberian Tiger Is on the Prowl in Russia
Amur tigers have the personal backing of Vladimir Putin.