A Real Moby Dick: Mythic White Sperm Whale Captured on Film Near Jamaica
A white sperm whale, like Moby Dick, was video taped drifting happily along off the coast of Jamaica, but it's not necessarily an albino.
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China Pledges to Plant Forests of Trees Equal to the Size of Belgium - For Each of the Next 5 Years Straight
China announces 70,000 square miles of reforestation, expanded national parks, and crackdowns on illegal wildlife trade
Jaguars in Mexico are Growing in Number, a Promising Sign That Conservation Strategies are Working
The first surveys to count jaguars in Mexico revealed a 20% increase in the population from 2010 to 2018, up to 4,800 animals.
Government Saves Rare Old-Growth Trees From Further Logging on 10,000 Sq-Miles of BC Forest
Moving towards a protective attitude of its forests, B.C. has issued an immediate moratorium on 10,000 sq-miles of old growth forest.
Once Biologically Dead, London's River Thames Rebounds - With Seahorses and Seals
Many animals can be found in the Thames River, which has recovered enormously since it was declared biologically dead in 1957.
First Results of the Great Elephant Census Are In: 'More Positive Than Expected'
The first results from aerial surveys in Africa were released by Zambia and the results are optimistic.
Seafood Lovers Rejoice: Chesapeake Blue Crabs Rebound Like Crazy
A year of significant expansion in the Chesapeake Bay blue crab population bodes well for a better harvest and lower prices for consumers this year.
President Obama Honors 15 Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients
Today, President Barack Obama named fifteen recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation's highest civilian honor. The Medal of Freedom is presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors. Mr. Obama described the annual awards as one of his favorite duties.
Monarch Butterfly Population More Than Triples Over Last Year
Imagine 10 acres of woodland fields and branches dripping with butterflies. That's what the remarkable comeback of the monarch in Mexico looked like this winter.
Migrating Geese Avoid Offshore Wind Farms, Says Study
By monitoring the movement of pink-footed geese over four years, researchers were able to detect changes in flight patterns around two newly erected offshore wind farms in the UK, suggesting that the species can identify the threat and avoid the spinning blades.
With Fins Off the Menu, A Glimmer of Hope for Sharks
For decades, the decline of sharks has been staggering. But bans on finning and new attitudes in Asia toward eating shark fin soup are leading to optimism about the future for these iconic ocean predators.
Aussie Farm Dogs Take Penguin Colony Under Their Wing, Saving Hundreds of Birds
A pair of Maremma dogs have spent 10 years guarding a penguin flock once decimated by predators. They became saviors to the smallest penguins in the world.
Pesky Beavers Put to Work Restoring Streams
"Biologists are using the skills of nature's best engineers, relocating troublemaking beavers to the headwaters of the Yakima River, where their talent for chewing willows and constructing lodges can be put to use, helping to restore streams and salmon habitat."
China to Phase out Domestic Ivory Market, Crack Down on Illegal Trade Online
The illegal ivory trade was delivered two major blows when China and its largest social media company began a crack down to protect endangered elephants.
Snapshot Serengeti Lets You Tag "Animal Selfies"
You can help researchers identify animals in millions of wildlife photos at "Snapshot Serengeti."
Why Are There Retrievers With Cheetahs in Zoos Across the US? (WATCH)
A surprising yet affectionate bond between cats and dogs could help save cheetahs from extinction in the wild.
Parrot Considered Extinct in the Wild Appears on Video in Brazil
A Spix's Macaw, the bird that inspired the character in the movie Rio, has reappeared in Brazil 15 years after it was thought to be extinct in the wild.
Nepal Celebrates Second Year of Zero Rhino Poaching
One country has recorded another huge victory that helps ensure the survival of this iconic, endangered population.
China's Forests Steadily Recovering From Decades of Deforestation
Independently confirmed: China's sweeping program to restore forests across the country is working.
Secret Tiger Breeding Ground Equals Hope For Nearly-Extinct Species
This exciting new video footage has proven what conservationists have only dreamed of: the Indochinese tiger is secretly breeding in Thailand.
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