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Endangered Species

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Texas man admits to shooting and killing bald eagle: Officials

  • May 15

Conservation effort brings endangered red-legged frog back to Yosemite

  • May 11
Peter Fretwell/British Antarctic Survey via AP

These species are now listed as endangered

  • Apr 9
University of Arizona Wild Cat Research and Conservation Center via AP

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 red wolf arrives at NC Zoo

  • Nov 9, 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

Latest Videos

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Majestic milestone for a popular Houston Zoo resident

  • Aug 27, 2025
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NC State's pack grows with birth of 3 red wolf pups

  • May 20, 2024
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Yet again, push on to revive the red wolf population

  • Sep 5, 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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Oakland Zoo partnership helps save endangered riparian brush rabbits from deadly virus

  • Jun 11, 2021
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NC Zoo welcomes 5 rare American red wolf puppies

  • May 8, 2020

Latest Stories

2 new red wolves arrive at their new Durham home at the Museum of Life and Science home

Two new red wolves now call the Museum of Life and Science in Durham their home.

  • Oct 22, 2024
(AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

5 red wolf pups die in eastern North Carolina after father hit, killed by vehicle

Five red wolf pups died after a vehicle hit and killed their father this spring.

  • Sep 17, 2024
Museum of Life and Science

Endangered red wolves at Durham's Museum of Life and Science headed to NY: 'bittersweet'

"This will allow the family to continue to grow next year," Senior Director of Animal Care Sherry Samuels said.

  • Sep 10, 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

NC State's pack grows with birth of 3 endangered red wolf pups

NC State is welcoming its newest members of the pack - literally. Three new red wolf pups were born during Mother's Day weekend.

  • May 20, 2024