Wildlife

Split-screen image of a monarch butterfly perched on an orange flower beside a striped monarch caterpillar hanging from a leaf.

America’s Most Beloved Butterfly Is Stuck In Federal Limbo

Monarch butterflies were on track for federal protection after years of population collapse. Now that decision has been pushed into an uncertain future, leaving one of North America’s most recognizable...

America’s Most Beloved Butterfly Is Stuck In Federal Limbo

Monarch butterflies were on track for federal protection after years of population collapse. Now that decision has been pushed into an uncertain future, leaving one of North America’s most recognizable...

Split image showing a brown bear with three cubs on a muddy shore on the left and military helicopters flying across a sunset sky on the right.

Helicopter Bear Hunts Raise New Wildlife Concerns

A court ruling has opened the door for Alaska wildlife agents to shoot black and brown bears from helicopters. The state says it wants to help caribou, but critics say...

Helicopter Bear Hunts Raise New Wildlife Concerns

A court ruling has opened the door for Alaska wildlife agents to shoot black and brown bears from helicopters. The state says it wants to help caribou, but critics say...

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Hunting Restrictions Are Being Lifted Across Public Lands

Federal officials are loosening hunting restrictions across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas. Some changes could affect trails, habitat, and fragile public lands.

Hunting Restrictions Are Being Lifted Across Public Lands

Federal officials are loosening hunting restrictions across national parks, wildlife refuges, and wilderness areas. Some changes could affect trails, habitat, and fragile public lands.

Split image showing a man gesturing toward a Hawaiian monk seal in the water on the left and wading toward the seal amid splashing on the right.

Man Arrested By Federal Agents After Rock Nearly Hits Endangered Seal

Lani was drifting near the Maui shoreline when a man allegedly picked up a large rock and threw it toward her head. The endangered Hawaiian monk seal survived, but the...

Man Arrested By Federal Agents After Rock Nearly Hits Endangered Seal

Lani was drifting near the Maui shoreline when a man allegedly picked up a large rock and threw it toward her head. The endangered Hawaiian monk seal survived, but the...

Split image showing two gannets touching beaks on the left and two gannets in a crowded colony raising their beaks together on the right.

Campaigners Push To End The Guga Hunt As Gannet Colony Concerns Grow

Young gannets return to Scotland’s cliffs after a winter at sea, where each breeding pair works to raise just one chick. But on Sula Sgeir, the law can still allow...

Campaigners Push To End The Guga Hunt As Gannet Colony Concerns Grow

Young gannets return to Scotland’s cliffs after a winter at sea, where each breeding pair works to raise just one chick. But on Sula Sgeir, the law can still allow...

Very small orange kitten with wet fur sitting on a car seat beside a towel, open food package, and plastic bottle, looking weak but alert.

Sick Kitten Nearly Dies By A Parked Car While Everyone Walks Past

A tiny kitten sat alone beside the wheel of a parked car near a busy roundabout, too sick and weak to save himself. Cars rushed past, people ignored him, and...

Sick Kitten Nearly Dies By A Parked Car While Everyone Walks Past

A tiny kitten sat alone beside the wheel of a parked car near a busy roundabout, too sick and weak to save himself. Cars rushed past, people ignored him, and...