Endangered Species
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American bumblebee could be officially declared endangered
By Ben Turner published
If the species is placed on the endangered species list, developers and farmers could incur legal liability for killing them.
Dozens of endangered penguins killed after being stung in the eyes by swarming honeybees
By Harry Baker published
Conservationists have confirmed that 64 African penguins were killed in South Africa after being stung in and around the eyes by honeybees.
Elusive angel shark shows off its ninja ambush skills in rare underwater footage
By Brandon Specktor published
Researchers caught rare footage of a juvenile angel shark swimming off the UK coast, offering hope that the critically endangered species is still breeding.
Manatees are dying in record numbers in Florida
By Yasemin Saplakoglu published
Between Jan. 1 and July 2, 841 manatees died near and off the coast of Florida, a record-breaking number.
Lemurs: A diverse group of endangered primates
By Patrick Pester published
Lemurs include a diverse group of primates, from sun-worshipping ring-tailed lemurs to the peculiar, nocturnal aye-aye.
Wild Tasmanian devils born on mainland Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years
By Harry Baker published
Conservationists have confirmed the birth of seven wild Tasmanian devil joeys in mainland Australia for the first time in 3,000 years.
Madagascar may be a secret stronghold for 'living fossil' fish
By Stephanie Pappas published
Madagascar may be the ancestral home of coelacanths, 'living fossil' fish once thought to have gone extinct.
Mom & baby giraffe trapped on a sinking island rescued in months-long operation
By Mindy Weisberger published
A months-long rescue operation transported the last of nine stranded giraffes to their new home in a mainland sanctuary.
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