December 27, 2016 Cheetah numbers plummet, fueling extinction fears The cheetah could be sprinting toward extinction, according to wildlife experts, who warn that urgent action is needed to preserve the species.
December 27, 2016 Zoo finds cause of rhino's trouble: a bullet A resident at the San Diego Zoo came within inches of becoming a poaching victim instead of part of a conservation program.
December 23, 2016 Rugged Rudolph: Scientists discover why reindeer antlers are so strong A team of scientists from the UK’s Queen Mary University of London have discovered the secret behind what makes reindeer antlers so tough.
December 23, 2016 The 16 most famous animals on the Internet These cuddly creatures are famous online. Many earned far more than just 15 minutes of fame; some have their own book deals and movies.
December 23, 2016 Nature bears all: Webcams offer glimpse into lives of wild animals Explore.org has set up cameras across the world so you can watch animals in action live, streamed online. You can watch endangered tigers, beluga whales, great horned owls and many more wild animals in their natural habitats on their website. Here are a few wild animals caught on camera.
December 22, 2016 Russian fisherman's photos of scary sea creatures become viral sensation Roman Fedorstov has gained a loyal following on social media for his ghastly photos of fish that look like something dreamed up for a Guillermo del Toro film or if Stephen King had created the Muppets instead of Jim Henson.
December 22, 2016 Bolivia releases 70,000 baby turtles into Amazonian river More than 70,000 baby turtles were released on Tuesday into a river in the Bolivian Amazon as part of a conservation program.
December 22, 2016 Oldest known living gorilla in US turns 60 She is a mother of three, grandmother of 16, great-grandmother of 12 and great-great-grandmother of three. She recently had surgery to remove a malignant tumor, but doctors say she's doing well.
December 20, 2016 163 new species, including 'Klingon Newt', discovered Tylototriton anguliceps is his name, but Klingon Newt is much easier to pronounce. Someone decided he looks like a Klingon from “Star Trek”, so that’s what the World Wildlife Fund is calling him.
December 20, 2016 Asian Tigers in Crisis The Asian tiger is vanishing. From 100,000 at the beginning of the 20th century, there are as few as 3,200 today, most in Asia and Russia.
