Germany Turns Military Bases into Rare-bird Nature Reserves
Germany agreed to turn more than 60 former military bases into vast nature preserves, with the aim of creating oases for rare species of birds.
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After Nearly a Century, Gray Wolves Return to California Mountains
For the first time since the 1920s, a family of gray wolves, two adults and five pups, have been spotted in the hills of Northern California.
Ralston Purina CARES
Ralston Purina created a program of funding in 1989 called Purina C.A.R.E.S. In eight years it donated more than $3.9 million to local zoos and the American Zoo and Aquarium Association to help fund species survival efforts.
Conservationists Rejoice at Return of Burrowing Owl
After being thought to have disappeared in Manitoba altogether, the burrowing owl has once again been found inhabiting the province's grasslands.
Trophy-Hunted Lion's Tragedy Leads to Animal Rights Triumphs
Though Cecil the Lion's death was a horrific event to many, the tragedy led to two significant triumphs for animal rights groups to curb sport hunting.
Birds vs. Buildings
The Fatal Light Awareness Program (FLAP) convinced 80 buildings in downtown Toronto, Ontario to turn off their lights at night during bird migration seasons.
Giant Prehistoric Fish Rebounding in Canada
When dozens of white sturgeon began washing up dead on the banks of British Columbia's Fraser River in the mid-1990s, some feared that North America's largest freshwater fish could be headed toward extinction. But now, thanks to an alliance of government agencies, environmentalists, aboriginal groups, and fishing interests, the sturgeon has been spurred to a robust recovery in the lower river.
Rare One-Horned Rhino Bouncing Back in Nepal
A National Rhino Census in Nepal released Saturday showed an increase of 22 percent in the rhinoceros population there since 2008. The positive numbers reflect the success of conservation efforts for this species, following a decade of civil war -- a result of improved anti-poaching measures and management of habitat.
Nature's on the Rebound Thanks to DDT Ban
June 14, 1997 marked the 25th anniversary of the banning of DDT. Bird species nearly wiped out by the pesticide have rebounded remarkably.
Awww: Total Number of Endangered Pandas Just Grew By One (UPDATE)
It's twice the cuteness with rare, twin panda cubs born over the weekend at Washington's National Zoo.
Loggerhead Sea Turtles Set Another Nesting Record in Georgia
In 2004, the number of loggerhead sea turtle nests on this prime nesting ground, plunged to 358, the fewest on record. What a difference a decade makes.
Jaguars Returning to U.S.
A few jaguars have been spotted in the US wild southwest after 20 years of absence.
Tide Turning for Sustainable Seafood
Worried about dwindling supplies of fish, negative effects on the coastal and ocean environments, and concerns about pesticides, sustainable seafood practices are gaining momentum in the United States.
Loggerhead Turtle Nests Up 22% as Wildfire Burns Nearby
Nesting activity for the threatened Loggerhead Sea Turtle on Blackbeard Island in Georgia, has increased 22 percent over its 30-year average. Let's hope they survive a wildfire burning on the island since July 6.
Ten Millionth Tree Planted in Congo's Gorilla Habitat
The World Wildlife Fund is celebrating the ten millionth tree planted around crucial endangered mountain gorilla habitat in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Valuable Borneo Forests Set Aside to Sustain Endangered Orangutans, Elephants and Rhinos
The government of the Malaysian state of Sabah announced Friday it will protect its most important remaining lowland forests on the island of Borneo.
Endangered Woodpeckers Protected by Paper Company
Endangered Woodpeckers Protected, Red-Cockaded Protection Plan
Monarch Butterflies Make Big Comeback After Bad Year
Monarch butterfly colonies in Mexico more than doubled in size this winter after bad storms devastated their numbers a year ago, conservationists said on Monday.
Rare White Whale Spotted as Sightings Hit Record High in NZ (WATCH)
Whale watchers have spotted a rare white whale while counting a record number of humpbacks swimming through New Zealand. (WATCH)
Ships Rerouted to Save Whales in San Francisco Bay
Federal maritime officials have approved a plan to protect whales in and around San Francisco Bay. Shipping industry representatives joined with whale researchers to establish new cargo lanes that will protect blue whales, the largest marine mammal, in their feeding grounds outside one of the busiest ports in the world.
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