Centuries ago, an estimated 30-60 million bison roamed the Great Plains of North America. By 1900, European settlers had driven the species to near extinction.
Centuries ago, an estimated 30-60 million bison roamed the Great Plains of North America. By 1900, European settlers had driven the species to near extinction.
The migrating butterfly is 2 steps from extinct on the International Union for Conservation of Nature list.
The endangered whales swim several thousand miles to shallow waters where sounds don’t travel far.
Researchers catch and count young eels in the Hudson River then move them closer to their new home.
This is the first calf born in that family of endangered orcas in 11 years.
Re:wild campaign has helped focus attention on 25 species that were lost for at least 10 years. Eight have been found, so the group is adding more.
Friend of the Earth is making a list of butterflies and moths -- many of which are endangered -- with the help of citizen scientists.
Aquarium has rescued 120 of the turtles this season, most of which are endangered Kemp’s ridley species.
Though it’s not a full recovery, scientists are optimistic.
The De Winton’s golden mole, native to South Africa, hasn’t been spotted since 1936.
The decision was made to free up money to protect other species, but some scientists disagree.
Scientists in Georgia studied elephant at Zoo Atlanta to discover how trunks work.
Donations to Rainforest Trust programs help save endangered species.
Savanna and African forest elephants are declining because of poaching and habitat loss.
Conservation groups’ captive-breeding program aims to returning balance to the ecosystem.
Scientists created a copy of a ferret that died long ago. New kit Elizabeth Ann may help the species survive.
Recent sighting means U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service can keep track of 8 out of 20 that remain.
The female is the first baby of its species at the zoo and one of only 3,600 worldwide.
Fewer than 30 of the California birds existed in the 1980s. Now there are more than 450.
Only 160 of the Indochinese tigers thought to live in the wild in Thailand.
