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This New Sanctuary Could Be the Future of Captive-Whale Rehabilitation A bold experiment is underway to save belugas facing euthanasia By Jennifer Cole January 16, 2026 In this story: whales, endangered species, conservation, animal rights, animals
The Wonders of Weird Duck Time Beat the winter doldrums by going birding By Julia Zarankin January 13, 2026 In this story: birds, science, Wonder
Saving One of America’s Most Imperiled Birds The Florida grasshopper sparrow is rebounding thanks to the work of these conservationists By Brandy Jo Hastings January 5, 2026 In this story: birds, endangered species, wildlife, victory
This Easy Solution Could Prevent Whale Deaths New on-demand fishing gear reduces harmful entanglements By Jennifer Cole December 28, 2025 In this story: whales, saving wild places, animals, animal rights, wildlife
Loons Losing Out A common piece of fishing gear is threatening one of America’s most beloved bird species By Krista Langlois December 23, 2025 In this story: birds, fish, animal rights, animals, wildlife
Joy to the Worm In the tropics, a festive creature turns coral reefs into a year-round wonderland By Suki Gear December 25, 2025 In this story: holidays, science, animals, Wonder, Gee Whiz
Protecting Threatened and Endangered Species Could Get a Lot Harder Proposed changes to Endangered Species Act regulations would defang our best defense against extinctions By Ian Rose December 12, 2025 In this story: endangered species, animal rights, wildlife, saving wild places, federal policy
From Growl-Rumble-Whoops to Moan-Whines: Hawaiian Monk Seals Have a Vocal Repertoire Full of Surprises The endangered species is the only pinniped known to string together vocalizations with no break By Joe Spring December 15, 2025 In this story: science, Gee Whiz, animals, endangered species, conservation
We All Need a Home of Our Own. The Burrowing Owl Is No Different. A new effort is underway to restore this owl's population and habitat Text and photographs by Zack Metcalfe November 24, 2025 In this story: birds, conservation, animals, science