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Even Zookeepers Have Their Favorites (Op-Ed)

California sea lion

July 25th, 2014

As a zookeeper, sometimes you get to pick favorites (but don't tell the monkeys).

Deadly 'Angel Wing' Condition Caused By Feeding Birds Crackers | Video

Deadly 'Angel Wing' Condition Caused By Feeding Birds Crackers | Video

July 14th, 2014

Unhealthy foods like white bread and crackers cause the wing deformity, which inhibits the birds ability to fly, and can result in death. The Humane Society of the United States strongly advises not to feed wildlife.

Endangered Gorillas Protected from Oil Drilling in African Park

Mountain Gorillas

June 19th, 2014

A major oil and gas company has pledged to stop plumbing for oil in Virunga National Park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and United States authorities pressured the firm to halt operations in the region.

Chasing Alligators, Dodging Parrots: A Zookeeper's Life (Op-Ed)

Bouba the Andean bear

July 23rd, 2014

What scares a zookeeper may not be what you expect.

Good News, Bears: Satellites Could Spy on Arctic Species

polar bears arctic satellite demography

Satellites could be a promising tool for tracking Arctic wildlife on the ground, a new study suggests.

Sustainable Ranching: Where Cows and Capybara Roam (Op-Ed)

Aerial view of the Pantanal

April 29th, 2014

In the Pantanal of Brazil, ranchers and wildlife co-exist.

Developing World Boasts Leading Women Conservationists (Op-Ed)

An African Elephant and calf

March 26th, 2014

Women conservationists in developing nations face obstacles, societal and otherwise, that make their accomplishments even more profound.

Only Zookeepers Get to Feed the Penguins (Op-Ed)

Zookeeper Nora Beirne feeds red panda

July 22nd, 2014

Zookeepers have an interesting job — some days you cuddle with endangered species, others you just try not to get bitten.

Borneo Photos: Discovering the 'Other Galapagos'

Alfred Russell Wallace developed the theory of evolution by natural selection right here

June 23rd, 2014

Borneo's big muddy rivers, warm shaggy jungles, monsoonal rains, time and isolation have all made it evolution's wonderland. Take a tour of one of the richest places on Earth.

Zoos, Aquariums and Their Visitors Are Critical Advocates for Conservation (Op-Ed)

children, zoos, aquarium

April 23rd, 2014

Zoos and aquariums are hubs for inspiring the public to support wildlife conservation.