Birds May 28 Climate change threatens Brazil's beloved Spix's macaw from animated 'Rio' films In Brazil’s Northeast, a South African couple is reintroducing the Spix’s macaw to nature through breeding and reintroduction efforts, according to officials.
Endangered Species May 20 US government declares rare lizard endangered, sparking clash between environmentalists and oil industry Federal wildlife officials have declared the dunes sagebrush lizard an endangered species due to threats from energy development, sand mining and climate change.
LIFESTYLE May 4 Fisherman hooks prehistoric 200-pound alligator snapping turtle before catching monster alligator gar A fisherman from Kentucky reeled in a monster-sized, 200-pound alligator snapping turtle in Texas; he also caught a massive alligator gar that has been submitted for a world record.
Endangered Species May 1 US House passes bill to remove gray wolves from endangered list in 48 states The U.S. House has passed a bill to remove gray wolves from the endangered species list across 48 states. The Biden administration opposes the measure.
Fish April 22 Prehistoric lake sturgeon denied endangered species status, US wildlife officials say Federal wildlife officials have decided not to place lake sturgeon on the endangered species list, allowing annual spearing seasons in some states to continue.
LIFESTYLE April 16 Rare species of rodent captured on West Virginia trail camera Along a West Virginia trail, a camera caught on video the Allegheny woodrat, a rodent that is considered to be a "species of concern" in some American states.
VIDEO April 9 ‘Clark the Eagle’ makes special appearance at Reagan Airport in Arlington, Virginia TSA officers at Reagan Airport in Arlington, Virginia, screened the famous bald eagle, Clark, whose father, Captain, was gifted to President Ronald Reagan and is credited for getting the species on the endangered list.
VIDEO April 3 Local aquarium welcomes precious penguin chicks The Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, Louisiana, recently welcomed two endangered African penguin chicks to the aquarium. The birds are typically found on the coast of South Africa and are threatened by poor environmental conditions.
Florida March 29 Florida launches emergency response to investigate 'erratic' behavior of endangered fish The smalltooth sawfish, ancient marine creatures, are displaying unusual behavior and experiencing a significant increase in mortality rates in Florida waters.
Oceans March 5 Baby right whale dies after ship collision, fewer than 360 remain alive The first baby North Atlantic right whale of the year has been found dead from a ship collision. Environmental groups demand protections for the whales, of which fewer than 360 remain.