Latest about endangered species
Australia plans to cull over 10,000 wild horses, but scientists say it's not enough
Australian wildlife officials are planning to kill or remove more than 10,000 wild horses from a national park in New South Wales.
126,000 gallons of oil spilled along California coast in 'potential ecological disaster'
An oil spill off the California coast has released around 126,000 gallons of oil that is washing up on beaches and protected wetlands.
American bumblebee could be officially declared endangered
If the species is placed on the endangered species list, developers and farmers could incur legal liability for killing them.
Dozens of endangered penguins killed after being stung in the eyes by swarming honeybees
Conservationists have confirmed that 64 African penguins were killed in South Africa after being stung in and around the eyes by honeybees.
Elusive angel shark shows off its ninja ambush skills in rare underwater footage
Researchers caught rare footage of a juvenile angel shark swimming off the UK coast, offering hope that the critically endangered species is still breeding.
Manatees are dying in record numbers in Florida
Between Jan. 1 and July 2, 841 manatees died near and off the coast of Florida, a record-breaking number.
Lemurs: A diverse group of endangered primates
Lemurs include a diverse group of primates, from sun-worshipping ring-tailed lemurs to the peculiar, nocturnal aye-aye.
Wild Tasmanian devils born on mainland Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years
Conservationists have confirmed the birth of seven wild Tasmanian devil joeys in mainland Australia for the first time in 3,000 years.
