Watch: All You Need to Know About the Freakishly Ugly Aye-Aye

Watch: All You Need to Know About the Freakishly Ugly Aye-Aye

The species is currently listed as an endangered one, wildlife researchers say

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 22nd, 2013
Fishing Gear Causes Whales to Die a Slow, Horrific Death

Fishing Gear Causes Whales to Die a Slow, Horrific Death

Study details how these marine mammals die once entangled in fishing gear

Deforestation Rates in the Brazilian Amazon Up by 88% Compared to Last Year

Deforestation Rates in the Brazilian Amazon Up by 88% Compared to Last Year

Despite efforts to safeguard these forests, trees are being cut down at alarming rates

Rare Crane Egg Gets Round-the-Clock Protection

Rare Crane Egg Gets Round-the-Clock Protection

The egg is kept a close eye on by a security guard, several video cameras

Picture of the Day: Sea Butterfly Caught on Camera by Research Zoologist

Picture of the Day: Sea Butterfly Caught on Camera by Research Zoologist

The creature's long-term survival is threatened by ocean acidification, climate change

Endangered Amur Tigers and Leopards Might Yet Have a Chance at Survival

Endangered Amur Tigers and Leopards Might Yet Have a Chance at Survival

New evidence suggests the species could be on the path to recovery

Jaguar Population in the Peruvian Amazon Is Unusually High

Jaguar Population in the Peruvian Amazon Is Unusually High

Conservationists find these felines are the kings and queens of these jungles

Newly Discovered Pit-Viper Species Is Already Critically Endangered

Newly Discovered Pit-Viper Species Is Already Critically Endangered

The new species is currently inhabiting the cloud forest of Honduras

Earthworms Protect Plants Against Hungry Slugs

Earthworms Protect Plants Against Hungry Slugs

Study documents how earthworms help safeguard plant diversity

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 13th, 2013
Widespread Loss of Common Plants and Animals Will Occur This Century

Widespread Loss of Common Plants and Animals Will Occur This Century

Specialists warn about the devastating effect climate change has on biodiversity

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 9th, 2013
Seagulls Might Be Killing Hundreds of Whales in Patagonia

Seagulls Might Be Killing Hundreds of Whales in Patagonia

Local right whale population continues to decline, seagulls might be to blame

Hundreds of Plants, Animals to Be Affected by Decline in Snow Cover

Hundreds of Plants, Animals to Be Affected by Decline in Snow Cover

Scientists document how climate change threatens biodiversity in the Northern Hemisphere

Watch: Facts About the Tapir That Everybody Must Know

Watch: Facts About the Tapir That Everybody Must Know

Funny video details why tapirs are so very special

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 7th, 2013
Invasive Feral Pigs in the Brazilian Pantanal Help Safeguard Local Wildlife

Invasive Feral Pigs in the Brazilian Pantanal Help Safeguard Local Wildlife

Invasive species are usually a hassle, specialists say

Bird Reserve Now Home to Three Fox Cubs

Bird Reserve Now Home to Three Fox Cubs

The cubs are just now stepping out of their den, exploring their surroundings

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  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • May 2nd, 2013
World's Rarest Duck Now Making a Comeback in Madagascar

World's Rarest Duck Now Making a Comeback in Madagascar

Conservationists say the captive and wild population for the species is increasing

New Species of Giant Mole Rat Discovered in Africa

New Species of Giant Mole Rat Discovered in Africa

The species inhabits parts of Zambia, Congo and Angola

 
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