7 giant tortoises mysteriously found dead in U.K. forest
Police in England would like to speak with anyone who's missing some giant tortoises, or "knows of anyone who normally has a large number of tortoises but has fewer now."
Endangered Species
Boat propeller gravely injures endangered whale calf, NOAA says
The injuries could impact the North Atlantic right whale calf's ability to nurse from its mother, and officials believe the calf is likely to die.
Officials report first endangered Florida panther death of 2024
Nearly 70 endangered Florida panthers have been found dead since 2021.
Avian flu kills polar bear for first time ever
Rampant avian flu that has impacted millions of birds in the U.S. has now killed a polar bear for the first time ever recorded.
Jaguar previously unknown to U.S. caught on camera in Arizona
Jason Miller, a hobbyist wildlife videographer who posts trail camera footage online, captured the image of a roaming jaguar last month near Tucson.
The Endangered Species Act at 50: "The most dazzling and impactful environmental feat of all time"
Historian Douglas Brinkley celebrates the success of the 1973 law that finally gave legal protection to America's iconic flora and fauna facing extinction.
Most funding for endangered species only benefits a few creatures
Since passage of the Endangered Species Act 50 years ago, more than 1,700 plants, mammals, fish, insects and other species in the U.S. have been listed as threatened or endangered with extinction.
Startup accused of selling health drink made from endangered fish
Environmental watchdogs accused the startup of selling a health supplement made from endangered totoaba fish to several countries including the U.S. and China.
Wolverines listed as threatened species under Endangered Species Act
Officials said climate change has threatened the species and reduced their numbers. Less than 300 wolverines are estimated to live in the contiguous U.S., according to the National Wildlife Federation.
Rare gigantic rat caught on camera for first time
Researchers were able to attract "one of the world's rarest rodents" in their endangered habitat using glass oil lamps filled with sesame oil.
Blind golden mole detected in South Africa for first time in 87 years
The team used a scent-detecting Border Collie dog, Jessie, to find traces of two De Winton's golden moles.
Source of 1.1 million gallons of oil spilled into Gulf of Mexico remains mystery
Officials have yet to find the source of the oil spill, which has left chunky globules and long slicks near a 67-mile-long pipeline system off the coast of Louisiana.
These squirrels are latest species to become endangered in Washington state
There are just three western gray squirrel populations left in Washington state as more frequent and intense wildfires continue to decimate their habitats, officials said.
Video captures long-lost species named after David Attenborough
Researchers captured footage of the "bizarre" animal on the last day and with their final memory card after a month of battling "blood-sucking leeches, malaria, earthquakes" and more in Indonesia.
2 endangered panthers found dead on consecutive days in Florida
Ten panthers have now been killed by cars in the state this year — and 64 have been killed since 2021, according to statistics kept by the state.
Coast Guard spots endangered whales off Louisiana
Officers encountered three massive Rice's whales, one of the most endangered whale species on the planet. There are likely fewer than 100 remaining.
Amur tiger dies in tragic accident at Colorado zoo
The two-year-old Mila slipped off a bench after being given anesthesia for an important dental treatment, the zoo said.
In California, researchers identify a new pack of gray wolves
The new pack consists of at least five wolves that have not previously been seen in the state.
Major effort underway to restore endangered Mexican wolf populations
By the mid-1970s, the Mexican wolf was nearly extinct. Now there are about 250 in the wild.
Rare twin panda babies welcomed at South Korea amusement park
The twin female panda babies born at EVERLAND and their mother, "are in good health," the park tells CBS News.
One of world's oldest captive giraffes dies in Texas
Twiga was a Masai giraffe, an endangered species whose population has declined by more than half in recent decades.
Helping endangered sea turtles, by air
Due to changing ocean temperatures, hundreds of sea turtles have been washing up almost dead onto New England beaches. Because local aquariums don't have room to nurse them all back to health, the volunteer pilots of Turtles Fly Too have come to the rescue.
Rare twin cotton-top tamarin monkeys born at Disney World
The "tiny-but-mighty" monkeys will only grow to be the size of a squirrel, but will play "a big role in the continuation of one of the most endangered primate species."
U.N. adopts first-ever treaty to govern the lawless high seas
The high seas treaty, once ratified by individual nations, will govern the use of international waters in a bid to protect ecosystems and head off disputes.
"Ultra rare" pod of endangered sperm whales spotted in California
"This is something that might happen once a year if you are lucky," the marine tour company that saw the sperm whale trio said.
House panel releases more records from Jeffrey Epstein's estate
The new records include a birthday letter to Epstein allegedly written by President Trump, which he has denied writing.
Exclusive
NIH whistleblower details clash over vaccines with Trump officials
A former NIH official says she was removed after clashes over vaccines, accusing RFK Jr. and his deputies of posing "a substantial and specific danger to public health and safety."
Supreme Court allows sweeping immigration stops in Los Angeles area
The Supreme Court froze a lower court order that prevented immigration authorities from stopping people without reasonable suspicion that they are in the U.S. unlawfully.
Florida's decision to end vaccine rules wasn't based on data, state surgeon general says
Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo said his department did not do any data analysis on how a change in vaccine rules could affect outbreaks of diseases like measles, polio or whooping cough.
Several severe injuries in crash of softball team school bus in Oklahoma
A school bus carrying an Oklahoma City-area softball team crashed Monday evening, leaving several people severely injured, officials said.
500-pound World War II bomb found in Slovakia's capital
An oil refinery located in the area was a target of the Allied bombardment during the war.
Economists expect a major downward jobs revision from BLS today
Economists expect the Bureau of Labor Statistics to revise its jobs data downward for the year ended in March 2025. Here's why.
Fatal stabbing of Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte raises questions about public safety
Police say 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska was killed on a Charlotte light rail train on Aug. 22 in an apparently random attack by a man with a long record of criminal charges and psychiatric crises.
Nepal's prime minister steps down amid deadly anti-government protests
Protests in Nepal over a since-lifted ban on major social media platforms have left almost 20 people dead and now toppled the country's leader.