Sea Turtle Trapped Upside Down in Trench is Rescued in Time
When a loggerhead turtle flipped over and was trapped on her back in a rocky ditch, it needed a lot of help to get back to sea.
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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.
Baby Boom for World's Rarest Cats: Back From Edge of Extinction
At least 16 Amur leopard cubs have been spotted in a Russian National Park just nine years after the species dropped to just 30 cats 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.
Man Plans to Fly 80 Rhinos to Australia to Protect them From Poachers-and Extinction
A retiree plans to airlift 80 rhinos 6,800 miles from Africa to Australia to put an ocean between them and the poachers.
33 Lions Freed From Circuses, Return to their African "Birthright"
The largest ever airlift of big cats have delivered 33 lions freed from circuses in Columbia and Peru to a wildlife sanctuary in South Africa.
Wild Dog Thought to Be Extinct Resurfaces in the Mountains
After virtually disappearing from their native land 50 years ago, the New Guinea Wild Dog was thought to be extinct – until now.
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.
Wolves in Washington State Are Finally Rebounding
2016 marks the seventh straight year of improvement for wolf populations in Washington state.
Nepal Goes All Out to Protect the Snow Leopard's Future
This ambitious conservation plan will hopefully encourage the repopulation of the endangered snow leopard species.
Major Chinese Airline Bans Shark Fin Cargo
In a major conservation victory, Air China has become the first airline from the nation's mainland that has banned the transportation of shark fin.
Nation Finally Outlaws Ownership of Exotic Pets
Keeping cheetahs or lions as pets has long been seen as a sign of status – but now, it will be punishable by extensive fines or jail time.
Bison Return to National Park For First Time in a Century
Wild bison were almost entirely wiped out during the 1900's, but now Parks Canada is making sure they will roam their homeland once more.
Watch Rare Newborn Tiger Triplets Being Bottle Fed
Since Malayan tigers are an endangered species, these rare newborn triplets are an exciting addition to the Cincinnati Zoo family indeed.
Police Rescue Over 6,000 Turtles in Largest Wildlife Bust in the Nation
Four tons of endangered turtles were rescued earlier this week, saved from being turned into soup and souvenirs by a Special Task Force.
Congress Votes Overwhelmingly to Restore Everglades
The House and Senate overwhelmingly approved a $7.8 billion project to restore the Florida Everglades and undo a half-century of human impact.
Diego's Got Game: Fertile Giant Tortoise Has Saved His Species From Extinction
This wily reptile is such a ladies man, he has almost single-handedly repopulated an entire island with a species that was facing extinction.
Baby Gorilla Born in Virunga for Mother's Day (WATCH)
The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund announced the birth of an endangered mountain gorilla in the Virunga preserve in Rwanda– and there's a video!
Endangered Species Day: 9 Success Stories to Make You Cheer Today
From tiny salamanders to giant whales, endangered species are recovering in all corners of the world. These awesome animals top the list of comebacks.
Scientists Finally Figured Out What's Making Undersea Crop Circles (Top 10 New Species)
Cartwheeling spiders, pufferfish that make crop circles on the sea bed, and a "chicken from hell" - the top 10 new species list boasts fascinating life forms.
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