Latest Stories in Endangered Species - Page 8
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Midway: A Symbol of Hope for Planet Earth
Midway has moved from "bullets to birds" and our visit to the atoll reveals the incredible ecosystem that teaches us lessons on sustainability both here and globally.
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The Week in Animal News: Orphaned Baby Manatee Rescued, Michigan Wolves Near Extinct and More
Possibly the cutest ever baby manatee was rescued in the Amazon after its mother was killed by poachers. Only one female gray wolf is left in the Michigan population, and more.
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Can Social Media Save Two Rhinos Left For Dead by Poachers?
2012 is on track to seeing a record number of rhino deaths from poaching -- but conservationists have turned to the internet in hopes of reducing that grim figure by two.
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Rhinos May be Extinct in South Africa by 2015
According to a recent estimate, rhinos will vanish from South African parks by 2015 if current poaching rates continue.
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Alec Baldwin and Peta Call for a Boycott of Ringling Bros. to Save Circus Elephants
The movie star narrates a video that documents the tragic life of a circus elephant, and calls for a boycott of the Rinling Bros. Circus.
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The Week in Animal News: New Frog Discovered in NYC, an African Kitten with a Housecat Mom and More
A new species of frog was discovered living in New York City, a common housecat gave birth to a rare African kitten, we have evidence of extinct sea cows and more.
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Common Housecat Gives Birth to a Rare African Kitten
For the first time ever, conservationists from the Audubon Nature Institute have successfully used a common cat as surrogate to a tiny African black-footed kitten, an adorable yet dwindling species.
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Third-Graders on Field Trip Spot Rare Bald Eagle Chick
On a recent outing by a group of eagled-eyed third-graders in California, it was students who helped the grown-ups learn a thing or two.
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Scientists Prove That Multiple Species of Sea Cows Once Roamed World’s Waters
50 million years ago multiple species on sea cows could be found in each region of the world.
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The Week in Animal News: Wrangling Sharks, Up Close with Lions and More
Before setting aside parts of the Caribbean for preservation, researchers had to wrangle with sharks in the area. A remote controled camera got personal with a pride of lions, the rare pink katydid made an appearance and more.
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Kid Buys Shark with His $35 Then Releases It Into the Wild [Video]
Little kid buys shark with $35 of his own money and then releases it into the wild.
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Human Prejudices Threaten Freshwater Biodiversity
New species found in disappearing arctic freshwaters highlight the threat to these underprotected ecosystems
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Thousands of Shark Fins Found on Hong Kong Sidewalk (Video)
A horrifying video shows thousands of shark fins scattered across a Hong Kong sidewalk.
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Chinese Businessmen Paying $80,000 to Hunt Polar Bears in Canada
While conservationists work to preserve imperiled polar bears, others are paying a hefty price for the chance to kill them.
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Check Out the Adorable, Fun, and Productivity-Destroying Frozen Planet Penguin Cam
To celebrate the premiere of Frozen Planet, Discovery has teamed up with Sea World San Diego to bring you a round the clock penguin feed.
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The Week in Animal News: Boiling Bees, the Battle for Manatees and More
A controversial method of making mead involves boiling an entire hive, bees and all. Manatees are battling humans and climate change, watch a polar bear cub grow up and more.
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Florida Manatees Face a Tough Battle Against Boats and Climate Change
These manatee photos illustrate the beautiful nature, and painful reality, of these gentle giants.
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Watch an Adorable Polar Bear Cub Grow Up On Live Webcam
To celebrate International Polar Bear Day, Dutch conservationists have christened one adorable cub to be the species' next rising star.
