Articles by Julie Larsen Maher

Saving Elephants: Ivory Crush in Central Park (Photos)

The state of New York crushed its stockpile of nearly 2 tons of confiscated elephant ivory into dust, sending a message that the state will not tolerate this crime against wildlife.

Conservation is a Black and White Issue (Photos)

Opinion As these photos show, conservation is a black and white issue.

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 16 March 16

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Snowscapes Show Wonder of Animals in Winter (Photos)

Opinion These animals are using their last chance to play in the snow before spring.

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 10 March 16

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Micro Porcupines to Snow Leopards: WCS's Favorite Wildlife Photos of 2015

Opinion Baby porcupines look deceptively cuddly.

By Stephen Sautner Published 26 December 15

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For Hippos, Their Charismatic Looks Won't Keep Them Safe (Photos)

Opinion Hippopotamuses may be adorable, but they still face terrible poaching.

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 12 December 15

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8 Baby Turtles and Tortoises: Cute, and Critically Endangered (Photos)

Opinion Can these tiny turtles help prevent their species' extinctions?

By Avi Shuter Published 6 November 15

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Bad-Rap Bats in Danger of Extinction Around the World (Photos)

Opinion Bats aren't always creepy — they can be cute and fuzzy, too.

By Ricardo Antunes Published 29 October 15

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Bad Omen or Wise Advisor? Evocative Owls Star in Photos

Opinion Not all owls look like the generic Halloween cutout.

By Jonathan Slaght Published 2 October 15

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The Rare and Exotic Animals of Russia's Far East (Photos)

Opinion The Russian Far East hosts some of the world's most exotic creatures, many represented by just a few hundred remaining animals that exist nowhere else.

By Jonathan Slaght Published 5 September 15

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Endangered Penguins Charm, from Tiny to King Size (Photos)

Opinion Can perky penguins survive as the oceans grow crowded?

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 29 July 15

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Majestic Vultures, Kings of the Sky (Photos)

Opinion The majestic vulture is on the decline across the globe, and if they fade, what will happen to the carrion they clear from the Earth?

By David Oehler Published 3 July 15

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Adorable Andean Bears at Play (Photos)

Opinion Bespectacled Andean bears give pandas some cuteness competition.

By Scott Silver Published 30 May 15

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Elusive Siberian Tigers Captured in Brilliant Images (Photos)

Opinion The Siberian tiger is a rare beauty, best seen from not too close.

By Jonathan Slaght Published 6 May 15

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A Few of the Amazing Spiders I've Met (Photos)

Opinion If spiders make your hair crawl, what do you think about hairy spiders?

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 11 April 15

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Final Six: Stunning Animal Photos in Wild Competition

Opinion With camera traps, stunning photos catch wildlife off guard.

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 27 March 15

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Freaky Frog Photos: A Kaleidoscope of Colors (Gallery)

Opinion Outside the world of cartoons and children's books, the frog color palette is much more than green.

By Julie Larsen Maher Published 24 March 15

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