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Anti-Poaching Agreement Reached in Effort to Halt Illegal Ivory Trade

Dzanga bai elephant slaughter, poaching

December 5th, 2013

Several African and Asian nations embroiled in the illegal trade of ivory have agreed to take urgent action to crack down on poaching, in an effort to protect vulnerable populations of elephants across Africa.

Cologne Lures Secretive African Cat to Camera Trap | Video

Cologne Lures Secretive African Cat to Camera Trap

November 12th, 2013

Biologists use Calvin Klein's Obsession for Men to attract wild animals like this African golden cat posing for a camera trap in Uganda's Kibale National Park.

States Take Steps to Prevent Zombie Deer and Poisoned Condors (Op-Ed)

reindeer crossing a road in its natural environment in scandinavia

September 20th, 2013

Can new laws help stop the spread of chronic wasting disease in deer?

The New World After Oil, Cars and Suburbs (Op-Ed)

Group of joggers

November 27th, 2013

Americans can be thankful for the nation's natural bounty, but assuming that bounty will last indefinitely is a trap.

Conservation Is About Caring for Nature and People (Op-Ed)

Fisherman spearing lionfish in Belize

November 4th, 2013

Conservation has as much benefit for communities as it does for nature.

Dogs to Prairie Dogs, Animals Need Rescue from Disaster (Op-Ed)

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September 18th, 2013

When disaster strikes, wildlife and pets both have rescuers on call.

Secrets of a Strange Lemur: An Aye-Aye Gallery

aye-aye, conservation, lemurs, madagascar, endangered animals

March 25th, 2013

Rare lemurs can be seen as bad omens, but they are the ones that need protection.

Crushing the Ivory Trade (Op-Ed)

A pile of old ivory tusks.

November 15th, 2013

In order to crush the ivory trade, nations are taking strong action.

New Dolphin Species Identified Off Australian Coast

humpback dolphin

October 29th, 2013

A population of humpback dolphins off the northern coast of Australia has now been identified as a distinct species, adding to the list of three other distinct species within this group of dolphins.

China Combatting Market for Illicit Animal Parts (Op-Ed)

A pile of old ivory tusks.

August 30th, 2013

Can China preserve wildlife globally by acting on criminal trade locally?