Rats Are Saving Elephants From Hidden Landmines on Their Migration Routes
These clever little critters are going to help save endangered species by sniffing out bombs across the densest minefield in Africa.
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Endangered Parrots Won't Stop Messing With Traffic Cones So the Cheeky Birds Have Been Given Their Own Roadside Gyms
The clever Keas are notorious for messing with traffic cones and wandering around busy roadways looking for food – which is why they now have roadside gyms to keep them busy.
A World First: It Took 4 Years to Film Sand Cat Cubs in the Wild, and They're So Precious
These sand cat kittens in their natural habitat have just been captured on film for the first time in history – and they are astonishingly cute.
Watch Elephants and Lions Frolicking on Donated Leftover Christmas Trees
All of these Christmas trees that weren't able to find proper homes for the holidays will be used to delight elephants, lions, and wildlife instead.
Thriving Yellowstone Grizzlies to Leave the Endangered Species List
With the abundance of grizzlies making a comeback in Yellowstone National Park, the iconic mammals might be off the list for good.
Everyone is Celebrating Congo's Massive New Park Since Similar Preserve Saved Gorillas From Extinction
Now that mountain gorillas have rebounded from their listing as "critically endangered", conservationists are hopeful for its relatives in the Congo.
Once Thought to Be Extinct, First Ever Photograph of the Tree-Kangaroo Proves Its Survival
This cute little creature was thought to be extinct – until an enthusiastic botanist snapped the first known photograph of the critter earlier this year.
Watch a Family of Divers Rescue a Whale Shark With Rope Wrapped Around Its Body
Though whale sharks typically swim away when they're touched, this gentle giant stayed calmly in place throughout the 45-minute rescue effort.
First-Ever Test Tube Rhino Embryos Give Hope for Functionally Extinct Species
The groundbreaking research shows that there is still hope for the magnificent species that is balancing on the brink of extinction.
These Simple LED Lights Dramatically Reduce Fishing-Related Deaths for Sea Turtles and Birds
The study's success shows that fishermen may soon be able to continue their work while leaving wildlife and endangered species unharmed.
Koko the Gorilla's Extraordinary Life: From Sign Language to Meeting Mister Rogers (1971-2018)
The Gorilla Foundation announced that their beloved gorilla companion had passed away on Tuesday evening, and that she would be "deeply missed."
In Just 8 Years, Conservation Measures Increased Jaguar Population by 20%
Researchers are rejoicing over new data that proves there are 20% more jaguars than there were 8 years ago.
Rescuers Chase and Finally Save Endangered Bird Suffering With Bound Beak
It took five days of struggle, but this dedicated team of volunteer rescuers finally managed to catch the distressed stork.
Song Made Entirely of Bird Calls is Climbing the Music Charts - Watch the Enchanting Music Video
This 3-minute collection of endangered bird calls is proving to be just as popular as Taylor Swift and Lil Nas.
How a Former Teacher Beat the Mining Industry and Saved the Rare Snow Leopards
This 49-year-old has proved herself to be a champion for vulnerable big cat populations in a region dominated by big mining companies.
3D Printed Turtle Eggs Are Being Used to Crack Down on Poaching
As a means of protecting baby sea turtles, this conservation group is planting fake decoy eggs that contain GPS trackers – and they're identical to the originals.
With Only 147 of World's Fattest Parrots Left, This Year's Baby Boom Has Left Researchers Positively Squawking
The beloved kÄkÄpÅ is the world's fattest species of bird - and thanks to their latest baby boom, they're returning from the brink of extinction.
It's Been 127 Years Since California Condors Were in the Pacific Northwest - Now They're Coming Back
These massive vultures are slowly, but surely, being reintroduced into the wild - and their next destination is the Pacific Northwest.
India Gets Its First Ever Hospital for Abused Elephants - and They've Already Treated Dozens
Since opening their doors four months ago, this elephant hospital has rescued and treated 26 pachyderms from abusive conditions.
World Wildlife Fund Gets Ex-Poachers To Protect and Save the Big Cats They Once Hunted
Rather than trying to deter poaching with punishment, conservationists recruited the hunters in order to help monitor and protect Russian snow leopards.
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