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Understanding elephants improves conservation efforts
U.S. researchers are learning more about how elephants think and behave to help improve the chances of survival for these majestic animals.
These sea turtles face peril
Learn about the greatest threats to sea turtles, and how conservationists are working to ensure a future for these prehistoric creatures.
The United States also has rainforests
From Puerto Rico to Alaska, there are a number of rainforests located within the United States. Learn more about them here.
U.S. protects endangered species [photo gallery]
Since passing the Endangered Species Act in 1973, the United States has helped save nearly extinct creatures. Meet six of them here.
Helping African partners protect wildlife [infographic]
The U.S. is helping African partners protect wildlife. Learn how these efforts are reducing trafficking and preserving endangered species.
Scientists find mysterious whale is a species all its own
U.S. scientists have determined that a critically endangered whale is actually a new species. Learn more about the discovery of Rice's whale.
Stopping criminals who traffic wildlife
Pangolins and rhinos are two of the most trafficked animals in Africa to satisfy intense demand from China. See what America's doing to thwart it.
Saving Madagascar’s endangered tortoises during a pandemic
The U.S. government is helping a nonprofit group return Madagascar's endangered tortoises to the wild after the COVID-19 pandemic cost the group funding.
The U.S. protects wetlands large and small
Coastal and land-bound wetlands cover 5.5 percent of the United States. Learn more about how the U.S. federal and state governments protect them.