One of the planet’s most charismatic creatures is being driven into the sea—literally. But there are ways to save the species
Endangered Species
Prince Charles and Prince William Condemn Wildlife Trafficking
Royals urge world to join fight against illegal trade in endangered wildlife
Lions Are Almost Extinct In West Africa
Only 400 left
Poachers, Not Big Game Hunters, Are the Real Threat to Endangered Rhinos [UPDATED]
Many conservationists were outraged when the Dallas Safari Club auctioned off the right to kill a critically endangered black rhino. But a legal hunt might just help the species—and won’t hurt the bigger fight against poaching
The Dingo Didn’t Eat Your Tasmanian Devil
Dingoes were long blamed form hunting the Tasmanian devils off Australia. But a new study shows that human beings should get more of the blame
Why it’s Good (For Someone Else) to Get Eaten By a Lion
When top predators are eliminated, the species they prey on can run amok
Your Cat is 95% Tiger
Scientists sequence feline DNA in hopes of aiding endangered species
Obama Moves to Fight Wildlife Trafficking in Africa. But the Real Work Is in Asia
A new White House plan will create an inter-agency task force to fight poaching, which is on the rise thanks to a growing market in developing Asia
How Human Activity — and Extinctions — Are Driving Evolution
When humans cause species to go extinct, the effects ripple throughout the surrounding ecosystem
Why a Hotter World Will Mean More Extinctions
Extinctions are already on the rise as a growing human population displaces animals and plants. But if global warming continues unchecked, our planet could get a whole lot lonelier