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.
Wildlife trafficking endangers human and animal communities [video]
Global wildlife trafficking hurts animals, people and the environment. The U.S. government is working to stop this illegal business.
China’s international building projects threaten biodiversity
The People's Republic of China’s One Belt, One Road initiative is destroying habitats and threatening endangered species, according to conservationists.
China’s development projects export environmental devastation
China's "One Belt, One Road" initiative is rife with corrupt construction projects that harm the environment in countries around the world.
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.
For Earth Day 2020, download this free poster
Earth Day, first marked in the United States in 1970, has grown into a worldwide commemoration in its 50th year. Download our Earth Day poster.