Pittsburgh Zoo welcomes endangered baby pygmy hippo
The 1-year-old hippo is "trying out everything, every which way" as he makes himself at home at the zoo.
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Multiple rare sightings of wolverine in California confirmed
In the last century, only two wolverines were spotted in California.
South Dakota zoo welcomes litter of "critically endangered" red wolves
A litter of six red wolf pups, a highly endangered species of which there are only about two dozen in the wild, was born at the Great Plains Zoo in South Dakota on Thursday.
Birth of world's rarest fruit bat on camera
The birth of the world's rarest fruit bat, a critically endangered Livingstone's fruit bat, was captured on camera at the U.K.'s Jersey Zoo. It was the first time the zoo was able to capture such a moment from the species, which is estimated to have only 1,300 animals remaining in the wild.
Birth of world's rarest fruit bat caught on camera
There are fewer than an estimated 1,300 members of the "incredibly rare" Livingstone's fruit bat remaining in the wild.
380 species were just discovered – and many face extinction, report warns
A new report from the World Wildlife Fund identifies hundreds of new species across southeast Asia's Greater Mekong region, but many of those species are already considered endangered.
Shooting kangaroos urged by some Australians as animal boom looms
Rainy conditions contribute to a population boom for the animals, but when food runs out and drought hits, one ecologist says kangaroos end up "lying on the road starving while their joeys are trying to feed."
Conservationist seeks billionaire to buy world's biggest rhino farm
John Hume is hoping to find "a billionaire that would rather save the population of rhinos from extinction than own a superyacht."
De-extinction: Bringing animal species back from the brink
The Frozen Zoo in San Diego is at the forefront of resurrecting DNA to restore animal species in danger of disappearing forever, while Colossal Biosciences in Dallas is exploring methods to clone long-extinct species like the woolly mammoth and dodo bird.
Lion sighted in Chad national park for first time in nearly 20 years
A lion had not been spotted in Sena Oura National Park in nearly two decades, officials said.
New technology tries to protect whales
An estimated 80 endangered whales are killed by ship strikes every year off the United States' West Coast. A program called Whale Safe hopes to dramatically reduce that number. Ben Tracy reports.
Photo of rare fish that walks on its "hands" wins contest
The spotted handfish, an odd-looking fish that appears to walk on hand-like fins, was photographed by Nicholas Remy in Tasmania last year.
Giraffe at New York zoo dies after neck gets stuck in gate
The 6-year-old giraffe was a member of an endangered species, known for his "curiosity," and the father of a baby giraffe less than a year old.
Dallas Zoo offers $10,000 reward after vulture's death, other suspicious incidents
Officials believe the endangered bird died after suffering an intentional, fatal wound.
Newborn right whale calf found dead under North Carolina pier
The whale was last seen alive swimming alone off North Carolina's coast without its mother.
40-foot endangered sperm whale washes ashore in Oregon
The whale was found dead and covered in gashes on Saturday. A necropsy later revealed that the animal was fatally struck by a ship, officials said.
Young whale of endangered species "likely to die" after entanglement
The entanglement has left the young whale with "numerous wounds across her body and whale lice on her head," NOAA said.
How enjoying breakfast with a giraffe could help save the species
Africa's Nubian giraffes are "under threat from all corners," but at one "mind blowing" hotel in Kenya, you can help turn the tables.
Deaths of 3 endangered dolphins raise alarm
Conservationists say the population of freshwater Irrawaddy dolphins has seriously declined in recent years.
2,500 endangered seals found dead along Russian coast
The Caspian seal population has declined by more than 90% since the beginning of the 20th century, according to a group that researches the mammal.
U.S. bat species devastated by fungus now listed as endangered
"White-nose syndrome is decimating cave-dwelling bat species like the northern long-eared bat at unprecedented rates," said Martha Williams, director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Whole Foods pulls Maine lobster from stores to protect whales
Retail giant "decided to follow the recommendations of misguided environmental groups," charged governor of Maine.
Students work to preserve monarch butterflies
After years of declining populations, the monarch butterfly was recently declared endangered. CBS News correspondent Debra Alfarone meets the next generation of activists working to keep the insect population alive.
Students plant gardens for monarch butterflies
The monarch butterfly has recently been declared an endangered species. In Maryland, a group of students are working to plant gardens that will aid the local population. Debra Alfarone has more.
Endangered wolf prized for genetic value found dead in New Mexico
"Anyone who kills a collared wolf is either an inept coyote hunter or a sick human being," said one wildlife advocate.
Israel attacks Hamas leaders in Doha, drawing condemnation from Qatar
U.S. ally Qatar condemns Israel for strikes targeting Hamas leaders in its capital city Doha, calling them "a blatant violation of all international laws and norms."
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Live Updates: RFK Jr. releases report on children's health
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is releasing the "Make Our Children Healthy Again" report, which is expected to cover topics close to his MAGA agenda.
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Border official who oversaw L.A. immigration raids arrives in Chicago
Border Patrol official Gregory Bovino, who led controversial immigration enforcement raids in southern California this summer, has arrived in Chicago.
Venezuelan leader declares early Christmas as standoff with U.S. escalates
As he sends more troops to Venezuela's borders amid a standoff with Trump, President Nicolas Maduro says he's also rescheduling Christmas, to defend "the right to happiness."
Nation's Report Card shows declining scores for 8th and 12th graders
Students across the country are increasingly struggling to meet proficiency standards in science, math and reading, newly released data shows.
"Brutally savage" Russian strike kills over 20 in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy posted amateur video showing the aftermath of a Russian strike on a Ukrainian town.
An invasive tick has been spotted in a new location. Here's what to know.
The Asian longhorned tick, which has been spotted in over 20 states, was first identified in the U.S. in New Jersey eight years ago.
Over 600 people arrested in operations targeting Sinaloa drug cartel, DEA says
The Drug Enforcement Administration said its efforts resulted in more than 600 arrests in operations targeting the Sinaloa drug cartel, which has been labeled a terrorist group.
The U.S. has lost thousands of manufacturing jobs this year, analysis finds
Uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other Trump administration economic policies are deterring manufacturers from hiring, according to the Center for American Progress.