Endangered Species

California March 23

Endangered hooded vulture escapes from Bay Area zoo

An endangered hooded vulture escaped from a San Francisco Bay Area zoo on Tuesday. The zoo aviary was destroyed after a massive tree fell on it during a storm

US March 16

US judge seeks plan to protect humpback whales from fishery

A United States judge wants a plan to protect the humpback whales from fisheries. The National Marine Fisheries Service kills an an average of one humpback whale per year.

US March 11

Hundreds of Virginia boats sped in areas used to protect endangered right whale before one was killed: report

Hundreds of boats were found to have sped through areas designed to protect the endangered right whale in the days before one was found dead on the shores of Virginia Beach.

Michigan March 8

Endangered freshwater mussels granted federal protection

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service granted protected status to longsolid and round hickorynut freshwater mussels as populations dwindle in the Eastern US

Hawaii March 7

Hawaii cites man for alleged harassment of humpback whale, dolphins

Hawaii officials cited a 65-year-old Maui man on Monday after he allegedly harassed a humpback whale and pod of dolphins. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 11.

Florida February 28

Florida's 3rd panther this year dies after being struck by vehicle

A Florida panther has died Sunday after being fatally struck by a vehicle. This is the third death by fatal collisions to the endangered animal in the state of Florida.

California February 24

Federal agency proposes California spotted owl protection

A federal wildlife agency has introduced a protection proposal for the California spotted owl. This comes after a lawsuit to assess the decision not to protect the brown and white birds.

New Mexico February 17

Tiger cub rescued in New Mexico finds new home in Colorado

A New Mexico illegally held Bengal tiger cub has been transferred to The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado. Police received a tip that someone was keeping a tiger cub as a pet.

Florida February 15

Loggerhead sea turtle released after rehabbing in Florida

A loggerhead sea turtle, Rocky, has been released after rehabbing in Florida for six weeks. Staff at Florida's Loggerhead Marinelife Center put a tracking device on Rocky's back.

Media February 13

Professor calls for 'animals to be represented in court,' join humans as 'co-creators of this wonderful world'

Philosopher Martha Nussbaum appeared on “The Beat with Ari Melber” Monday night to explain the argument behind giving legal rights to animals.