Wood Bison Herd to Be Released in Alaska

Wood Bison Herd to Be Released in Alaska

The Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center plans to release a herd in the wilderness

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 18th, 2013
Spectacular Hawaiian Plant Threatened by Global Warming

Spectacular Hawaiian Plant Threatened by Global Warming

This plant only grows in the Haleakalā National Park in Hawaii, biologists explain

“Squirrel Appreciation Day” Soon to Come Our Way

“Squirrel Appreciation Day” Soon to Come Our Way

This coming Monday, people are encouraged to be thankful for squirrels

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 17th, 2013
1000 Yaks Found in Tibetan Park

1000 Yaks Found in Tibetan Park

The species is presently listed as vulnerable, seems to be making a comeback

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 9th, 2013
With Only 34 West African Lions Left in Nigeria, the Species Is Close to Extinction

With Only 34 West African Lions Left in Nigeria, the Species Is Close to Extinction

This is because people neglected these big cats, conservationists say

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • January 4th, 2013
400,000 Deer Could Be Slaughtered for the Sake of Britain's Woodlands

400,000 Deer Could Be Slaughtered for the Sake of Britain's Woodlands

Too many deer constitutes a threat to the country's natural ecosystems, ecologists warn

2013 Expected to Seal the Fate of Scottish Wildcats

2013 Expected to Seal the Fate of Scottish Wildcats

The species is almost extinct, only needs a gentle push to fall off the biodiversity map

New Trapdoor Spider Named After US President Barack Obama

New Trapdoor Spider Named After US President Barack Obama

The Aptostichus barackobamai lives in the American Southwest

Watch: Thousands of Baby Turtles Are Released into a River

Watch: Thousands of Baby Turtles Are Released into a River

These tiny turtles will eventually grow to be one meter (about 3.2 feet) in length

Picture of the Day: Shower Cap Looks like a Jellyfish

Picture of the Day: Shower Cap Looks like a Jellyfish

These are aquatic “life forms” of the future, photographer Kim Preston argues

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 12th, 2012
New Currency: Queen Elizabeth II Replaced by Plants, Animals on Fijian Notes

New Currency: Queen Elizabeth II Replaced by Plants, Animals on Fijian Notes

Fiji's goals are to break away from the British crown, flaunt its biodiversity

Picture of the Day: Baby Hippo Smiles for the Camera

Picture of the Day: Baby Hippo Smiles for the Camera

The baby hippo is too lazy to move about on its own, chooses to ride its mom instead

  • Green
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 7th, 2012
The World Is Losing Its Big Trees

The World Is Losing Its Big Trees

“It is a very, very disturbing trend,” leading ecologist says

African Lions Might Make It on the US Endangered Species List

African Lions Might Make It on the US Endangered Species List

The Fish and Wildlife Service is trying to figure out how bad these big cats are doing

Brookfield Zoo Debuts Baby Giraffe

Brookfield Zoo Debuts Baby Giraffe

The calf was born only last week, finds itself in perfect health

  • Health
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • November 8th, 2012
Researchers Explore the Belly Button, Say It's Like a Rainforest

Researchers Explore the Belly Button, Say It's Like a Rainforest

There is a “a terrible, yawning, richness of life” in it, specialists explain

Clownfish “Talk” to Establish and Defend Their Social Status

Clownfish “Talk” to Establish and Defend Their Social Status

The sounds made by these fish are never used to attract mates

 
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