wildlife-conservation

Green turtles (Chelonia mydas) remain endangered across much of their range despite long-term protection and targeted conservation. Globally, distinct population segments show m...

Galápagos giant tortoises are iconic symbols of evolutionary distinctiveness and long-lived survival, yet they are not commodities. If you encounter Galápagos giant tortoise f...

As of the latest verified reports, Kaavan the elephant’s status is stable under the care provided at the sanctuary where he currently resides. This overview summarizes confirm...

Each spring, fawns in the Catskills enter the world in fields, forest edges, and suburban yards across New York’s northern Catskills. Hidden, quiet, and seemingly alone, these...

Coming across a wolf head found in the wild or on a property triggers immediate questions about identification, legality, and next steps. This evergreen explainer outlines how t...

The hellbender salamander (Cryptobranchus alleganiensis) is North America’s largest salamander and a specialist inhabitant of clean, flowing streams. In Ohio, it is restricted...

Asia bears encompass several species that inhabit forests and mountains across the continent. These animals play important ecological roles as seed dispersers and predators. Amo...

Otters are wild animals and not conventional pets. In most places, private ownership is illegal or heavily restricted, and where allowed it requires extensive licensing, species...

The bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) is the national bird and emblem of the United States of America. In its range across North America, the species inhabits areas near lar...

Where to see manatees in Tampa is clear: during cool months, head to warm-water refuges such as Tampa Electric’s Big Bend Power Station, the manatee viewing area at Lowry Park...