elephants

Donald Trump reverses decision to allow the import of elephant body parts from Africa

His original decision drew plenty of outrage.

On Nov 18, 2017 by Josh Katzowitz

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Twin pandas born in Atlanta are first newborn cubs in U.S. this year

The twin cubs are the sixth and seventh born at Zoo Atlanta.

On Sep 3, 2016 by Dell Cameron

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DIY drones might just be the future of rainforest conservation

They can use the drones to map out incursions on their territory.

On Apr 16, 2016 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Marine biologists save sea turtle in harrowing video. And you won’t believe why

Researchers thought the turtle had a parasitic worm. But the problem was humanity's bad plastic habit.

On Aug 14, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara

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Cecil’s death inspires more creative activism on World Lion Day

One lion might have fallen, but there are plenty left to celebrate.

On Aug 10, 2015 by Marisa Kabas

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This is the government facility that helps Native Americans worship with eagles

The government has been helping Native Americans cherish the eagle for 30 years.

On Jul 24, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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The 10 best places on the Internet to find real shark facts

Real shark science without the Shark Week hype.

On Jul 8, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Glow-in-the-dark sharks are the highlight of Shark Week

Stepping away from its usual nightmare fuel, Shark Week gives us fun science about sharks of the deep.

On Jul 7, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Why naked celebrities are posing with dead fish for World Oceans Day

It's for a good cause.

On Jun 8, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Honeybees and 4 other species we desperately need to save

#SaveTheBees might be trending on Twitter, but they're far from the only ones at risk.

On May 20, 2015 by S.E. Smith

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Google took its Earth Day Doodle to the next level with an animal quiz

Jared Leto is a woolly mammoth. What are you?

On Apr 22, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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A Greenpeace publicity stunt damaged one of Peru’s most beautiful wonders

Greenpeace, I love you, but you're bringing me down.

On Dec 12, 2014 by Aaron Sankin

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Wealthy rhino hunter claims he’s the victim of online death threats

Can't you see that the guy with the gun is the real victim here?

On Jan 17, 2014 by Miles Klee