Shredded trees, dead dolphins and wildfires — how Russia's invasion is hurting nature
The environmental impacts from Russia's invasion of Ukraine could be felt far longer than the war itself.
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Protections for gray wolves restored across much of the U.S.
The ruling by a U.S. district judge puts a spotlight on a species whose recovery from near-extinction has been heralded as a historic conservation success.
To get by in a changing climate, plants need animal poop to carry them to safety
As the climate gets hotter, plants could need to move to new habitats. But animals that eat their fruit and help spread the seeds are disappearing.
Scientists vacuum zoo animals' DNA out of the air
Researchers who detected that detecting environmental DNA, or eDNA, in two zoos say the technique could one day be used to look for endangered species in remote locations in the wild.
Once Imperiled, America's Bald Eagle Populations Are Soaring
The number of bald eagles in the lower 48 states has quadrupled since 2009, according to a new survey. The findings are a bright spot in an otherwise troubling picture for American birds.
In Rural Fukushima, 'The Border Between Monkeys And Humans Has Blurred'
After people evacuated their homes following a nuclear disaster in the Japanese prefecture, nature started to reclaim the space. The humans are trying to return, but it's an uneasy coexistence.
Wild Boars Are Causing Havoc In Germany, But Humans Are Making It Worse
They're stealing laptops and causing mayhem at children's birthday parties. Authorities warn if the boars rely on people for food, it could have dangerous consequences for both animals and humans.
Floods Put Residents And Vulnerable Wildlife At Risk In India's Assam
Heavy rains in the northeastern region have caused flooding and landslides, killing at least 80 people. Workers are also rushing to save species including the greater one-horned rhino.
How Snakes Fly (Hint: It's Not On A Plane)
A snake researcher always wondered how flying snakes propelled themselves. Then, someone told him he should work with the snakes in The Cube — a vast theater space with cameras everywhere.