Endangered Species

Environmental DNA testing is transforming the field of biology, by making it much easier to detect different species in rivers and streams.

Rodrigue Katembo has saved critically endangered wildlife in the DRC's Virunga National Park, including mountain gorillas, elephants and hippos.

Earth Day is April 22. Celebrate a success story and learn about the reintroduction of the oryx to the wild.

Two litters of cheetah cubs were born during a single week at the Smithsonian Institution’s research facility.

Demand for elephant ivory in China has dropped sharply as that country plans to end the legal trade in ivory later this year.

You think you can't save endangered wildlife? Think again. Here are 10 ways you can help.

The women of South Africa's Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit have reduced rhino poaching in their reserve and are protecting other irreplaceable wildlife.

The world’s oldest known breeding bird just became a mother again. Wisdom, a Laysan albatross, successfully hatched a chick at a wildlife refuge.

Tune in on March 2 at 11 a.m. EST/16:00 UTC for a live-streamed interactive video webchat on efforts to end wildlife trafficking.