December 14, 2015 Cheetah genome shows a cat with nine lives Cheetahs may be one of nature’s great survivors.
December 12, 2015 First tiger cub born at London Zoo in 17 years A tiger cub has been born at London Zoo for the first time in 17 years, with the moment captured by hidden cameras, the zoo announced Wednesday.
December 12, 2015 New study finds logging still a threat to Monarch butterflies in Mexico A new study shows that small-scale logging is more extensive than previously thought in the Monarch butterflies' winter nesting grounds in central Mexico.
December 12, 2015 From ants to gorillas: London Zoo begins its annual census of all creatures great and small From aardvarks to zebras, the residents of London Zoo are coming forth to be counted.
December 11, 2015 Loose leopard fleeing rooftop in India bites man A frightened leopard burst through the roof of a house in western India Monday and bit a man on the behind while trying to flee.
December 11, 2015 Archaeologists find ancient dog burial site under Mexico City apartment building Archaeologists on Friday announced the discovery of "an exceptional" old burial site under an apartment building in Mexico City containing the remains of 12 dogs, animals that had a major religious and symbolic significance to the Aztec peoples of central Mexico.
December 10, 2015 Whales entangled at alarming rate along California coast An unusual warming in the Pacific Ocean may be having disastrous consequences for the majestic whales that use the waters off California as a migratory super-highway.
December 10, 2015 25 primate species in Africa, Asia reported on brink of extinction from deforestation, hunting Twenty-five species of monkeys, langurs, lemurs and gorillas are on the brink of extinction and need global action to protect them from increasing deforestation and illegal trafficking, research...
December 7, 2015 Rhino poaching 'kingpin' arrested in South Africa South African national park officials claimed a significant victory in the battle against rhino poaching Thursday, saying they have arrested a man described as a "kingpin" in the illicit trade.
December 5, 2015 Intrepid eagle steals video camera, shoots selfie in Australia A brazen bird snatched a video camera that was recording crocodiles in northwest Australia and captured fascinating footage of its 70-mile journey across the country's remote landscape.
