Endangered Species

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These species are now listed as endangered

Apr 9

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Endangered African penguin chick born at New York Aquarium

Mar 26

House vote could gut law protecting critical wildlife habitats

Wildlife advocates claim the bill would overhaul the non-partisan law that protects wildlife habitats, including ones on Long Island.

Apr 21

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New jaguar spotted in Arizona points to progress in species' recovery

Dec 5, 2025

Man grabs sea turtle for photo in Hawaii, video shows

Nov 24, 2025

Endangered sea turtle released back into ocean after months of care

Aug 6, 2025

Dire wolf revived through de-extinction process

Apr 9, 2025

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

Dec 12, 2024

Cold-stunned sea turtles rescued on Long Island

Dec 6, 2024

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House to vote on legislation that could harm endangered species' habitats

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Majestic milestone for a popular Houston Zoo resident

Aug 27, 2025

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Reward offered in search for vandal who damaged bird nests, stole eggs

Jul 11, 2023

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Reward offered in search for vandal who damaged bird nests, stole eggs

Jul 11, 2023

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How the Disney Conservation Fund helps nonprofit Proyecto Tití save cotton-top tamarins

Apr 28, 2023

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Dr. Jaret Daniels on saving butterflies and the impact of the Disney Conservation Fund

Apr 28, 2023

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Disney Conservation Fund helps Sea Turtle Conservancy and Communities Protect Florida's Sea Turtles

Apr 27, 2023

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Earth Month: Why you should care about horseshoe crabs

Apr 21, 2022

Latest Stories

200-pound endangered Atlantic sturgeon caught in Hudson River

A 200-pound fish was caught in the Hudson River last week, according to the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.

Jun 29, 2024

Critically endangered whale spotted off California coast, NOAA confirms

The North Pacific right whale is critically endangered; according to NOAA's website, there are likely fewer than 500 remaining.

May 28, 2024

(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

'America's wolf' among those rescued by Endangered Species Act: 'Absolutely worth protecting'

Of the many animals protected by the Endangered Species Act, there may be no other species more American than red wolf.

Dec 28, 2023

(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)